How to Play the Djembe : Jim Donovan's Rhythmic Foundation

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Beginner Djembe Lesson.
A detailed, step by step lesson on how to play the Djembe drum. Includes basic tones, positions, how to sit and more.

Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. Donovan studied and played African rhythms with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia and Etse Nyadedzor. He also studied African Music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana.

Donovan's music has been featured in major motion films such as Ice Age, Twister, Mathilda as well as on various network television shows such as American Idol, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Party of Five, and the PBS "Web of Life" documentary.

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[jmdbird]

Hope you're feeling better!

[bellybabe1]

thanks i'm just learning djembe and i caught the nerve in my thumb the other day and now i'm wearing a splint as the doctor says i need to rest it , but boy does it hurt.

[jmdbird]

Hope you're feeling better!

[DFunk216]

This is a wonderful lesson, and by far the #1 thing he says is take your jewelery off first. As crazy as it sounds, sometimes you can forget. He knows whats hes talking about.

[SmokieMac]

Lots of beginners Djembe videos on YouTube. Yours is the first I've seen with someone who actually knows how to teach. Great job!

[islandmamma]

hey thats good advice I was holding my breath!

[trancebynature2]

very helpfull tips

[harrydfrisch]

Root, DUDE!! I recorded at Mr Smalls a long time ago...

[willtopper]

I have gone to 5 of his workshops... GREAT TEACHER!!!!!! He makes it make sense. He makes it build on itself. He works on relaxing and breathing with you. an Incredible experience as much fun as education. And he is a really a nice guy. If you get a change to go GO TO ONE OF HIS WORKSHOPS

[FortissimoMusic]

me pops just got one! there awesome!

[Nigriff]

You are a true gift Jim !

[Izzy94bg]

djembe!

[sheliaann1969]

Thank you fo rthis, it is indeed helpful adn appreciated.

[XXmikeypaulXX]

this guy is so good on explaining things that i got my new djembe with me practicing

[XXmikeypaulXX]

this is excellent! the lesson is easy to follow which is good for me because my head isnt on straight sometimes if u get my meaning. im getting my djembe today or tomorrow and have been looking up lessons and i think this is the best.