X8 Drums Blog
Dear Santa, I Want a Djembe: The Hand Percussion Shopping Countdown Begins
The second week of November has been designated, “Dear Santa
Letter Week,” by the people who plan our calendars and remind us that the
holiday season is happening right now… as if the holiday decorations in stores
after Labor Day weren’t enough of a clue. There is a bright side to this week
of gluttony, though; even if you’re not a Christmas person, this is a really
good time to get your priorities straight and demand what you want out of life –
especially the drums and hand percussion ins
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20th Nov 2021
Djembe Rhythm Library and Lessons
We're here to support players of all experience levels with the resources needed to advance their skills and keep up with the maintenance of their drums! We offer a plethora of Djembe Lessons, Re-heading/Tuning how-tos, Rhythm Libraries, and Play-Along tracks to guide you through practices and gain new techniques!Follow our links below and get started playing! Be sure to hit that 'Like and Subscribe'!Djembe Rhythm Library:
https://www.x8drums.com/.../djembe-rhythm-samples-and...Djembe Buying G
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20th Nov 2021
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 when you’re trying to buy one. To ensure you have the best experience when shopping for your new kalimba at X8 Drums, we thought we’d talk a bit about why a kalimba is not an mbira.The kalimba looks pretty similar to an mbira, and both instruments consist of a wooden soundboard with steel keys that pl
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20th Nov 2021
"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 connection to this instrument.
Video Highlights:
The didgeridoo is a wind instrument that comes from the northern territory of Australia. It is a powerful tool, an invitation to learn your instinctive language. The language of energy.
What do I mean by that? When you see trees dance to the wind
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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 traditional rope tuned djembe or a mechanically tuned version.
“Traditional” Djembe (JEM-bay)
The “traditional” djembe has a roped tuning system and a leather head and a wooden body. The head (the membrane that’s played) is made of goat skin as it has been for hundreds of years. A system of roped twis
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9th Sep 2019