How To Play The Djembe: For Beginners (Udemy.com)
Have fun learning to play this West African hand drum. Improve your confidence, and expression on the Djembe!
Created by: Larry Crowe
Last updated October 2014
What you will learn
- By the end of this course you will have a basic understanding of how to play the Djembe. You will have a solid understanding of the three basic sounds of this hand drum and how to play some basic rhythms and patterns.
- Improve you self confidence, and learn to express yourself on this amazing hand drum!
How it compares
Against the other 270 rated Udemy courses in Music on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 61% of them
- Reviews274#109 of 271 by number of reviews
- Length1.1 hoursshorter than 92% of them
- Last updatedOctober 2014earlier than 98% of them
Course Description
Each video lecture will provide students with clear and easy to follow instructions. The learning process is gradual and each lesson builds upon the other. This course also includes an easy to read pdf of the exercises and patterns featured throughout the video in music notation form.
Hand drumming is an easy and fun form of personal expression. Students will gain self confidence, improve concentration and relieve stress by taking this course! Who this course is for:
If you've ever wanted to play a hand drum or if you just want to brush up on your basic technique on the Djembe, this is the course for you.
If you are an advanced Djembe player this course may not be challenging enough for you.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
274 Reviews
Larry Crowe
Larry Crowe was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has been playing the drums since the age of thirteen. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music from York University, Toronto, Canada. In 1983 he received a grant from the Canada Council to study at the Banff School of Fine Arts. Larry has performed in Canada, the United States, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, and throughout Asia. He has performed and recorded in many musical settings and with various artists like Grammy Award winner Patti Austin (R&B/Jazz),Grammy Nominated Ron Korb (World Music),Juno Award winner Robert Michaels (Latin Jazz), Jim McCarty (Yardbirds, Renaissance), Jesse Gress (Todd Rundgren, Tony Levin Band), John Hawken (Renaissance, The Strawbs) and Hilario Duran(Latin Jazz). He has also performed with musical theatre shows like "On The Eighth Day" and "Menopause Out Loud". As a composer and songwriter, Larry has produced and written music for singers and bands in the popular music field. As well as, instrumental pieces for media, advertising and children's music. As an educator, Larry has been teaching drums for over twentyyears in the Toronto area and is the author of the drum set method books Masterful Drumming Volume 1 and 2. He also maintains a busy schedule performing, teaching andconductingworkshops and clinics.
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Reviews
By Samuel Johnson on 12/6/2020
amazing basics
By Roberto Quintarelli on 11/27/2020
it helped me be patient to understand the importance of the sound and techniques of the djembe and not just making noise. It gave me a direction to gain confidence knowing what I'm doing. Thank you very much.
By Kailash Biyani on 9/17/2020
great
By Vishal Maanas on 8/27/2020
It an amazing lecture for a Dejembe it is the one which i have expected and i watch it again when i have some doughts . Thank You
By Ajai Narendran on 7/23/2020
yes
By Petar on 6/26/2020
everything is nicely explained
By Rafiq Diab on 6/11/2020
A very well organized course for a beginner, the teacher is amazing,
By Hans Pereira on 5/24/2020
Hasta ahora, esta siendo de gran ayuda, con explicaciones muy claras.
By Ingrid Ulloa on 5/12/2020
The class was very informative and fun.
By Tania Busby on 4/1/2020
Good but abit easy
By Veronika Tsekich on 3/2/2020
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By Fauzi on 2/11/2020
easy to follow clear sounds engaging teacher
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Overall Score : 94 / 100





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