Basic Djembe Explanation and Techniques for Beginners

[@mwarsell]

This is the ONLY video on youtube telling exactly how to do these three strokes. Out of hundreds.

[@hilaryalexis6191]

Agreed!!!

[@morhythm]

Thank you!!! Glad you found it helpful!!😊

[@AlanTauber-DrumConnection]

Great to watch my friend Monette teaching so much about the basics. I would add one thing... you can't learn this all in one viewing. Doesn't matter how long you've been playing 10-20 years, it takes watching this over and over again WITH your djembe with you. Play with other drummers and study the Djembe! Go!...

[@Charlie-e9k]

Thank you Monette for a very clear instructions. I just took Djembe class today, the instructor told me the tone technique is having the hand level flat while the slap technique is bending hand up like airplane leaving the ground. Your technique is different.I didn’t buy a drum yet, I need to practice to find out. At least I could learn how to distinguish the 3 sounds from your video. Thank you very much.

[@AlanTauber-DrumConnection]

I would check those instructions from the instructor.

[@manosthaiger4475]

To practice U will need drum ;)

[@fretfrontier]

Love how you break it all down. Excellent instruction. Thank you.

[@Joshua-n8p]

Great demonstration of the fundamentals of djembe drumming! It's really helpful for beginnners like me.

[@seeresskel]

That warm up was awesome

[@mrjrsjr]

Best instruction I have ever seen in Djembe!

[@morhythm]

Love it!!! Thank you!!!

[@amarsodnompil7136]

This is very helpful for me I was playing for 5 years now but I still find it helpful.

[@AlexaOetting]

Thank you! Great !!!!

[@michaelantony107]

Top-class tutorial. Everything clearly explained. Wow!

[@morhythm]

Thank you!!!

[@shineforth1]

Incredible that I found this after so much searching. SO HELPFUL!!!! Thank you!

[@morhythm]

Sorry it took you so long to find! I don’t know how to make it pop up quicker in searches, my title might be too long? But anyway, happy it helps you!!😊

[@woodenrootslimited]

Excellent explanation and demonstration of the core fundamentals of djembe drumming! Thank you Monette 😃

[@ewoutvan-manen3583]

So helpful. Thank you. I love your joyful smile 🙂

[@ewoutvan-manen3583]

Did I see you at Snape/Wooden Roots experience?

[@jazzylady2147]

I just started my class and you were very helpful love this weeeepa

[@trabzor]

Great video thanks a lot :)

[@tinabambina369]

Greetings from Germany ❤ thank you so much!

[@paulbell1433]

Thank you,,,Ive found rythem first time..good teaching.

[@morhythm]

You’re welcome!!! 😊

[@lyndyhopper]

thank you so much for this video. relaxed fingers for the slaps have helped me

[@RuthandNaomiWomack]

I love the way you teach

[@morhythm]

Thank you!!!! I have full classes available now when you join my page, check out the Membership levels!!! 🙏❤️

[@nightcrocgreen1918]

Thank you! This is the most comprehensive beginner start to the Djembe for me ever. 🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@morhythm]

Thank you so much!!! I’m happy to hear this!!!

[@joychristie]

Thank you very much for this very important teachings on the basis understanding and playing

[@Feralfrenzy28]

this is really awesome! I just picked up a djembe yesterday, after wanting to learn for a long time. Super new to any percussion instrument. Your explanations and instruction are really great! I was able to follow along and understand easily without much frustration. Thank you for this video!

[@sivaperumal7911]

Cleanly explained

[@cathyhawkins6327]

Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@graemesacks]

Beautiful, clear explanation! Thank you

[@lisaspera8590]

you are awesome, thank you... keep doing what you're doning

[@eviedora4217]

Great instruction for a beginner..me! Thank you I had challenges with doing the tone and slap

[@mattsmith1809]

By far and away the best beginners video for Djembe that I have found!! Thank you so much 🤩

[@morhythm]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your comment!!

[@milliehumphries3916]

Love all your videos! You, Mamady and your daughter have been my teachers and inspiration. I m just a beginner. Thanks for sharing your amazing technique, knowledge and enthusiasm ! 💖💖💖

[@olegbastler400]

Превосходный урок, спасибо, разыгрался на славу!!!❤

[@morhythm]

Thank you!

[@jaywatson-sb4jh]

Còol

[@MarcusDrabon]

Many thanks - it was very helpful:)

[@AlanTauber-DrumConnection]

Thanks!

[@morhythm]

Wow!!! Thank you so much Alan!!! 🤗🙏❤️

[@AlanTauber-DrumConnection]

@@morhythm ✨Nice, really nicely said and explained. It can all be explained so many ways, as you know. The proof... is in the playing :) Much love, Alan

[@gessival1976]

Super didático!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@natnightwalker2]

Where are more of your videos? That channel is confusing. Where is your channel with just you? Your video was very helpful and I'd like to see more.

[@morhythm]

Hi @natnightwalker2, you can join my channel for lots more instructional videos. Click on the link in the above video’s description and you’ll see the link to join as a Member. There are different levels you can join, each level has a different amount of classes you can access. These are monthly paid subscriptions for my classes. You can also join my live class on Zoom on Mondays 5-6pm PST.

[@gmee123]

I have a 14" remo djembe and it's VERY hard to reproduce the sounds you are getting on your drum and that's so frustrating :(

[@morhythm]

It does take a lot of practice and repetition. Having a teacher who can oversee your technique is beneficial as well. Apart from that, make sure your Remo drum is tuned up (not too low of a pitch). And if there are still too many overtones, I have seen some people apply electrical tape along the rim of the drum skin to reduce those.

[@amarsodnompil7136]

He was an idol for me too

[@goshikashivakrishna7918]

Very nice

[@manosthaiger4475]

Thanks

[@Memory-br1oh]

Wow love this ❤

[@MrDumile]

Thank you..❤

[@Thuyvu-yu8rz]

thanks alot💕

[@elena86514]

Thank you...ich lerne es gerade 😁

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifica.👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@terrinelson1700]

Hope more to come

[@pushkadog]

Wonderfull guide Monette 🙂 Its great to see something that goes into more detail on here... I will be sharing this with some friends that are new to Djembe fer sure! Thank you ✨

[@morhythm]

Thank you very much @pushkadog!!! 🙏🤗

[@allahwak745]

i love you monette thx for this video ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@drumsonfire1]

Hello Monette! Always love seeing your beautiful face online and in person! Will share with my students. Missed you in Atlanta! Hurt shoulder. See you next time!!!! XXOO

[@morhythm]

Hi Ronnie!!! We had a great time in Atlanta, wish you could have been there! Get the shoulder healed up for next year!!! We’ll be back!!!

[@keithmiddleton6907]

SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@lunaticatiga]

What did u do this class and then no more? Greets.

[@morhythm]

If you would like to have access to my classes you can join by paying a monthly membership to my page and be able to view lots of other classes.

[@2krandolph]

So happy to see women on the drums.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

8:51 basic exercises

[@shumbum57]

Diggin your hair colour in this video 😊

[@mrjrsjr]

What is your reason for using a waiste strap while sitting?

[@morhythm]

It stabilizes the djembe at the angle and distance from my body that I like without having to strain my legs.

[@beckyjohnson9000]

Can you tell me where you got your waist strap,@@morhythm?

[@morhythm]

@@beckyjohnson9000 Madter Drummer Bolokada Conde makes them!! I have a few in stock if you would like to buy one! Please send me an email or DM on FB or IG!

[@amarsodnompil7136]

And I love mamady keita❤️

[@tracyturner8774]

Drills start at 11:45

[@morhythm]

There is another video with just the drills: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIe4hqFvrdytjLssi=yKiZ1j0gmfr8G8IB

[@biggerduke]

kewl!

[@amarsodnompil7136]

My name is Amar I’m autistic and I love drumming I love drum kit and purcussion like congas bongos and djembe and frame drum and darbuka.

[@morhythm]

Nice to meet you Amar!! Happy you are enjoying my video! There are many more lessons available with the monthly memberships!

[@amarsodnompil7136]

I’m very sad to hear that mamady keita passed away he was an idol to even me.❤️I loved watching his videos of him playing and I wish I could’ve met him and had a picture with him.

[@amarsodnompil7136]

It’s very nice to meet you to

[@amarsodnompil7136]

I saw videos of you soloing on djembe it’s sooo cool!

[@DirtyMotoX]

I bought my first djembe at 36 yrs of age week ago, wish me luck 😅

[@morhythm]

You’re still young!! I have new students starting in their 70’s!!! You’re going to love it!

[@ahbalone]

Monette, you are the bomb!😍😇

[@khadimrassoul2890]

A quand notre duo🙏💪

[@arjunrajasekar7144]

Monette Marino ¡

[@prosafetytrainings2013]

I'm sorry but you explain way to much. Easy to get lost with your talking. Trying using less words and more movement please.

[@morhythm]

Okay, thanks for your feedback.