What will you learn in this course?

The fundamentals tones which are used to play rhythms on the djembe and special tones and sound effects used in soloing situation.

Everything is sharply detailed, from how to handle your djembe, to elbow, wrist, hand, fingers and fingerprints usage.

Available subtitles for this course are : English, French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Intro

  • 2

    Basic

  • 3

    Intermediate

    • fingers

    • second slap

    • flam

    • Intermediate sounds in context

    • Intermediate | Assignment 2
  • 4

    Advanced

    • nailsslap

    • fingerslap

    • palmtip slap

    • extended palmtip slap

    • brushed slap

    • detuned sound

    • second muffled

    • Advanced sounds in context

    • Advanced | Assignment 3
  • 5

    Outro

    • Congratulations & advices
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Reviews

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Sounds and Shapes

Michel Weelen

Great, great job Louis ! It might sound a little awkward for some, but these are the true basics that you will need to get going... Enjoy !

Great, great job Louis ! It might sound a little awkward for some, but these are the true basics that you will need to get going... Enjoy !

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Intro

Christian Daniels

De bons conseils avant de se lancer.

De bons conseils avant de se lancer.

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Introduction

Shan Fay

Thank you! This is perfect for me. I have been practicing djembe between 8 to 12 hours a week for the last 3 years. Making sure my time with my drum really c...

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Thank you! This is perfect for me. I have been practicing djembe between 8 to 12 hours a week for the last 3 years. Making sure my time with my drum really counts is deeply important to me. All advices in this intro are crystal clear, and this, I truly appreciate. Onward with the ‘new’ with pride and patience.

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