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Djembe

Djembe
Instrument information
NameDjembe
Other namesdjimbe, jenbe, jymbe, jembe,
Classification African Percussion instrument, Heads are goatskin, body of hardwood.
Playing rangeRope tuned, low for ensemble, high for lead.
Related instrumentsAshiko, Goblet drum
MusiciansMamady Keïta, Soungalo Coulibaly, Famoudou Konate

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A djembe (c-eniconˈdʒɛmbeɪ ) also known as jembe, jenbe, djimbe, jymbe, yembe, or jimbay, or sanbanyi in Susu; is a skin-covered drum meant to be played with bare hands.

According to the Bamana people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes directly from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace" and defines the drum's purpose. In the Bambara language, "djé" is the verb for "gather" and "bé" translates as "peace".

It is a member of the membranophone family of musical instruments: a frame or shell (in the djembe's case it is a wood shell) covered by a membrane or drumhead made of rawhide or some other material.

Djembes are commonly about 12" (30 cm) in diameter and 24" (60 cm) in height, varying a few inches. They can also be found in many smaller sizes, from 5" (13 cm) to 18" (46 cm) in diameter.

As a result of the goblet shape, the density of the wood, the internal carvings, and the skin, there is a wide range of tones that can be produced by the djembe. The rounded shape with the extended tube of the djembe body forms a device known in physics as a Helmholtz resonator, giving it its deep bass note. The primary notes are generally referred to as "bass", "tone", and "slap", though a variety of other tones can also be produced by advanced players. The slap has a high and sharp sound, the tone is more round and full, and the bass is low and deep.

Djembe Video

Isaiah Chevrier from www.rootsyrecords.com play solo djembe.
2.48 min. | 4.78 user rating
Isaiah Chevrier introduces - Abdoulaye - his 2 year old little brother. Abdoulaye's main teacher has been his older brother Isaiah. www.rootsyrecords.com You can help support their life here in Africa by purchasing a calender or mouse pad with their photos here: For all of their fans: www.cafepress.com
3.70 min. | 4.61 user rating
Franklin and Tom on guitar and myself on the djembe. Jus jammn with the crowd
4.82 min. | 4.84 user rating
to see more: michaelpluznick.com Dancers (Ami Doumbia left and Malodone right) from the award winning Santogoola community center and local group in the Sabaliboogoo district of Bamako chant traditional songs and perform traditional based dance choreography to the Danza rythym in Bamako Mali while accompanied by Aruna, Brulye, Siaka and Kaliefa, 4 different gerations of Mali drummers. This clip is from an up and comming video. For more information visit: www.michaelpluznick.com www.earthcds.com Music for this and other similar high quality audio recordings I did in Mali are now available for sale: www.earthcds.com Danza, Diansa, Dansa
3.07 min. | 4.84 user rating
Sega Cisse is a 70 year old master djembe player from Mali. Amazing - www.rootsyrecords.com
10.83 min. | 4.69 user rating
Isaiah Chevrier playing solo djembe in Africa. More vids at www.rootsyrecords.com
3.75 min. | 4.70 user rating
Bamako Mali November 2007 Festival Dense Bamako Dance. Djembe druming
2.05 min. | 4.91 user rating
Get the full DVD at www.JimDonovanDrums.com or www.amazon.com See more lessons at www.thejimdonovanblog.blogspot.com Beginner Djembe Lesson. A detailed, step by step lesson on how to play the Djembe drum. Includes basic tones, positions, how to sit and more. Jim Donovan was a founding member and driving force of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root from 1990-2005. Donovan studied and played African rhythms with various master drummers such as Congolese master drummer Elie Kihonia and Etse Nyadedzor. He also studied African Music with noted scholar Kwabena Nketia from Ghana. Donovan's music has been featured in major motion films such as Ice Age, Twister, Mathilda as well as on various network television shows such as American Idol, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Party of Five, and the PBS "Web of Life" documentary.
9.57 min. | 4.69 user rating
www.DjembeDrummingLessons.com Contact Lamin direct on +44 (0)7751 478 520 - he loves to hear from fellow drummers, share advice and connect - even if just to say hello. For DVD's, Workshops, Private or group tuition or Professional Gambian Djembe's at COST PRICE call Lamin or email trebarhythm@yahoo.com www.djembedrumminglessons.com Get your FREE 45 minute lesson NOW from the World's No 1. Djembe Drumming Tuition Site, where you can also Email info@djembedrumminglessons.com Save Time, Money, Effort and Frustration, by having immediate access to the best djembe lessons online, where a teacher who has spent his whole life teaching people of all abilities, shows you STEP BY STEP how to play professional rhythms. This has never been available before. (Please note this video is only a montage of clips and not a lesson itself). Learn How To Play The Djembe like a pro in hours. For the very first time (ever) you can now learn alongside a genuine African Master Drummer, Lamin Jassey. Get Instant downloads of step by step Djembe Rhythm video lessons so that you can watch and learn the Djembe 1) In the privacy of your own space, 2) When You Want 3) By learning at YOUR own pace and speed 4) By replaying the parts YOU need as often as you want 5) Without having to spend time, money and resources commuting to a lesson some place. 6) Alongside a genuine Master Drummer who has a proven track record of a life time's teaching & professional playing experience Best of all, the lessons come <b>...</b>
4.25 min. | 4.77 user rating
DJEMBE Djembe djembe solo
1.37 min. | 3.94 user rating

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