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Become a better djembe or dundun player!
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Learn Djembe Online is a study resource for West African djembe drumming created by Australian djembe teacher Tara Tucker. It was produced in India in collaboration with Taal Inc (Pune).
LDO consists of video tutorials for 18 West African rhythms suitable for beginner and intermediate players. Australian djembe teacher Tara Tucker presents 2 accompaniments for each rhythm in a very clear, logical and thorough, manner. In addition to detailed rhythm instruction, cultural information is provided so that you know where each rhythm comes from and why it is traditionally played. Also included is a video that demonstrates the 3 dunun (bass drum) parts.
Each rhythm package includes a full ensemble video that shows the 5 accompaniment parts (3 dununs & 2 djembes) coming in one by one. You can print out the easy-to-read rhythm notations and use them as a reference. Don't worry if you're not familiar with djembe notation because there's a video explaining how to read them. And to help you master the 3 sounds of the djembe, we have also included a video that shows you basic djembe technique.
Practice the rhythms at a speed that suits your level of expertise by playing along with the downloadable audio tracks. There are separate tracks for each of the djembe parts and for the dunun ensemble. Each is provided at 3 or 4 different speeds, ranging from 75 to 135 beats per minute.
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Tara demonstrates some solo phrases for the rhythm Kuku de Maoka
6/8 Djembe Language #5
6 more phrases of ternary 'djembe language'. You may recognise the accompaniment from the rhythm Soko
Soli Solo Chain #1
Here's a sequence or what i call a 'solo chain' of four solo phrases for the rhythm Soli, played over a standard 6/8 Soli accompaniment. Enjoy!
Bilakorofoli sangban demo
Bilakorofoli is from the same rhythm family as Soko. Here's the sangban part
How do I save a video to my iPad or iPhone?
🤓 If you already have LDO files on yiur computer, the easiest way to get the files onto an iOS device, without buying again, is by syncing with itunes:
Soli Lent cultural info and ensemble demo
4/4 'slow' Soli demo with the duns and djembe accomps coming in one by one. Soli rhythms traditionally accompany the rituals of initiation and circumcision of the Malinke people.
My Downloads
GREAT NEWS for people who like to have their instructional material on them whenever, wherever: All of Learn Djembe Online's video content is now compatible with iOS devices using the free My Download manager app:- https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/my-downloads/id1006901005?mt=8
Tara demonstrates Solo Chain #3 (6 phrases) for the rhythm Kuku.
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Tiriba solo phrases
Some phrases that I learnt for the Landouma rhythm Tiriba
Guinea Fare - 3 djembe accompaniments
GUINEA FARE djembe accompaniments x 3 Enjoy!
Kuku Solo Chain #2
10 more KUKU SOLO phrases for you! This is the second of 3 Kuku SOLO CHAINS demonstrated by Tara Tucker with accompaniment by Aaron Reedy
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