Everyone knows about music. This is what makes people happy, can even change the mood by following the music that exists. Music is theoretically a composed sound in which there is a rhythm, a sound coming from longitudinal waves propagating through a medium. Life feels empty without it. Sometimes many people who do not understand the lyrics but can enjoy it, this is the power of music. The medium is a musical instrument that is played by picking, blowing, swiping, and beating by hand or often called a hand percussion. Hand Percussion is derived from Latin language percussio (hit) and percussus (a noun meaning "blow"). Percussion is a musical instrument that has existed since antiquity. Once upon a time of warfare, the warlords would pile up something, dance and sing as a signal the war begin.Harmony of hand percussion is very beautiful when played. Imagine all tones take us to another world and makes us at peace. . . . . . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #instaart #instatoday #instafan #wambooka #harmony #peace #instapeace

African Drum has been around since the 12th century, used as a communication tool among African tribes. It used to be West African culture as a medium of religious media. The African drummer is only allowed for the nobility. As time passes, everyone can already play the instrument. The diversity of rhythm and sound that it has can make people who have been successful and have many kinds of instruments such as, Djembe, Kpanlogo Drums, African Talking Drums, African Bongos, Darbuka, Ngoma Drums and others. . . . . . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #instaart #instatoday #instafan #wambooka

Djembe Drumming Techniques Starting in a seated position, rest the djembe between your knees. Angle the head away from your body and tilt the drum off the floor. This will allow the sound to escape and means you can position your hands correctly. Holding the drum at this angle also ensures that the djembe is positioned with the natural orientation of your arm. This will allow you to play with ease and more power. To get the correct hand position, form a triangle with your hands and place it on the drum head; make sure that your thumbs rest on the rim. The key here is to maintain this triangular shape whilst you play. Here, are the top 5 notes you need to know: 1. Bass The first drumming technique you need to learn is the bass. It might be the easiest to play, but it is fundamental to djembe-playing; it is the most commonly used note and forms the base of any song or performance. Holding your hand flat with your fingers together; strike the center of the drum with the palm of your hand. As soon as your hand hits the drum head, pull it away immediately. This allows the sound to escape and the technique to be executed correctly. 2. Tone Played with the fingers and not your palm, the tone produces a higher pitched note than the bass. To master this technique, strike the rim of the drum with slightly cupped fingers – remember to keep them firmly together. Each finger should hit the drum at the same tone, with the center joint of your fingers meeting the edge of the drum. Like the bass, you need to pull your hand away immediately after impact to emphasize the crisp sound of the note. 3. Slap The slap is the final ‘beginner’ djembe drumming technique, but it is considered to be the most difficult to play. As you would expect, the slap is played by using a ‘slapping’ motion. You should be careful not to use too much force though. Cup your hand – like your trying to catch a fly on the djembe head – and bring your hand down onto the drum sideways. Keep all your fingers together, and play the slap somewhere in between the center and rim of the drum. This should be a single, swift movement but one that will take a little practice to get completely right. 4. Ping The ping is a slightly more advanced technique, but one that can add great depth to your music. It is similar to the tone but has a higher pitch. This note is played on the very edge of the drum, with the very tips of the fingers. Place your hand so the first joint of your fingers is on the rim; this may mean that only your second and middle finger will hit the drum. Like the tone, strike the drum head so that all your fingers hit the head at the same time. As with all these four notes, pull your hand away after striking the drum. 5. Muffled tone The fifth and final drumming technique is the muffled tone. This variation of the tone is played in exactly the same way with one key difference. Instead of pulling your hand away after hitting the drum, keep it on the drum head. This will muffle the sound, creating his unique effect. So there you have it; 5 djembe drumming techniques you can get practicing today. Once you’ve nailed the individually, work on adding them to a rhythm to create those wonderful pieces djembe drums are famed for. . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #instaart #instatoday #instafan #wambooka #techniques #study

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The cajon box drum is thought to have originated in Peru. In the 16th century, African slaves would make these instruments from old packing crates and use them to replace the native drums of Africa. Also in Cuba cajon drums where made from old drawers and other household box type structures and used to accompany Cuban and Latino Styles of music. The word Cajon actually means box, or drawer in Spanish. And the cajon is found as a major player in Spanish Flamenco music. The cajon, being a very simple instrument and originally made from any old thing which was around, became popular in many forms of music, similar box drums cvan be found in Blues music and many forms of folk music. . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #instaart #instatoday #instafan #wambooka

African drums are so iconic of Africa that an African drummer is almost a stereotype. The fact is that drums have been an intrinsic part of African life for countless generations - to an extent that is probably beyond the grasp of non-Africans. It's generally accepted that Africa is the cradle of humanity, so it's not unreasonable to conclude that music formed a part of the African experience before many, if not all, other civilizations were even born. Music is deeply woven into the fabric of African life, and drums are the primordial musical instruments. Drums play an important role in every aspect of African life, including the physical, emotional and spiritual. African hand drums are played to communicate, celebrate, mourn and inspire. They're played in times of peace and war, planting and harvesting, birth and death. . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #instaart #instatoday #instafan

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Experience true joy celebrating together as we lead you through a series of interactive rhythm and drumming experiences!Djembe Drumming can be one of the most exciting forms of shared energy. The enjoyment and adrenaline rush created by African Djembe Drumming helps to release stress, bolster interpersonal group relationships, facilitate cultural exchange, and keep an ancient art form alive. For centuries drumming has been a major form of communication throughout Africa. Today, this rich African heritage is used around the world as a captivating source for capacity building in a relaxing, fun-filled environment. . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #rainstick

Technicalities of Djembe It is interesting we say hit or strike the drum because another way to look at is “to pull the sound out of the drum”. Because really you are allowing the drum to speak. It does not have to be about striking, hitting and aggressive energy. Of course, this sounds minor, but how you conceive of yourself making sounds is very important. Just like a professional athlete pictures himself making contact with the ball and the ball going over the fence, it is important to see yourself playing with ease and not struggling or tense. We have enough tension in our lives already! Let your hand bounce naturally. The djembe has several ways to make it sound correct, different ways to make the tones full and clear, to muff the sound, to make the bass notes deep and rich and to make various types of slap or “pops”. All of these sounds take years to master. It does not come overnight. And it takes diligent practice over a period of time as well. Finding a teacher to show you how to do it is the best way to learn but if you do not have one many people use videos.

The Cajon originated in Peru and was first mentioned in writing in mid 19th century, but dates two centuries earlier. When slaves, who were from Africa at that time, were forbidden to drum and so were forced to look for alternatives. The first Cajon could have been something as simple as a fruit crate. It was Paco de Lucia, the Spanish flamenco guitarist, who introduced the now developed wooden box, to Europe in the late 1970s. As from the 90s and the big wave of “MTV Unplugged”, Cajons became increasingly popular. The Cajon is a very practical instrument, it’s portable, doesn’t take up much space and is relatively easy to learn, so the barrier to entry is low. You can play seated, and after learning the basic snare (upper edge) and bass sounds (middle), the first simple rhythms are well on their way. Playing with other drummers, together in a group makes the whole experience even more fun. . . . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #line #cover #cajon #handmade #handdrum #handpercussion #africandrum

The coconut shell adds more tone resonance to the Karimba’s already bright tones. This Karimba is able to enhance the happy feeling. Bali Treasures handcrafted this delightful coconut shell Karimba for your pleasure. Every time you explore your skill with the Karimba, you are getting closer to be involved in any hand drums or African drums’ performances. At various tempos, from slow to fast, this special percussion will always be exciting to play with in many Djembe drum circles. . . . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #rainstick #cover #karimba

A rain stick is a rattle made of hollowed plant stalks which, when turned or shaken, produces a pattering sound similar to rain. The sound produced by the instrument has contributed to the common notion that the rain stick has historically been used in rituals to summon rain by indigenous peoples of arid climates. Despite this popular belief, the origin and history of the rain stick remain unclear. . . . #percussion #djembe #music #art #instrument #musical #balitreasures #drumfactory #drum #cover #line #cajon #handdrum #handmade #handmadedrum #africandrum #rainstick #cover