Learn two of the Djembe patterns (rhythms) for Yankadi, a popular rhythm and dance for West Africa. Find more at / kalani . Join world drum club to get more lessons.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful instrument and what it can do. Always drawn to the beats and I didn’t know where it originated . I’m still not sure actually because its found in ancient Africa as well as North America. All I know is I grabbed a cake pan and discovered I’m a natural at it..
Kalani, Great Videos here! I have an “opinion” question about slaps. Sometimes I use a conga slap instead of the traditional djembe slap. It has at least in my experience a much sharper effect. Do you feel I should stick to djembe slaps?
Love this lesson n rhythm! Is there a particular reason you’re playing bass w ur left hand during second rhythm? In the first rhythm you start w right. I was thinking from other vids that you are right-handed(?) Just wondering if there’s a particular reason for switching the starting hand. Thank you so much for sharing these!
Late to the party on this, but it is because he is playing the bass tone with his left hand before the one. His left hand hits on the and of four from the previous bar and then his right hand slaps on the one to continue the rhythm. No idea if you're still interested, but hope this helps if you are 🙏
Try playing |tsstss|tsstss|tsss-s|s-bttt| at first, then replace every "t" in |tsstss| with double strokes by inserting an additional tone inbetween "t" and "s".
Sir My name is Arun Balaji contacting you from Chennai Tamilnadu India Iam a percussionist and i want to learn Djembe Can you suggest me the right place to buy the instrument
Try to get a West African-made drum, from Guinea, Mali, or Ivory Coast. I'm not sure who is selling drums in India. If you can't find anyone there, email me through my website, kalanimusic.com.
Balaji PS Hello Mr.Arun Balaji, myself Yudi, I have been manufacturing and selling Djembes in India. I'm based in Delhi. You can call me on 9920867374. Thank you.
There are some additional accompaniments that are not demonstrated here I suggest that you do some more research and update this video to avoid confusion. With all due respect these traditional African rhythms have been preserved and passed down for centuries its important not to distort them especially if you decide to teach.
mouaih pas terrible.. toi même n'a pas l'air au point avec ta technique de frappes, tes roulements sont très moyens (ceux de la fin sonnent particulièrement mauvais)... et sur Yankadi, même pour débuter, y'a bien mieux à travailler..(signé : un joueur qui a appris à jouer le djembé et le dunun kassunké en cours et dans des mariages à Bamako et à la recherche de phrases potentiellement intéressantes sur RU-vid). Y'a une bien meilleure vidéo d'initiation à Yankadi par Raphael Hofmann, un belge, qui à largement le niveau d'un maître djembefola.
