DJEMBE/DUNUN LEARNING PATHS AND EXERCISES
DJEMBE/DUNUN LEARNING PATHS AND EXERCISES
DJEMBE LEARNING PATHS
BINARY
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This series of exercises is recommended for beginner percussionists. Some exercises focus on sound production, hand coordination, rhythmic placements, or all three at once. By following our progression, you will soon be able to play all the main accompaniments of traditional Malinke rhythms.
42 VIDEOS
TERNARY
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This package of 38 videos guides you through a series of progressive exercises designed to help you understand and become comfortable with ternary rhythms. You’ll acquire the essential rhythmic foundations crucial for Malinke djembe playing.
Additionally, you’ll quickly master various djembe accompaniments, which are fundamental to traditional ternary rhythms.
LEVEL: BEGINNER .
38 VIDEOS
DUNUN LEARNING PATHS
BINARY
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In this series of 13 levels, you will learn everything you need to feel comfortable with binary rhythms. The skills you’ll acquire will build a rock-solid foundation and train your ears.
By practicing the rhythmic figures which are considered the alphabet of dunun playing, you’ll easily understand West African percussion.
And best of all, you’ll learn how to play 13 traditional rhythms on the dununs in no time!
121 VIDEOS
13 RHYTHMS
TERNARY
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In the first years of practicing, many ternary rhythmic placements can be challenging. Throughout this series of 9 levels, we will progressively go through all the possibilities to unlock the difficulties and ensure you quickly feel comfortable in any ternary rhythm!
Wether you are a beginner, an intermediate struggling to hear the correct pulsation in a lot of rhythms, or an advanced player, this series will help you understand and master Malinke ternary rhythms!
LEVEL: BEGINNER TO ADVANCED.
113 VIDEOS
13 RHYTHMS
This series is designed to help you master the essence of the main Malinke rhythms. Whether you’re a novice or looking to refine your skills, these solos will guide you through the fundamentals, ensuring a rewarding and enjoyable learning experience.
DENABENDUNUN
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MAMAYA
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N’DONASSO
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SOKO
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SOLI (A)
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SOLIBA
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WALA WALA
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SOLO DJEMBE EXERCISES
DENMUSONI KELEN
4 VIDEOS + 2 SOLOS
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DYA (E)
8 VIDEOS + 4 SOLOS
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DYAGBA (A)
9 VIDEOS + 4 SOLOS
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KANKANBA
4 VIDEOS + 1 SOLO
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KAWA (HAMANAH)
6 VIDEOS + 2 SOLOS
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KONOWULEN
5 VIDEOS + 2 SOLOS
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N'DONASSO
10 VIDEOS
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NKOKE
12 VIDEOS
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SOKO
12 VIDEOS
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SOLI (A)
16 VIDEOS
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Pictures courtesy of Djembe Awa