X8 Drums Online Djembe Lessons: How to Hit the Djembe
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Learn proper technique for hitting the djembe! In this digital djembe lesson, Michael Pluznick will teach you how to play the 3 basic sounds of the djembe; open tone, slap and bass.
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http://www.x8drums.com/Djembe-Lesson-How-to-Hit-the-Djembe-p/vid-002.htm
Features:
- Start with Triangle - The triangle hand position will set your posture and prepare you for hitting the drum
- Learn to play tone, bass and slap in the proper position on the drum head.
- Understand how to make contact with the drum.
- Learn to play an Open Tone
- Bounce (Rebound) and follow through for tone and bass
- Making the Slap (or Pop) sound. This portion includes information on the difference between a Mail Slap and a Guinea Slap.
- Using the Whip Technique for establishing slaps
- Cupped Slap has a drier sound
- Making the Bass Note
Exercises for improving the your tone, slap and bass technique
To Download The Full Lesson, Click Here:
http://www.x8drums.com/Djembe-Lesson-How-to-Hit-the-Djembe-p/vid-002.htm
This video was made using the new MP Eco Pro djembe. Available exclusively through X8Drums.com.
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by Michael Pluznick
Internationally-recognized musical djembe drummer and percussionist, Michael Pluznick has introduced his new Signature Eco-Pro Djembe Drums and Instructional DVD for Djembe Players now available at X8Drums.com.
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