Learn to play the Djembe. This is a great DVD for the beginning Djembe player!
Have FUN learning contemporary and traditional Djembe Rhythms with world-renowned drummer educator Paulo Mattioli. Paulo shares his special gift for empowering others on the drumming path. Paulo makes playing Djembe easy for anyone in this comprehensive Djembe instructional DVD.
You will learn: Essential djembe history, Djembe tuning and techniques; How to play the djembe without hurting your hands; Djembe signals/breaks and communication skills; Djembe rhythms plus – Dunun, Sangban, Kenkeni & Bell Rhythms; Traditional rhythms Kuku, Djaa and Moribayassa; Contemporary world music rhythms from Paulo's CD - FIRE; 26 Rhythm Parts in four polyrhythmic hand drumming arrangements.
Special Features: Djembe drummers Eye View Camera is easy to follow, just watch and play; Play Along and Learn, Anyone can play quickly and easily; Interactive DVD menu lets you learn at your own pace; Learn parts individually, then jam along with a drum circle.
Shot in high definition and formatted for widescreen DVD playback; Recorded in a 24-bit digital studio for maximum CD Quality sound
A PDF file for the free instructional booklet that accompanies this DVD is available for download at Mel Bay - DVD Booklet
