Author: Al Paton

Djembe Rhythm – Kuku

Posted by Al Paton | Dec 14, 2017 | Djembe Lessons

Kuku and the flamKuku is one of the most popular rhythms that can be played on a djembe. It is a...

Posted by Al Paton | Dec 13, 2017 | Djembe Lessons

Want to learn a few simple djembe rhythms? Here's a simple song to get beginners started. For a...

Posted by Al Paton | Dec 12, 2017 | Djembe Lessons

Swing timing is an important concept in djembe drumming, as it occurs frequently in West African...

Posted by Al Paton | 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 Paton | 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...