Course Description
Djembe Lessons Online - course description
Hi there!
Thank you for popping by and checking out this course.
It is my desire to reach and serve millions of people worldwide with this - and I'm just getting started.
I could easily have titled this description in the usual cliché wording such as "learn how to play the djembe in 10 easy lessons" and similar phrases, but I would not be serving you well. This course does way more than just teach you about djembe and how to play it.
Besides covering the basics of position and posture, tones, first patterns and grooves, and so on, in this course, I take you on a journey to discover your own sound on the djembe, offer suggestions for healthy practice and more.
I decided to go for more than a mere physical approach to the playing of this special drum. Even at such an early stage, I believe I should offer you a direct approach with your instrument that does more than just get you started or get you playing - it gets you instantly placed in the right direction and on the right path towards further solid advancement in the playing of your drum.
The approach verges on a spiritual experience and, in some ways, it may be said that I include a somewhat meditative and respectful manner in my delivery.
And, for those who don't have a djembe as yet, fear not: even other items can serve to get you started ! :-))
I have humble beginnings, when I started playing percussion in the backside of a stringless guitar, and, tapping in a way that seemed to be skilful and artistic, I was encouraged to get my first percussion instrument: a pair of Bongos!
So, even if you have a similar chalice-looking drum (e.g. Tarbouka) or another single-head drum, or even a bucket-turned-upside-down (or perhaps these water dispenser bottles!) you can get started right away and get going with your rhythm-playing and kick off your journey into the wonderful world of music and percussion!
Rhythmically yours,
Norman Cristina