£29.99 The Djembe - Initiation Method & Mandingo Drumming with Inza Diabate

The Djembe - Initiation Method & Mandingo Drumming with Inza Diabate

Born in 1954, in Burkina Faso, Inza Diabate is a griot, a bearer of the African Oral Tradition. Today, the social position of the griot is different, and Inza defends his cultural identiity and claims it with his Djembe.

Both modern and traditional, his personal style of drumming demonstrates of Inza's continual research to carry the Djembe and prove that it is a fully alleged musical instrument.

Clear and explicit tutorials:

"From the movement to the ear... from the ear to the movement", this tutorial covers 6 polyrhythms. (2 djembe parts - one Dunun part).

The clearly explained traditional rhythms will allow you to play your Djembe alone or with other musicians.

A documentary:

This film takes us into the Mandingue culture, in Burkina Faso (Western Africa) where many Djembe folas have lived and professed throughout history and continue to do so today.

There, Inza Diabate tells us of the history of the Western African drumming and shows us how a Djembe is carefully crafted, from the choice of the right material to the tuning of the skin as well as tips on preserving the instrument through time.

A 20 page booklet:

Designed to complete the method, the booklet presents the scores of the patterns described in the video :

- 6 polyrhythms transcribed into rhythmic solfegio.

The booklet also consists of technical tips on positions and a detailed description of the correct attachment and tuning of the skin.

£29.99

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