The GOOD thing that can be said about the pandemic is that my drumming (djembe and congas) has improved markedly....what with so much more time to practice and advance my skills. Much thanks to World Drum Club with so many inspiring challenges and a chance to play with other drummers (instead of alone). Also, it is motivating to listen to and try so many styles and rhythms from around the world.
Me too, Beverly. Thanks to having so much time due to lock-down, my bongo, conga, guiro skills have improved exponentially. After watching this tutorial, I'ma gonna rock Djembe for a bit.
Hi my name is Eman Waylee. I am an African drummer living in the United States. I started playing Drums since 1998. I would like to be part of this team and share my talents with the word.
I don’t really agree with “never sticking to the djembe”, I personally use a sticky-ish tone and base to help the slap stand out more. However my methods are not traditional, I believe in using multiple methods for each tone so you can have more options. My slaps: 1. Three finger tips on the edge. 2. Hitting with spread fingers at an angle. 3. Hitting so my index finger tip just slams the drum head. 4. Thumb slap. My tone is just three finger, boring but functional. Base, you can ether hit it in the middle with your fingertips like Kalani (sorry I’m spelling that wrong) does it, or you can do the “middle of the drum” palm method. I find they produce different effects, so I use different ones depending on my intention with the music. Don’t get bogged down in only one way of doing things, you’ll have less fun. And as far as I’m concerned fun is the express reason I play, that and borderline music therapy. On saturdays if there’s something happening in town I like to go up and play at markets. My djembe is a 100$ meinel with a wood body, rope tuning, and calfskin head. It goes with me to pride events, or just when I wanna go out and play random strangers.
Wow, Randy Gloss and now Taylor! Some heavy people are coming on this channel ("heavy" as in slang, I'm not making any statements about weight or mass!)
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The GOOD thing that can be said about the pandemic is that my drumming (djembe and congas) has improved markedly....what with so much more time to practice and advance my skills. Much thanks to World Drum Club with so many inspiring challenges and a chance to play with other drummers (instead of alone). Also, it is motivating to listen to and try so many styles and rhythms from around the world.
Beverly Nelson Thank you Beverly
Me too, Beverly.
Thanks to having so much time due to lock-down, my bongo, conga, guiro skills have improved exponentially. After watching this tutorial, I'ma gonna rock Djembe for a bit.
Nice djembe drumming & great tips as well!
I could play drums with this guy all day long. He's got skills and seems like cool cat
Nice teaching Taylor! Great teaching and a great guy.
Thanks!
Awesome job Taylor!! I definitely will use those exercises to improve my technique.
Great lesson.
The best so far. Thank You Kalani and Taylor
Super - thank you very much!
Super teacher right there!
Amazing!!!
Thank you so much!
You are awesome!
Happy to help!
Excellent instruction!
Fantastic lesson, great warmup to go through everyday before playing, or accompanying
Great foundational lesson
A really great teacher to start ! Good job
Very good Teaching method. I am an Instructor!
Keren bro kreatif juga videonya
Salam sukses selalu ditunggu ide" video selanjutnyaaa
Love this lesson! Very helpful and good ideas!
v. good teacher
Good thanks
Hi my name is Eman Waylee. I am an African drummer living in the United States. I started playing Drums since 1998. I would like to be part of this team and share my talents with the word.
Thanks🎉
I don’t really agree with “never sticking to the djembe”, I personally use a sticky-ish tone and base to help the slap stand out more.
However my methods are not traditional, I believe in using multiple methods for each tone so you can have more options.
My slaps:
1. Three finger tips on the edge.
2. Hitting with spread fingers at an angle.
3. Hitting so my index finger tip just slams the drum head.
4. Thumb slap.
My tone is just three finger, boring but functional.
Base, you can ether hit it in the middle with your fingertips like Kalani (sorry I’m spelling that wrong) does it, or you can do the “middle of the drum” palm method. I find they produce different effects, so I use different ones depending on my intention with the music.
Don’t get bogged down in only one way of doing things, you’ll have less fun. And as far as I’m concerned fun is the express reason I play, that and borderline music therapy.
On saturdays if there’s something happening in town I like to go up and play at markets. My djembe is a 100$ meinel with a wood body, rope tuning, and calfskin head. It goes with me to pride events, or just when I wanna go out and play random strangers.
Wow, Randy Gloss and now Taylor! Some heavy people are coming on this channel ("heavy" as in slang, I'm not making any statements about weight or mass!)
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Beginner djembe rhythms
I only play on a djembe .
I play how I feel .
You should work your tonics.
Go deeper in the skean bro.
you stole that. stay away from circles. teef you rass
???
Annoying as hell
Like your life must be.
Stop talking just play