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.
Two Djembe Bass Strokes in One Motion
I just showed you my trick for landing two bass strokes in one smooth motion—a game-changer for flowing through fast grooves without extra effort. Here's the breakdown: The motion: Swing...
Two Djembe Bass Strokes in One Motion
I just showed you my trick for landing two bass strokes in one smooth motion—a game-changer for flowing through fast grooves without extra effort. Here's the breakdown: The motion: Swing...
How to Begin Playing the Djembe - 5 Critical Steps
I just walked you through the five critical steps to kick off your djembe journey right—straight from my years of playing and teaching. Source your djembe: Hit a local music...
How to Begin Playing the Djembe - 5 Critical Steps
I just walked you through the five critical steps to kick off your djembe journey right—straight from my years of playing and teaching. Source your djembe: Hit a local music...
Paradiddle with the Djembe Drum
I just gave you a quick dive into the paradiddle—that killer drumming essential: right-left-right-right, then left-right-left-left. Eight strokes total, blending singles ("para") with doubles ("diddle") for that balanced flow. We...
Paradiddle with the Djembe Drum
I just gave you a quick dive into the paradiddle—that killer drumming essential: right-left-right-right, then left-right-left-left. Eight strokes total, blending singles ("para") with doubles ("diddle") for that balanced flow. We...
The Most Important Djembe Fill
I just dropped the truth on the most important djembe fill—and it's not some flashy roll or triplet storm. It's silence. The pause. Never underestimate that empty space; it transforms...
The Most Important Djembe Fill
I just dropped the truth on the most important djembe fill—and it's not some flashy roll or triplet storm. It's silence. The pause. Never underestimate that empty space; it transforms...
Playing the Reggaeton Beat with the Djembe Drum
I just took you through the reggaeton beat on djembe—straight from sunny Tenerife, where African drum lessons fit like a glove. We started simple: four main strokes—bass (right) and loud...
Playing the Reggaeton Beat with the Djembe Drum
I just took you through the reggaeton beat on djembe—straight from sunny Tenerife, where African drum lessons fit like a glove. We started simple: four main strokes—bass (right) and loud...
5 Steps to Playing Djembe Fast
I just broke down the five key steps I've honed over years to crank up your djembe speed without sacrificing control or tone. Single strokes: Drill 'em quiet, loud, crescendo...
5 Steps to Playing Djembe Fast
I just broke down the five key steps I've honed over years to crank up your djembe speed without sacrificing control or tone. Single strokes: Drill 'em quiet, loud, crescendo...