Djembe Rhythm Samples and Exercises
X8 Drums has an ongoing production of free djembe lessons and instructional videos as a complimentary resource for all hand percussionists.
Use the djembe rhythm video and audio tracks below to practice your hand drumming skills before your next performance. All djembe music samples are free, courtesy of X8 Drums.
After test driving our free videos and lessons, check out our advanced pay-per-download lessons for Djembe, Cajon, Congas and Bongos.
Djembe Rhythm Library
4. Sokou
5. Sorsornet
6. Naningo
7. Drum Call
8. Sinte
9. Fanga
10. How to Play DunDun Parts on the Djembe
11: Diansa Rhythm Solo Part on Djembe
12: Djembe Lesson: Tone, Slap, Bass & Touch
13: Six Stroke Roll
Djembe Buying Guide
2. Djembe Wood Source & Lathing [Video]
3. Djembe Shell Carving & Painting [Video]
5. Which Size Djembe is Right for Me? [Video]
6. Key Tuned vs. Rope Tuned Djembe
7. Djembe Drum: Wood vs. Synthetic
8. How to Tune a Djembe [Video]
10. A Note About African Djembes
11. Djembe Rhythm Exercises [Video]
12. Djembe Rope. Why Quality Matters.
13. Taking Care of your Djembe
15. How to Play the Djembe [Video]
16. Play the Djembe is Easy for All!
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