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

[@SmokieMac]

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

[@arebelmel7504]

I have started drumming to help with my anxiety and PTSD. It is so soothing but had trouble finding good teaching videos for complete newbies. You are a great teacher. I found this video so helpful. Thank you so much.

[@annlandau]

I am new to djembe playing...just bought my drum today. I particularly like that he plays the same visual perspective so I can imitate more easily. Other videos I have to remember which hand to use as the instructor faces me. Excellent instruction! I also wasn't breathing when he made that comment :-))

[@IRObot2113]

this is exactly the kind of instruction I am looking for on the internet for the Djembe. Great way to learn necesssary and proper technique.

[@sharonezzy2990]

Hi Jim, just wanted to say "thank you" for your tutorials. I needed to learn an instrument for a course I am doing and found your clips very helpful.

[@islandmamma]

hey thats good advice I was holding my breath!

[@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

[@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.

[@pjshahi8822]

Thanks a thousand for such a detailed and deep insight to the foundations

[@MxSwan]

Just bought a djembe and this video was very encouraging. I will be buying the DVD. Thank you!

[@amyenglehart5284]

this is great !! I have found excellent instruction with this video! thank you

[@uglyhonest1]

Nothing like the basics ... Thanks a Ton !!

[@sgarcata]

great, clear explanations

[@Aquelanter]

Thank you Kenny Powers!

[@LarryCrowe]

Clear and concise instruction! Thanks!

[@selasun4]

Thank you for this well made video. Finally l might be able to play properly! I just do my own thing, love the sound for centering myself or chanting. Now l can learn different techniques. Thank you so much:)

[@jsdevinc]

Hi Jim, Thanks so much for the lesson in proper technique. It really beats learning something improperly and having to start from scratch (not to mention seriously cuts down on the risk of injury)!

[@sarasorge]

That was excellent..thank you!!! I'm getting it.. your a good teacher

[@flashkwf]

i personally love how after he warns us not to hit the edge of the drum on open tones the second thing he does is miss the head completely and hits the rim

[@LeozorDub]

this is gold thank you so much

[@TheOwenmatthess]

very helpfull, thankyou very much

[@jebac69]

Great video, man!

[@_kimiadventures]

Thank u I needed super basic instruction

[@zebrunoeisenberg8465]

Thanks for sharing precious knowledge Brother!!

[@TheEAGLESFREEDOM]

very helpfull. thanks a lot keep up the good work.

[@JavierFernandez01]

They sound awesome.

[@territmoderitmo9190]

thanks for a great tutorial. Helped me a lot to pass knowledge!

[@zsigmondvizi4862]

Thank you so much!!! ☺ It helped a lot!!

[@Lauranyyfan]

Thank you for making it easy to learn the basics. Should you expect your fingers to swell or am I not striking properly? (mainly my Left index finger, middle) Thank you.

[@Fangsinurface]

Great video!

[@axShinsei]

oh so helpful! thank you!

[@thoushallrockhard]

groovy video thanks,very helpful

[@RumTumYummy]

awesome tips

[@AbbyUnEarthedFitness]

Thank you!

[@AnandaZhai]

Your amazing

[@StealthMoustache]

Great stuff thumbs up

[@badgextc]

i definitely learned something.. thank you (beginner)

[@HelenMyers]

Many thanks for this great video!

[@JimDonovanMusic]

Hope you're feeling better!

[@ranilijo4639]

thank you

[@harrydfrisch]

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

[@zgxgxgdtdh]

Love u.. Youre so helpful I got a drum at home so u really helping me.. Thanks! / Nathalie

[@ArtCrisGarcia]

Tengo uno a la venta por la mitad de lo que veo por aqui, asi que es fantastica la informaciòn qie aqui se puede encontrar. Gracias KZbin

[@Izzy94bg]

djembe!

[@PaulSmithYoga]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@antonettamachotka4818]

your video was very informative. thank you I put you in my favorites

[@TheBassHeavy]

I need to get one

[@amordemadre]

I agree whit catmari1963 , great job!

[@stratosphy]

I do forgot to breathe.. :)

[@rmbarata]

Yeah me too but it's true... sometimes i find myself holding my breath when playing !! hehe

[@decosailor]

I WILL ORDER THE FULL DVD. THANKS

[@ShawnBecker1]

Can someone reccomend me a nice djembe that's around 150-250 dollars?

[@JimDonovanMusic]

Hope you're feeling better!