How to Play Djembe (Book/CD set)

About this book

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 youll 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 youll 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 youll have plenty of time to play along. And when John solos during the final three minutes of each track youll feel the thrill of playing your part along with an ensemble and lead drummer.