Blog

Go through summaries of the most relatable djembe topics. From how to do basic strokes and djembe technique to different tricks to use with your djembe playing.

The content of the blog posts are from the Djembe Master YouTube channel.

Solo Part with the Djembe Drum

Solo Part with the Djembe Drum

I just opened that video and played the solo for you—here’s exactly how I do it, bar by bar, so you can copy it tonight when you learn djembe. Tempo:...

Solo Part with the Djembe Drum

I just opened that video and played the solo for you—here’s exactly how I do it, bar by bar, so you can copy it tonight when you learn djembe. Tempo:...

Down-Up Djembe Technique

Down-Up Djembe Technique

I just dove deep into the down-up technique—my essential move for doubling your strokes in one fluid motion, making every jam smoother and faster. Here's the core: Down: Hand drops...

Down-Up Djembe Technique

I just dove deep into the down-up technique—my essential move for doubling your strokes in one fluid motion, making every jam smoother and faster. Here's the core: Down: Hand drops...

6 Ways of Becoming Great with the Djembe Drum

6 Ways of Becoming Great with the Djembe Drum

I just shared my top six ways to master djembe from good to great—lessons pulled straight from my journey, no fluff. Play other instruments: Whether it's piano (built my finger...

6 Ways of Becoming Great with the Djembe Drum

I just shared my top six ways to master djembe from good to great—lessons pulled straight from my journey, no fluff. Play other instruments: Whether it's piano (built my finger...

Using a Wristband with the Djembe Drum

Using a Wristband with the Djembe Drum

I just showed you why and how I slap on a wristband for djembe—simple trick, massive vibe shift. Why? It softens the bass stroke, warms it up, makes it organic...

Using a Wristband with the Djembe Drum

I just showed you why and how I slap on a wristband for djembe—simple trick, massive vibe shift. Why? It softens the bass stroke, warms it up, makes it organic...

Importance of Triplets with Djembe

Importance of Triplets with Djembe

I just wrapped up why triplets are one of the most crucial exercises in drumming—especially on djembe—for building flow, speed, and that rolling feel. We started basic: A triplet means...

Importance of Triplets with Djembe

I just wrapped up why triplets are one of the most crucial exercises in drumming—especially on djembe—for building flow, speed, and that rolling feel. We started basic: A triplet means...

Flam Stroke with the Djembe Drum

Flam Stroke with the Djembe Drum

I just gave you a quick rundown on the flam stroke—that killer technique where a slap and bass hit almost together, with the slap leading just a hair ahead for...

Flam Stroke with the Djembe Drum

I just gave you a quick rundown on the flam stroke—that killer technique where a slap and bass hit almost together, with the slap leading just a hair ahead for...