Author: Al P

Djembe History

Posted by Al P | Nov 5, 2017 | Djembe History |

The djembe (pronounced 'jem-beh') is the goblet-shaped hand drum from West Africa.Djembe history...

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Djembe Tuning

Posted by Al P | Oct 22, 2017 | Djembe Repair, Djembe Tips, Resources |

All you need to know about djembe tuning and tightening is shown in detail here.If your drum...

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Djembe Reskinning

Posted by Al P | Oct 14, 2017 | Djembe Repair, Djembe Tips, Resources |

This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on the links and buy, we get a commission. It...

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Djembe Care – How not to treat your drum

Posted by Al P | Sep 5, 2017 | Djembe Lessons, Djembe Repair, Djembe Tips |

The good news is, djembe care is fairly simple. Djembes don't need much maintenance if you treat...

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Best Djembe Book – Review of 4 Books About The Djembe

Posted by Al P | Aug 31, 2017 | Gear Reviews |

Looking for a good djembe book? Here is a selection of the best ones out there. They are books...

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