| History of the Djembe - Eric Charry | History of the Djembe
An unedited
expanded version of the article published in Percussive
Notes, vol. 34, no. 2, April 1996, pages 66-72. Portions reprinted by
permission of the Percussive Arts Society.
A his...
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| Djembe Skin | Djembe Skin
Djembes are
traditionally fitted with the skin
of a goat. There are a number of options and factors to be considered when
purchasing a skin for your djembe.
Size.
The
majority o...
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| Servicing a Djembe | Servicing a djembe
Djembe Maintenance
Just as
your car requires a service to mend any faults or to prevent faults occurring, a
djembe will require periodic maintenance to ensure that it stays in good playin...
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| Shaping a Djembe Bearing Edge | Shaping a djembe bearing edge
Shaping a Djembe Bearing Edge
The bearing edge is one of
the most critical factors in determining the sound that comes from a djembe, it
is also one of the most vulnerable areas.
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| The Maghreb | Maghreb
Pete Lockett looks
at the Rhythms of the Maghreb and how to clap properly
Most people have quite a vague idea of the specifics
of African drumming. If you were ask...
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