Djembe

Midfour · #1 11-05-2010, 02:59 PM

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!

hrodbert696 · #2 11-05-2010, 03:41 PM

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.

Midfour · #3 11-05-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hrodbert696

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).

hrodbert696 · #4 11-06-2010, 06:11 AM

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.

Midfour · #5 11-07-2010, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by hrodbert696

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.

Midfour · #6 11-08-2010, 01:06 PM

One more question-- what's the best djembe for metal?