This instructional video, available as an online experience, or as a physical DVD delivered to you, was inspired by Michael Taylor’s experiences, observations and insights as a teacher and student of the West African djembe drum. Develop traditional djembe technique and enhance your overall experience in learning the tradition of the West African djembe drum.
“Everyone is a drummer,” says Taylor, “when we are learning how to drum, we are actually remembering how to drum.”
- Enhance your path to learning the tradition of West African djembe with this ground-breaking instructional video
- Learn traditional technique…speak clearly on the drum
- Interactive ensembles…choose which parts to hear and play
- Infinitely Looping practice rhythms…Beginner through advanced levels
- Ghosting, polyrhythmic and polymetric exercises
- Informative Interviews… focusing on history and technique
Video Chapters (click to view)
- Chapter 01-Main Title (FREE)
- Chapter 02-Introduction (FREE)
- Chapter 03-Technique Introduction
- Chapter 04-Preparation
- Chapter 05-Bass, Tone and Slap
- Chapter 06-Ghosting
- Chapter 07-Ternary Exercises
- Chapter 08-2 Against 3
- Chapter 09-Question and Answer
- Chapter 10-Practice Rhythm Introduction
- Chapter 11-Practice Rhythm: BBTTSS
- Chapter 12-Practice Rhythm: BTTBSS
- Chapter 13-Practice Rhythm: BTTBSS (fast)
- Chapter 14-Practice Rhythm: Intermediate
- Chapter 15-Practice Rhythm: Advanced
- Chapter 16-Ensemble Introduction
- Chapter 17 & 18 – Ensembles
- Chapter 19-Maintenance & Tuning
- Chapter 20-Origin of the Djembe
- Chapter 22-Holy Goat Ensemble Performance
- Chapter 24-To Ghost or Not to Ghost
- Chapter 25-Drum Contraption
- Chapter 26-The Importance of Tradition
- Chapter 27-Drumming as Music
- Chapter 28-Drum & Dance
- Chapter 29-Continuing Education
- Chapter 30-Outtakes