Michael Pluznick » African drum lesson

“how to play djembe” Djembe class: Guinee Drum Class in Bangkok: Kuku SLOW!

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:28:36 +0000

In this “how to play djembe” class MIchael Pluznick shows djembe and dunun drum techniques and styles. The name of this piece is “kuku” from Guinea (guinee) West Africa. Class was filmed in Bangkok, Thailand at rumpuree dance and drum school in Amarin Plaza. Michael Pluznick has been studying, performing and recording for over 30 years and performed with master drummer Bolokada Conde (les Percussions Du Guinea).

getting the most out of your drum class

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:06:53 +0000

Drum class on Hawaii wirh master Pedro De Jesus

Many of us take drum class after drum class which is great for imersion, for learning by being part of something on a continual basis. But I have noticed that many people will come back to the same class time and time again with out any progression or improvement. Are you getting the most out of your drum class or learning experience? It is [...]

Listening to learn

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:18:23 +0000

Many drummers new to the art of djembe music think that they must play and participate in a drum circle, jam or dance class as a way to learn to drum. Most experienced players will tell you something different. By going to a djembe session or African dance class and sitting on the side watching you can learn much by listening, observing and even taking musical notes! By sitting outside of the music going [...]

Practice in front of a mirror

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:39:21 +0000

By practicing in front of a mirror, you can correct mistakes in posture and form. It also helps you to see where you’re holding tension in your body and you can see if you’re making strange facial expressions (like me – for example in this YouTube video). Also, looking at your image in the mirror stops you from staring down at your hands, which is a common bad habit.