Djembe Rhythms

This site offers tools and insights to help you learn, understand, and play traditional West African drum beats, especially the djembe (jembe) and dunun (dundun) rhythms of Guinea. I share with you what I have learned in over 20 years of study with master drummers and from performance in many drum circles, jams, bands and dance troupes. Whether you are a beginner or experienced hand drummer, you will find resources here to advance your practice to the next level. Enjoy!   

– Nowick Gray

Roots Jam 4 – World Beats – Rhythms Wild!

Drum Lessons, Classes & Tips Introduction for beginners Guide to written notation Free video lessons for beginners How to tighten your djembe Tips on djembe soloing Classes, workshops, tutorials Study in Guinea, West Africa About Nowick Gray … full lesson index

Hand Drum Rhythm Books Sample excerpts, contents and rhythm index Roots Jam 1: Collected Rhythms for Hand Drums and Percussion Roots Jam 2: West African and Afro-Latin Drum Rhythms Roots Jam 3: Arrangements for West African Drum & Dance Roots Jam 4: World Beats – Rhythms Wild!  Order Roots Jam rhythm books Testimonials … full books index

“The Djembe will make you suffer, but it can show you the way to obtain knowledge of nature…

“You have to always play the Djembe to get a new spirit.” – Alpha Oulare

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