Kuku djembe solo tech part one with click track by Michael Pluznick

[michaelpluznick]

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[niconico87us]

There are so many different ways to hit the drum. whatever works for YOU is the best way! I like how he has different ways he hits the drums as well!

[michaelpluznick]

I agree, thanks! 

[lingnoi24]

I noticed that too. In his instructional videos when he is playing by himself there is a more cupped slap and when he is performing there is more of a closer in djembe slap. I saw the "cup" technique in Mali as well.

[michaelpluznick]

that's what I'm saying... :)

[michaelpluznick]

Yes and yes. You are very observant! I am also conga player . However, having said that...in Mali I was also shown the hand technique for making a drier djembe slap. I do this in videos when I am teaching so that it is easier to distinguish the slap from the tone. I find that with high pitched drums, it is harder for students to decipher..so I use this. You'll notice in the ensemble shots I am not using the "cupped" hand.

[Nebrox]

Is your cupped hand slap a technique used in Mali or do you play a lot of congas?

Thanks for posting, I really enjoy your regular drumming videos :)