2nd Oct 2019
What to Expect at a Drum Circle
You’re heading to your first drum circle, excited that you’ve finally found your “tribe” of people and a place to express your creativity and spirituality through the magic of drumming. It is a…
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24th Jun 2019
Why a Kalimba is Not an Mbira
“Kalimba” and “mbira” are often used interchangeably to describe a kalimba or an mbira. It can be pretty confusing when learning about either of these African instruments and even more confusing wh…
Published by Kaitlin Meilert
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23rd Jun 2019
How a Djembe is Made: Wood Source & Lathing (Part 1 of 2)
Do you play the djembe? If you don't, you will want to! Having and playing an authentic handcrafted djembe, or introducing one to your own collection, is great fun! At X8 Drums and Percussio…
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23rd Jun 2019
How to Tune Your Djembe
Due to the delicate nature of the materials used in a Djembe, it is normal for the drum to need periodic maintenance and tuning in order to produce its best sound and keep the drum in top for…
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23rd Jun 2019
A Note About African Djembes
Like the trees in a forest or the individual crafting a djembe by hand, traditional djembe drums are beautiful in the imperfections they hold. Understanding the history and culture of the djembe…