Go Back   TalkBass Forums > Bass Guitar Forums > Bass Guitar Forums > Miscellaneous [BG]
Register Rules/FAQ/CUP Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Miscellaneous [BG] Music-related discussion, not specific to the bass or any other forum


Supporting Membership
Thank You

Latest Supporting Member
Donate to Upgrade Today

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 11-05-2010, 02:59 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Djembe

Sign in to disble this ad
I recently bought a small djembe (real small--approx. 4-inch diameter, 8-in. tall), and don't know anything about it beyond the Wikipedia article. Any recommended listening, playing tips, or links to playing tips? As I said, I know nothing about this.

Thanks!
__________________
Devious, but well-intentioned.
  #2  
Old 11-05-2010, 03:41 PM
hrodbert696's Avatar
Gettin' medieval on yo' bass...
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: new hampshire
Supporting Member
What did you get it for? For a band or just to bang on at home? If you're just playing it for fun at home... off you go.

We picked one up (specifically, my wife did, but I steal it on a routine basis) after we discovered a drum circle that a campus ministry center at our college ran. They shut it down after they found anthrax on one of the center's drums, but it was a blast while it lasted and we learned a lot.

I know there's at least one instructional DVD out there if you really want something to walk you through technique.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by audiomitch View Post
Trust me, I'm an anonymous source on the internet.
Washburn Club #12, Yamaha Club #286/BB Club #5, NH bassists club #1.
  #3  
Old 11-05-2010, 04:30 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Quote:
Originally Posted by hrodbert696 View Post
What did you get it for? For a band or just to bang on at home? If you're just playing it for fun at home... off you go.

We picked one up (specifically, my wife did, but I steal it on a routine basis) after we discovered a drum circle that a campus ministry center at our college ran. They shut it down after they found anthrax on one of the center's drums, but it was a blast while it lasted and we learned a lot.

I know there's at least one instructional DVD out there if you really want something to walk you through technique.
I got it just to bang on at home, but I am interested in actually learning to play it (at a basic level, at least).
__________________
Devious, but well-intentioned.
  #4  
Old 11-06-2010, 06:11 AM
hrodbert696's Avatar
Gettin' medieval on yo' bass...
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: new hampshire
Supporting Member
Well a quick google search (maybe you've already done one) turned this up fast: http://www.larryswanson.com/personal...mbe-technique/ There are youtube vids too.

But I would totally recommend the drum circle thing if you can find one in your area.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by audiomitch View Post
Trust me, I'm an anonymous source on the internet.
Washburn Club #12, Yamaha Club #286/BB Club #5, NH bassists club #1.
  #5  
Old 11-07-2010, 05:57 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Quote:
Originally Posted by hrodbert696 View Post
Well a quick google search (maybe you've already done one) turned this up fast: http://www.larryswanson.com/personal...mbe-technique/ There are youtube vids too.

But I would totally recommend the drum circle thing if you can find one in your area.
Thanks, I'll check that out. Turns out there are plenty of djembe instructional sites floating around the web.
__________________
Devious, but well-intentioned.
  #6  
Old 11-08-2010, 01:06 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
One more question-- what's the best djembe for metal?
__________________
Devious, but well-intentioned.
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Follow TalkBass on Twitter   Visit TalkBass on Facebook  

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:47 AM.




Copyright 2011 Talk Music Group Inc. All rights reserved.
Play guitar? Visit our new sister site TalkGuitar.com [beta]
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.12
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.