- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Dancing Hands Music (February 15, 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0963880144
- ISBN-13: 978-0963880147
This book is a complete, step-by-step, user friendly course on how to
play djembe. Right from the start, in addition to learning how to make
all the basic strokes, you'll be learning interlocking parts for some of
the most popular West African rhythms; Kuku, Djole, Kassa, Madan, Suku,
Sunguru Bani and Thiba. After working through only a few lessons,
you'll be able to put the parts together and start playing these
irresistible rhythms with your friends. The rhythms are written in
simple charts, so no music reading is required. The CD that comes with
the book gives you a chance to hear how each part sounds separately and
how the parts for each rhythm fit together. It was recorded by John
Camara, a master drummer from Bamako, Mali. Each rhythm lasts at least
five minutes, so you'll have plenty of time to play along. And when John
solos during the final three minutes of each track, you'll feel the
thrill of playing your part along with an ensemble and lead drummer.
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