Anyone Can Play Djembe

by Paulo Mattioli

Play Djembe Now! Have FUN learning contemporary and traditional Djembe Rhythms World-renowned drummer educator Paulo Mattioli shares his special gift for empowering others on the drumming path. Paulo makes playing Djembe easy for anyone in this comprehensive DVD.

You will learn: Essential djembe history, tuning and techniques; How to play without hurting your hands; Djembe signals/breaks and communication skills; Djembe rhythms plus - Dunun, Sangban, Kenkeni & Bell Rhythms; Traditional rhythms Kuku, Djaa and Moribayassa; Contemporary world music rhythms from Paulo's CD - FIRE; 26 Rhythm Parts in four polyrhythmic arrangements.

Special Features: Players Eye View Camera, easy to follow just watch and play; Play Along and Learn, Anyone can play quickly and easily; Interactive DVD menu, Lets you learn at your own pace; Learn parts individually, then jam along with the ensemble; Shot in high definition and formatted for widescreen DVD playback; Recorded in a 24-bit digital studio for maximum quality sound.

A PDF file for the free instructional booklet that accompanies this DVD is available for download at http://www.melbay.com/Pages/About/DVD_Booklets.aspx

Product Number:    21374DVD

Format:    DVD

Skill Level:    Beginning

Binding:    Boxed

Size:    5.25 x 7.5

Series:    Anyone Can Play

Date Published:    01_28_2008