Al P, Author at Afrodrumming

Muted Note on the Drum

Posted by Al P | Dec 11, 2017 | Djembe Lessons |

The muted note is also known as a dead note, muffled note or silenced note.It is so called because...

Posted by Al P | Nov 27, 2017 | Djembe Lessons |

Para-what?A paradiddle is a group of eight beats on a drum that use the hand pattern:Right Left...

Posted by Al P | Nov 25, 2017 | Djembe Lessons |

The FlamA flam is musical term used to describe two notes played in quick succession (almost...

Posted by Al P | Nov 24, 2017 | Djembe Lessons |

Drum RollsOne of the hardest skills to master in drumming is also one of the simplest. The...

Posted by Al P | Nov 11, 2017 | Djembe Lessons |

This is the last lesson in the Basic Skills section. You will soon have everything in place...