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.
Playing Reggae with the Djembe Drum
I just handed you my absolute favorite reggae groove on djembe—eight strokes, zero fluff, pure island pocket. Break it down with me: Finger-tip (right) Thumb (right) Muted slap (left) Finger-tip...
Playing Reggae with the Djembe Drum
I just handed you my absolute favorite reggae groove on djembe—eight strokes, zero fluff, pure island pocket. Break it down with me: Finger-tip (right) Thumb (right) Muted slap (left) Finger-tip...
Playing to Songs with the Djembe Drum
I just showed you exactly what I do when I grab my djembe and someone starts strumming a guitar (or any instrument) at a jam. First song: I stick to...
Playing to Songs with the Djembe Drum
I just showed you exactly what I do when I grab my djembe and someone starts strumming a guitar (or any instrument) at a jam. First song: I stick to...
How to Buy the Right Djembe
After years of testing every djembe I could get my hands on, I’ve boiled it down to three make-or-break choices when you buy one: Style — Go traditional African (real...
How to Buy the Right Djembe
After years of testing every djembe I could get my hands on, I’ve boiled it down to three make-or-break choices when you buy one: Style — Go traditional African (real...
Biggest Mistake to Avoid with the Djembe Drum
After being a modern-style djembe teacher for years, I’ve seen one mistake wreck more players than anything else: lifting your hands way up in the air. It burns energy fast,...
Biggest Mistake to Avoid with the Djembe Drum
After being a modern-style djembe teacher for years, I’ve seen one mistake wreck more players than anything else: lifting your hands way up in the air. It burns energy fast,...
3 Most Important Beats with Djembe
After more than ten years of playing, teaching, and jamming with all kinds of artists, I can tell you this: if you only learn to play djembe with three beats,...
3 Most Important Beats with Djembe
After more than ten years of playing, teaching, and jamming with all kinds of artists, I can tell you this: if you only learn to play djembe with three beats,...
Using Fingers with the Djembe Drum: Triplets
I just shared my sneaky triplet techniques using fingers on the djembe—layers of patterns that unlock fast fills and wild variations in your beats. We started simple: Left hand thumb...
Using Fingers with the Djembe Drum: Triplets
I just shared my sneaky triplet techniques using fingers on the djembe—layers of patterns that unlock fast fills and wild variations in your beats. We started simple: Left hand thumb...