Jembe/Djembe Stuff
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What is a Jembe ?
Jembe is a type of hand drum originating from the empire of Mali, which was founded by the Malinke (or Manding) people around the 13th century. It was situated in parts of the present-day countries Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gambia and Senegal.
So you want to know more about djemb�, Huh?
For a more indepth history see A Guide to the Jembe.
Why?
Besides the obvious (it sounds good), theres the
Rhythm and Healing factor
What does a Jembe sound like?
Get some mp3's here, here, and here
Play one online :) (flash)
Things an Owner needs to know
Buying a jembe:
@ Yankadi
@ House of Musical Traditions
Practical tips for buying a hand drum
How to tune a jembe:
@ Yankadi
@ Liewil's Djembe Pages
@ Bongo Central
Pulling Diamonds Flip Book
How to Skin a jembe:
@ Liewil's Djembe Pages
@ Djembe Boom Boom
@ Skin to Skin
@ Aegis Thunderheads
Rhythms/How to play:
Animated Tutorials @ Uniting Rhythms
Animated Tutorials @ Pracque Attacque (select Ritmes)
Beginners Path @ DJEMBE-L FAQ
Warmups @ DJEMBE-L FAQ
@ Yankadi
@ Djembe Boom Boom (get PercussionStudio)
DJEMBE-L FAQ
Djembet.net
