Getting Started on Djembe will teach you everything you need to know to enter the exciting and popular world of hand drumming. Guided by expert instructer and professional musician Michael Wimberly, this DVD provides a step-by-step method for the beginner.
In a short time, you will be playing a variety of actual traditional rhythms on your djembe.
Michael Wimberly covers a wide range of topics including the parts of the djembe, its history, basic playing techniques, explanation of traditional rhythms, application to modern musical styles and more.
All topics are covered with clear demonstrations and an additional chapter is dedicated to each of the 6 traditional rhythms that you will learn to play on the djembe.
The popularity of the djembe has grown exponentially in recent years and its easy to see why – playing the djembe is thereputic, its fun, exciting, musical and relaxing and connects the player with a musical tradition as old as human civilisation itself. The social benefits cannot be overstated as like minded players come together in community drum circles.
Getting started on Djembe is the perfect guide to show you how to create music on your own terms and in your own time.
This DVD will get beginning djembe players up and running with everything you need to know quickly, while still providing accurate and educationally correct information about the traditions and techniques of the djembe. It contains a brief historical overview, an introduction to basic use of the instrument, a complete approach to basic sound production techniques, and a complete series of traditional and contemporary rhythms that can be learned at your own pace. Each rhythm is clearly demonstrated. Host Michael Wimberly is not only a world-traveling performer, but also a highly experienced educator, and his explanations are clear, concise, and fun.
• Tutor: Michael Wimberly
• Publisher: Hudson Music
• Media: DVD
• Duration: 1HR 12Mins
• Case Dimensions: L7.5 x W5.25 x H0.573″
• Shipping Weight: 0.09kg
• UPC Code: 884088668563
• ISBN: 147681211X
• EAN: 9781476812113
• Hudson Product Code: HDDVDDJ21
