Séga Sidibé is one of the last masters guaranteeing the Malian Djembe traditio...(+)
Séga Sidibé is one of the last masters guaranteeing the Malian Djembe tradition. He reveals here a large number of solo phrases variations rolls chauffes and resolutions for the rhythms Suku Denba foli and Dansa considered by the elders as being founding rhythms. The authors propose a learning method in 6 steps along with many approaches to help you develop your own personal expression beyond simply reciting. In this book you will find scores in both conventional and simplified notations foundation exercises and two CDs containing a recording of all phrases followed by accompaniment bars allowing you to practice them a free solo example for each rhythm and long play-alongtracks at slow medium and fast tempos. Séga Sidibé is one of the last masters guaranteeing the Malian Djembe tradition. He reveals here a large number of solo phrases variations rolls chauffes and resolutions for the rhythms Suku Denba foli and Dansa considered by the elders as being founding rhythms. The authors propose a learning method in 6 steps along with many approaches to help you develop your own personal expression beyond simply reciting. In this book you will find scores in both conventional and simplified notations foundation exercises and two CDs containing a recording of all phrases followed by accompaniment bars allowing you to practice them a free solo example for eachrhythm and long play-along tracks at slow medium and fast tempos.
Playing in 6/8 Time- Let???s face it: playing djembe as it???s traditionally pla...(+)
Playing in 6/8 Time- Let???s face it: playing djembe as it???s traditionally played can be really hard on your hands. The Gentle Djembe for Beginners series is the only set of DVDs for beginning hand drummers - especially adultbeginners - who want to experience the joys of playing djembe while going easy on their hands. It was created by Alan Dworsky the best-selling author of? How to Play Djembe and two-time winner of DRUM Magazine???s readers??? poll for ' Best Percussion Method Book .' Each of the step-by-step lessons on Volume 3 starts like a private lesson and ends with Alan???s entire class playing the rhythm so you also get a sense of what it???s like to play in a group. West African rhythms--including kpegisuand dunumba???are adapted to a Gentle Djembe style so that you can play safely and comfortably no matter what your age. Each lesson also has a matching play-along track and the DVD contains a PDF file with charts of all thepatterns so the the video is a complete learning tool. Shot in gorgeous wide-screen format and endorsed by Arthur Hull as 'the most non-intimidating way for beginning beginners to get started.' In Volume 3 you???ll enter the polyrhythmic world of 6/8 time while still going easy on your hands. You???ll learn patterns adapted from powerful West African rhythms - including kpegisu and dunumba -as well as one of the most popular 6/8 bell patterns. Like the first two Gentle Djembe videos Volume 3 provides clear step-by-step instruction with the feel of private lessons. And in addition to separate play-along tracks this DVD includes a PDF file with charts of all the patterns.
Let's face it: playing djembe as it's traditionally played can be really hard on...(+)
Let's face it: playing djembe as it's traditionally played can be really hard on your hands. This is the only DVD for beginning hand drummers???especially adult beginners???who want to experience the joys of playing djembe while goingeasy on their hands. It was created by Alan Dworsky the best-selling author of 'How to Play Djembe' and two-time winner of DRUM Magazine's readers' poll for 'Best Percussion Method Book.' Each of the seven step-by-step lessons onthe video starts like a private lesson and ends with Alan's entire class playing the rhythm so you also get a sense of what it's like to play in a group.Proper playing technique is covered in depth and African rhythms areadapted to a Gentle Djembe style so that you can play safely and comfortably no matter what your age. And each lesson has a matching play-along track making the DVD a complete learning tool. Shot in gorgeous wide-screen formatand endorsed by Arthur Hull as 'the most non-intimidating way for beginning beginners to get started.'
Like Volume 1 in the Gentle Djembe series Volume 2 gives you the feel of pri...(+)
Like Volume 1 in the Gentle Djembe series Volume 2 gives you the feel of private lessons along with the thrill of playing in a group. In this DVD you'll be getting a whole lot funkier while still going easy on your hands.You'll learn to combine a backbeat groove with a variety of West African rhythmsâ??including Fanga Kassa The Two Before the Pulse and the Son Clave. You'll also learn the touch technique for adding texture and momentum to yourplaying. This unique DVD is for all beginning hand drummersâ??especially adult beginnersâ??who want to experience the joys of playing djembe while going easy on their hands. It was created by Alan Dworsky the best-sellingauthor of 'How to Play Djembe' and two-time winner of DRUM Magazine's readers' poll for 'Best Percussion Method Book.' Each of the seven step-by-step lessons on the video starts like a private lesson and ends with Alan's entireclass playing the rhythm so you also get a sense of what it's like to play in a group. Proper playing technique is covered in depth and each lesson has a matching play-along track making the DVD a complete learning tool.
Essential Tones Rhythms & Grooves-Learn to play the Djembe. This complete metho...(+)
Essential Tones Rhythms & Grooves-Learn to play the Djembe. This complete method by Michael Markus will teach you how to produce a good sound develop a healthy technique and learn the essential concepts sounds and rhythms of West African Djembe drumming. This hands-on workshop includes access to extensive play-along online videos that will help you to practice every technique in the context of a traditional African Djembe ensemble. Beginning Djembe teaches: correct effective Djembe playing technique and posture; how to tune maintain and care for your Djembe; three fundamental sounds of the Djembe: bass slap and tone; exercises and play-along videos to helpyou develop good tone facility and memorize essential rhythms and their variations; historical regional and traditional cultural context of the Djembe; traditional Djembe rhythms from different regions: Sofa Dundungbe Soli Guinea Fare Kuku Mane and Sinte; notated Djembe ensemble parts including for Djembes and Dunduns; techniques for soloing; and more! Video clips are accessed online using the unique code in each book.
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