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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Pluznick djembe

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.

29th Oct 2014