5th Jul 2020
X8 Drums Play-Along Backing Tracks
The new X8 Play-Along Series is being produced for our musician friends wanting a fresh way to work on their technique and ideas. We know that without fresh motivation, it can be hard to keep pract…
X8 Drums Blog
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21st May 2020
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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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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9th Sep 2019
"Didge Man" Omid Aski Laridjani Shares His Story of the Didgeridoo
"Didge Man" Omid Aski Laridjani has spent time with the Yolngu tribe in northern Austraila learning about and experiencing the ancient culture of the didgeridoo. In this video he shares his connect…
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9th Sep 2019
Which Drum should I Choose - Traditional or Synthetic?
With so many beautiful drums to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. In this guide we get you past the first hurdle of djembe buying, which is deciding whether to go with a tradit…
Published by Solomon Masala
