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Your First Djembe Rhythm

The Rhythm Reference Project

This is an amazing audio and notation encyclopedia of every djembe and dun dun part for 50 Rhythms!

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The First Asian Rhythm Facilitators’ Conference (1ARFC) is happening!

The First Asian Rhythm Facilitators' Conference (1ARFC)

This is the first opportunity ever for people who work with rhythm to come together in Asia to network, discuss our knowledge and experience, share our “rhythmical spirit”, and (best of all) have crazy fun together in a tropical setting at one of Malaysia’s best beaches. (Did somebody say “Late night”?) [...]

Going beyond the drum circle; learning to play your drum correctly

drummers of all ages

You have just been to your first drum circle and you are fully charged up and excited to play drums. Or maybe you have been to several drum circles or drumming events. It was fun and exciting to play your drum with other people. You want to do it more and more. So what happens next? Maybe you are having fun playing in your home to a CD, DVD, iTunes or by yourself at the beach. [...]

Dealing with complainers at drum jams

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Before coming to a drum circle, drum lesson or class please leave your personal baggage at home. The music scene or drum jam is not the place to bring your personal issues.  Please resolve your issues or complaints outside and away from the drums or drum scene.

Many beginners unaware of how beginning they are feel it is their unalienable right to discuss their needs or feelings in the middle of a music session [...]

Top 10 do’s and dont’s at a drum circle, drum jam or party

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If you are walking into an unkonwn situation be it a drum circle, drum jam, party or a dance class here are some general guidelines of etiquette to follow. They may seem pretty simple and you may or may not agree with them. But if you follow them you will have a much more harmonius experience then if you don’t, and you will also make it a lot easier on other drummers or players [...]

Epic international drum jam on Khao San Road Bangkok, Thailand

Last night there was an epic drum jam on Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand. There were drummers from all across the globe! We got permission to play right in front of the police station because “King”, the local police chief is a big fan of Eddie Tamba our Liberian master of ceremonies and djembe fola.

Eddie Tamba of Liberia represents on Khao San Road Bangkok, Thailand

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Exotic Waterfall in Thailand and world percussion by Michael P

filmed on Koh Samui Island in Thailand . This is part 2 with music by Michael Pluznick from the CD Rythym Intergration. This tune is called, “Bata Kuku Songo and features a fusion of west african and afro cuban drumming and music styles.

Spectac (big show) in Conakry Guinea

This video features master drummer Jaques, a unique djembe player  performing with his friends and piers in a West African drum and dance extravaganza!