Product Number:
							21373M
							
						
							Format:
							Book + Online Audio/Video
							
						
						Skill Level:
						Beginning
						
						
						Pages:
						32
						
						
							Binding:
							Saddle Stitched
							
						
							Size:
							8.75 x 11.75
							
						
							ISBN:
							0-7866-9227-8
							
						
							ISBN13:
							978-07866-9227-9
							
						
							Series:
							First Lessons
							
						
							Publisher:
							Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
							
						
							Date Published:
							11/19/2015
							
						
					 
				 
				
				
				
					
						First Lessons Djembe provides a fun and easy way to learn to play the Djembe. It was conceived for the beginning Djembe player, yet contains information and reference material that is valuable for players at all levels.
Playing the Djembe is a lifelong journey of self-expression, as well as self-discovery. While the material presented herein may at first glance seem elementary, the value and importance of it in terms of moving forward on the drumming path with the Djembe is truly invaluable. The fundamentals of playing dynamics and tonality are the benchmarks of mastering musicality on the Djembe and worthy of a lifetime of continued practice and refinement. I encourage you to enjoy this journey every step of the way. Includes access to online audio and video.
						
					
				 
				
				
				
					
						
About the Author
Paulo Mattioli: Bio 
Introduction:
What makes First Lessons Djembe Unique? 
What’s Included? 
Video
Book 
Audio 
The Goals of First Lessons-Djembe 
Chapter I: Getting Started
Using the Book and VIDEO 
Practice Sessions 
Suggested Lesson Plan 
Proper Playing Positions 
“The Secret” 
Hand Positions: Bass, Tone Slap, Mute, Dead Slap, Flams 
Chapter II: About The Djembe
Cultural Origins 
The Djembe In Contemporary Music Making 
Chapter III: Drum Tuning
Tensioning the Head 
Humidity Factor
Chapter IV: Key to Notation
Djembe and Dunun Music Notation Key 
Phonetic Notation Key 
Note Values Common or 4/4 Time 
Use of Dotted Notes and Ties to Alter Note Values 
Repeat Signs 
Chapter V: Djembe Playing Exercises:
Bass, Tone, Slap: Video Menu selection: Bass/Tone/Slap 
Exercise 1: Single Bass/Tone/Slap 
Exercise 2: Double Bass/Double Tone 
Exercise 3: Quadruple Tone/Slap/Tone/Bass 
Chapter VI: Traditional Rhythm: Djole
Historical and Cultural Information 
Djole Rhythm Parts and Arrangement:
Video Menu Selection: Rhythms > “Djole” 
Djembe Part 1 
Djembe Part 2 
Dunun and Dunun Bell Rhythms 
Sangban and Sangban Bell Rhythms 
Kenkeni/Bell Rhythms 
Chapter VII: Contemporary Djembe Rhythm Parts for the Song “One Rhythm” VIDEO Menu Selection: Rhythms > “One Rhythm”
Djembe Groove Pattern 1 
Djembe Groove Pattern 2 
Ensemble Play Along: Introduction and Main Groove Pattern Examples 
“One Rhythm”: Lyrics 
Continuing on the Drumming Path
Resources for Further Learning
					    
					 
				 
				
				
				
					
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