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Best Beginner Djembe 2007-11-12 13:48:00 Recommended Beginner Djembe for AdultsShopping for a djembe drum can seem a bit overwhelming especially if you're new to the market or not sure what questions to ask. As a hand drum store owner and percussion enthusiast I'm frequently asked questions from customers regarding the best djembe to purchase for beginner players. Let's face it; there are many djembe drums in the marketplace all vying ...

Eco-Friendly Djembe Now Focus of NYC Hand Drum Specialty Shop 2007-09-21 15:38:00 X8 Drums showcasing new professional hand carved wooden shell djembe drums that are manufactured using legally certified timber that is environmentally sustainable. Shop owner educates consumers on how their buying decision can help to protect our world's forests, assist in preserving and maintaining a well-balanced eco-system and help support local economies. Ruby Pro DjembeJersey City, NJ ( ...

West African Manufactured Djembe Drums - Cause for Concern 2007-09-06 07:32:00 When shopping for a djembe drum it's important to consider the environmental ramifications of purchasing a djembe that uses illegal wood. Unfortunately, many djembe drums that are being imported into this country, from West Africa, are made from wood that has been illegally harvested. Read more about African djembe drums here. ...

Professional Djembe Player for Recording Session 2007-08-30 12:46:00 We're looking for a professional djembe player to demo eight new African djembe drums that our shop (X8 Drums) is having custom designed and imported from Bali. We will be setting up in a recording studio in Manhattan and will be recording the sounds from each drum and video taping the session. The video sessions and audio will be published on our e-commerce website and used for other marketing ...

Taking Care of your Djembe 2007-08-23 13:14:00 African Jam DjembeProper care of your djembe drum will ensure that it's consistently performing well and looking great. One of the easiest and most beneficial tips is to detune your djembe when not using it for an extended period of time. Due to the high amount of tension that is placed on the skin, it's often a good idea to detune the drum from time to time. Detuning will prolong the longevity ...

How to Play the Djembe 2007-07-13 11:20:00 It's important to understand the fundamentals of playing the djembe when you're first beginning. In fact even if you've been playing for years, it never hurts to go back to reviewing the basics. Too many times players have jumped into playing their instrument without properly understanding correct body positioning and playing technique. And when it comes to playing hand drums this can surely lead ...

African Djembes are Handmade 2007-07-10 18:02:00 African Deep Carve DjembeWhen shopping for a djembe drum please understand that these musical instruments are hand made and will at times show natural imperfections. Here's a brief note on what not to worry about: Most African djembe drums are hand carved in Indonesia or other parts in Asia from a single piece of wood (ex: mahogany). As such, many djembe drums are not going to be perfectly ...

Which Size Djembe is Right for Me? 2007-07-08 17:10:00 10" Djembe, Recommended Size for Kids 13" Djembe, Recommended Size for AdultsWhen selecting the right size drums it's more important to find a drum that is the correct height more so than the diameter of the drum. However, what you'll find when shopping for djembes is that the diameter of the drumhead increases as the height increases. You could say that they have a positive correlation. You ...

Djembe Drum Brands Explained 2007-07-08 17:02:00 X8 Djembes X8 Drums offers professional hand carved wooden shell djembe drums that are manufactured using legally certified timber that is environmentally sustainable. Working closely with their overseas partners, X8 Drums imports the finest selection of beautifully handcrafted African djembe drums and accessories. The selection is diverse enough to appease beginners through professionals and ...

Djembe Rhythm Samples and Exercises 2007-06-01 11:54:00 Use the djembe rhythm audio tracks below to practice your hand drumming skills before your next performance. All rhythm samples are free, courtesy of X8 Drums. Each track is performed by pro djembe player and instructor, Raphael Torn. TRACK 1: Sounds from a Drum Circle. Play along and find your own rhythm to add to this session or mimic one of the patterns in the circle. Either way, you'll have ...

Why Buy Latin Percussion Congas (part 2) 2007-05-29 13:37:00 FURNITURE QUALITY FINISH...THE LATIN PERCUSSION CONGA The conga is sanded by hand while it spins on the lathe. Once the drum is finely sanded it is ready for the next step, the formation of the bearing edge. The bearing edge is the most important part of a drum, because this is where the drumhead is positioned. If this detail is not properly shaped and prepared, the drum will not provide ideal ...

Why Buy Latin Percussion Congas 2007-05-23 16:17:00 All congas may look similar but they are not created equal! Although most congas are manufactured in Bangkok, Latin Percussion congas (including the brands LP, LP Matador & LP Aspire & CP) are quite unique. Every detail of the design and construction of Latin Percussion congas is the result of collaboration with the world's greatest designers, musicians and craftsmen. With 40 years of experience, ...

Free Djembe Instruction Videos 2007-05-22 11:47:00 We are currently in production of a series of djembe instructional videos that will be a favorite resource for all hand percussionists. The series is set to include a rope tuning demonstration, how to replace a djembe head, djembe rhythm samples, djembe playing techniques and our special X8 drum circle (you'll have to wait for the scoop on that!). Bookmark this page now. Videos and audio are ...

The Toca Conga Difference 2007-05-15 13:10:00 With origins from African and Cuban traditions, conga drums are probably the most popular hand drums today. Made from a variety of wood or from fiberglass, congas are available in different shapes and sizes. Here are just a few features that set Toca Congas apart from other brands and create the "Toca Difference" and unmistakable Toca look and sound. Toca Heads: Toca conga heads are 1st quality ...

Dancing Drum Signature Djembe 2007-05-11 15:47:00 The very first djembes made from staved Siam Oak as opposed to being carved from a solid piece of mahogany or hardwood. There's a new djembe in town and it rocks! Back in November of 2006 Tycoon Percussion partnered up with Dancing Drum, a company based in Santa Barbara that specializes in the drum circle and educational market. They expressed to Tycoon the need for a high-quality but affordable ...