Introduction to djembe and dunun rhythm notation
Kuku solos (sample of grid or box notation)
More examples (PDF files; right-click to save to your computer):
Full notation guide for West African drums (djembe and dununs)
Audio samples to use with rhythm notation.
For all of the rhythms in Roots Jam 3: Arrangements for West African Drum and Dance (16 traditional, 27 original), you can assist your learning and practice with MP3 audio files (available here). Roots Jam 2 also has a set of 28 short demo clips to demonstrate selected notation in the book.
Roots Jam 4 comes with an optional mini-LP, Black Moon Bay, based on six original new digital compositions using live drum samples. (Crisp and lifelike, these samples can also be used in your loop mixes or dance sets. See the Elephant Garden compilation, LP-length with the best of Roots Jam 3 and 4 original beats. Save $ with combo bundles).
Here are some sample tracks from Roots Jam 3:
Right-click to download, or left-click to listen with player:
Traditional Arrangements: Kuku | Soli
Original Compositions: Black Rock Dive | Elephant Garden | Trouble
More sample tracks from Roots Jam 3 & 4: Listen to playlist
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for traditional arrangements and original compositions
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