Djembe

Holding & Posture

Seat height, drum angle and free-hanging hands.

Beginner · 10 min

Bass

The deep centre stroke that anchors every rhythm.

Beginner · 12 min

Tone

The open ringing note at the edge of the head.

Beginner · 12 min

Slap

The bright cutting accent — technique over force.

Intermediate · 16 min

Kuku

A celebratory 4/4 rhythm from the forest region.

Intermediate · 16 min

Kassa

The harvest rhythm — driving and hypnotic.

Intermediate · 16 min

Soli

A rhythm of passage, in slow and fast versions.

Intermediate · 18 min

Djansa

A Malinke rhythm with a strong dance signature.

Intermediate · 16 min

Improvisation

Building solos from the rhythm's own language.

Advanced · 20 min

Ensemble Playing

Djembe, dundun, sangban, kenkeni and the dancer.

Advanced · 20 min