How to Play African Drums : Making Bass Sounds on a Djembe Drum

Use a flat palm to make bass sounds on a djembe drum. Learn how to use your hands to create deep bass sounds on a djembe in this free African drum video from a musician.

Expert: Jan Sebon
Contact: www.thegoddessstore.com
Bio: Jan Sebon is a poet, musician, teacher and media personality who continues to define the Haitian experience with a unique voice based on his own life experiences and culture.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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[InnerBeatDrumSchool]

Sir, I don't know who you are or where you came from, but your lessons are FANTASTIC! Very clear, very helpful...God Bless You!  Keep them coming...

[tokoyoe]

Thats not really a thing to "joke" about, cause man, its going to come back on you one day.

[wwwaldo333]

What are the dimensions of that drum?

[gblkpearl]

Awesome instructions!! Love all the drum videos you took the time to post!

[aynjel0via]

So gay people can't play the Djembe? lol

[kathrynhansen100]

wonderful, I just bought a Djembe Drum, thank you. Kathryn

[WatchPlayDownload]

@Bassist10288 Damn right.

[Bassist10288]

@WatchPlayDownload Because they're in for the music, not because they get off being teachers

[caisamadrid]

Very good. I like the teacher

[WatchPlayDownload]

Why is it the black man that only makes the good video in Expert Village?

[Bakztrenkz]

My djembe is very little and i cant do those porweful sounds :(

[mattandhisguitar]

looks fun, my roommate wouldn't think so though...