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Djembe Rhythm Samples and Exercises(Post)

X8 Drums has an ongoing production of free djembe lessons and instructional videos as a complimentary resource for all hand percussionists. Use the djembe rhythm video and audio tracks below ...

I Want to Play a Hand Drum, But, Where do I Start?(Post)

We can see it in your eyes, the way you’ve been looking at those djembes and cajon drums. You may have stumbled upon a hand drum in an online video, or you heard the call of the rhythm at night ...

Top Hand Drumming Myths(Post)

As experts in all things hand drums, we have run across a lot of different views and questions from people who may not truly understand the beauty and tradition behind djembe drums, bongos or other h ...

Kick Up the Bass: Our Kick Pedal Obsession(Post)

Just ask any drummer about the most important sound from a drum set… and, you’ll get a different response each time. But, just because drummers cannot agree on what part of the drum set is the best ...

New Instruments this week at X8 Drums - Oct. 1(Post)

Before we roll out the new releases this week, we want to congratulate the winner of our free djembe contest: WILLIAM S. from El Paso, TX! Enter for your chance to win  here. New R ...

X8 Community Drummer: Joel K.(Post)

I began my journey with hand drumming in 2007. I walked into Guitar Center and saw a Djembe sitting on the staircase and thought it looked so cool. I bought it without knowing how to play i ...

Creativity and Letting Loose with Drums(Post)

Drumming may be one of the greatest ways to relieve stress and anxiety, just in the ability to be “in the moment” while playing along with a favorite song or expressing a personal rhythm. The countle ...

Ashiko Drums(Post)

From the drum circle to the studio, the prevalence of hand drums like the Djembe, bongos or cajon continues to grow and bring a sense of personal connection to music, rhythm and cultures across ...

What's A Drum Circle?(Post)

A drum circle is any group of people typically playing hand drums and percussion in a circle. It is a rhythm-based event where a diverse group of individuals and instruments are gathered for the comm ...

So, You Want to Buy Your Kid a Drum?(Post)

As adults, we want to be sure that our children are given the best tools for success in life. We watch, eagerly (and, maybe cringe a little) as those little minds and bodies develop their own in ...

Drumming and Fitness(Post)

With the New Year in full swing, it’s an opportune time to make changes and focus on healthier living. From better food choices to a new exercise regimen, the sky is the limit when it comes to ...

More than Toe-Tappin: Percussion for the Feet!(Post)

Usually when people think of percussion instruments they think of hand percussion instruments. What people often forget is that there are other ways to make music than just with your hands. I ...

Snow Day Sanity Savers - Online Drumming Lessons!(Post)

Whether you are a student, a graduate, a parent or a person, everyone can appreciate a good snow day. Even in places where snow days don’t happen, the opportunity to throw your hands up in the air (a ...

X8 Drums Website Re-Launches with New Look, Products!(Post)

For fans of hand percussion, X8 Drums has always provided a complete, online multimedia experience to help customers find the best djembe, cajon, bongos and other hand drums on the market today. With ...

Why are There So Many Drums for Sale?(Post)

Buying a drum is an investment in an instrument, as well as in the freedom of self-expression. As with any musical instrument, a drum enlivens and engages the mind and spirit of its player. Because o ...

The Best Places to Play a Hand Drum(Post)

For many drummers, the "need" to drum sneaks up like a ninja in the night. Whether the drummer is a professional, hobbyist or just starting out, the need to express rhythm and music can be ...

Drum Circles: The Rhythm of Peaceful Protesting(Post)

The phrase, “drumming up support,” is reflected in anything from PTA fundraisers to the drum circles that we saw during the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations, and for very good reason. These cir ...

The Holiday Viral Drumming Connection(Post)

It is that special time when we allow ourselves to reconnect with extended family and friends, bringing the end of another year to a close while planning for exceptional adventures in the New Year. P ...

Finding Yourself in a Drum Circle(Post)

There is a creative force that lives within any drummer; one that is pragmatic, yet, defies the rules of structure. This natural inclination for rhythm is alive in our heartbeats and in the cycles of ...

Women, Rhythm and Drumming(Post)

Some believe that there is an instinctive connection between women and rhythm that is both mysterious and tangible. Women have long been part of musical celebrations throughout the world, ...

Have you Thanked a Female Drummer Lately?(Post)

Drums have long been connected with a history or spiritual and religious ceremony. They have also been used by many tribal communities for communication and celebration. However, when people think ab ...

Best Instruments for Drum Circles(Post)

The fun and magic of a drum circle can be seen in the joy on the faces of everyone who attends. These community based drum jams allow each person to feel as a part of the whole experience, while stil ...

Holiday Drum Circles for Family Gatherings(Post)

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, filling homes with great food and drinks, family, friends, and loved ones. It’s a time to celebrate the joys of the year, unwind and look forward ...

All About the Rumba Rhythm(Post)

The Rumba is a combination of cultural influences from both Cuban and African cultures. It is a sensual rhythm that focuses on the intimate relationship between a man and a woman, and can typ ...

10 Reasons to Start a New Year’s Drumming Tradition(Post)

There is never a bad time to start drumming, but as the year winds down and people begin to think of the “fresh start” of the next year, a window of opportunity opens, just waiting to be fil ...

Bringing Clean Water to Africa, One Drum Mob at a Time(Post)

Drumming is an important part of cultures around the world. It is a collective, unifying beat that joins us together as we laugh, play and learn. When it comes to drumming, and the powerful rhythm th ...

Stuffing a Drummer’s Stocking(Post)

When it comes to the holiday season, there is always something special about what goes into those stockings that are hung around the house. For the drummer, percussionist or musician in your life, th ...

Preparing to Drum(Post)

Quite often, the call of the drum has a way of taking over the senses of the drummer. The need to drum on a Djembe or beat the troubles of the day away on a Cajon drum can lead to frantic and ...

What is a Drum Circle?(Post)

In a park, on the beach or within hospitals, schools and libraries, drum circles are becoming a popular way for people to join together through the power of music and rhythm. Drumming and drum ...

Best Instruments for Drum Circles(Post)

The fun and magic of a drum circle can be seen in the joy on the faces of everyone who attends. These community based drum jams allow each person to feel as a part of the whole experience, whil ...

Best Bang for Your Buck: Choosing Your Drum Circle Drum(Post)

You finally took the plunge and hit up a drum circle with a friend… and you were hooked. You were part of the rhythm, the community of drummers, and you were even able to sample a few different ...

Drums and Astrology(Post)

Drums and percussion instruments have distinct personalities, in a sense, which can directly affect the drummer's ability to play within a drum circle, recording studio or on stage. Because of ...

Drums for the Beginner(Post)

If you have a child, know a child, have ever seen a child or even are a child, then you may have heard the pleading for a first drum increase in volume over the past few months. Drums are everywhere ...

Discovering Drum Circle Instruments(Post)

Drum circles are lively and energetic and can be a lot of fun to participate in. There are a variety of instruments that can be played in a drum circle to add to the depth of the performance. These i ...

What to Expect When Buying a Drum(Post)

Learning to play a new instrument is always exciting. When the time comes to buy a new instrument, being sure that the instrument is the best fit is vital to the experience of playing music and adds ...

How Drums Communicate(Post)

Throughout time, drums have been a cherished tool of communication. Whether being used to message members of faraway tribes across the plains of Africa, bestow praise and thanks upon the gods, or com ...

Starting a Drum Circle (Post)

With spring in the air and summer right around the corner, outdoor activities are on the minds of people everywhere. Drum circles are great ways to not only enjoy the weather and soak up some sunligh ...

Drums for Small Places(Post)

Not all of us are fortunate enough to have large homes or ample basement space in which to store our musical instruments. Small living spaces may be more the norm, whether or not that fits into ou ...

X8 Drums Reviews(Page)

I think the merchandise that X8 has is superior to the other sites. They also have a huge array of accessories in addition to a great selection of all types of drums. You could find everything you ne ...

Drumming Education Resources & Articles(Page)

News, Education and All-Around Support of World Music Making Buying Guides | Healing & Therapy with Drums | Community Enjoy our collection of articles and videos related to djembe drumming and ...