X8 Drums has an ongoing production of free djembe lessons and instructional videos as a complimentary resource for all hand percussionists.

Videos include a rope tuning demonstration, how to replace a djembe head, djembe rhythm samples, djembe playing techniques and our special X8 drum circle.
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Let us know if there are any specific djembe videos you'd like to see as part of the djembe video instruction guide. The segment topics above are based on customer requests, so we're definitely listening!

Lesson 1: How to Tune a Djembe
Lesson 2: How to Play Djembe
Lesson 3: Drum Circle Music, Play Along
Lesson 4: Foundation Drum Circle Rhythm
Lesson 5: Lead Line for Drum Circle
Lesson 6: Traditional African Rhythms on Djembe

Now Available: Djembe DVD, Instruction & Rhythms for All Levels

How to Tune a Djembe

Drum Circle Music, Play Along

Play along to find your own rhythm to add to this session or mimic one of the patterns in the circle. Either way, you'll have new grooves to play at your next performance. Djembe Rhythms performed by Raphael Torn.

posted by Kristin @  9:47 AM