REMEMBERING HOW TO DRUM: A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL DJEMBE TECHNIQUE

This instructional DVD is our best recommendation for a beginner-level djembe player. It was inspired by Michael Taylor's experiences, observations and insights as a teacher and student of the West African djembe drum. You will develop traditional djembe technique and enhance your overall experience in learning the tradition of the West African djembe drum. "Everyone is a drummer," says Taylor, "when we are learning how to drum, we are actually remembering how to drum." This djembe DVD is coveredy by our satisfaction guarantee, and features:

• Interactive ensembles that allow you to hear only the drums you want and silence the rest
• Looping practice rhythms for beginner, intermediate, and advanced djembe players
• Basic djembe technique, including bass, tone, and slap - learn by imitation
• Call and response exercises, like in a live djembe class with Taylor
• Ghosting exercises in binary and ternary
• Polyrhythmic and polymetric exercises
• Basic yoga warm-ups especially for djembe drummers
• Informative interviews with Taylor about the history and culture of the djembe

Running time: Approximately 100 minutes, to infinity with looping features