The Rhythm Harmony versions of both traditional and contemporary rhythm patterns, these videos are intended to support our keenest djembe drummers on their learning journney!
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BINTIN - our biggest challenge of 2025!
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We first learned GRIOT at the end of 2025 - and as we've enjoyed it so much we'll keep it in our 'bank' of 'go to' plays! So here's a very quick reminder of the two djembe patterns and how they fit. Remember - the key to togetherness is the pulse!
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CHABBO - Our two main djembe rhythm patterns. |
A spontaneous recording of our 'organic' version of OOMA BALAY - a vocal chant, a call to rhythm, accompanied by djembes and duns. This has been very popular amongst our drummers ... there's a magic to it, a special feeling of connection.
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MOYO - our feel-good 'warm-up'
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The main rhythm pattern for
N'YAGALIMBA |
The accompanying rhythm pattern for N'YAGALIMBA
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DJEMBE 'PASSPORT #1' (aka Catch the Rat) is a really useful rhythm pattern to get to grips with. It's a very common accompaniment and it's fun to play.
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Another DJEMBE 'PASSPORT' is the second rhythm pattern for KUKU ... and a very common accompaniment. A djembe drummer's essential!
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The RHUMBA beat comes in various guises, and is another really useful rhythm to be familiar with.
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KUKU - A Djembe Drummer's MUST! Jolly and easily achievable - what's not to love!
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LINJIN A really 'useful' rhythm pattern to have in your bank, and one that we can get creative with!
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ACCUNA - one of our 'go to' pieces - feel that gentle bounce!
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YANKADI - a firm favourite of ours! Play it as if your riding on a three-legged camel!
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MAKRU Fish and Chips, Haddock or Cod. I'll just leave that right there. :)
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This is Part One of our 'Aramelay Experience'! We shall return to it later in the year. |
Everyone loves a soul style CALYPSO! This is a real staple for all the Rhythm Harmony Djembe Drummers - it's a rhythm filled with funky sunshine!
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And now for something completely different ... |
I've been loving the challenge of us getting Baga Gine together - it's so high energy and an amazing weave of beats and sounds! Looking forward to playing this across all of our djembe groups this year.
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And for our DJEMBES on FIRE! drummers ...
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It's great fun putting this grolo into play!
Patience + Practise = POWER! |
Our wonderful Rhumba-Ninety-Nine!
The djembe rhythm patterns are on the first video, and the second video is a play-along to practise alongside, or just to listen to for familiarity, or perhaps to dance to :)
The djembe rhythm patterns are on the first video, and the second video is a play-along to practise alongside, or just to listen to for familiarity, or perhaps to dance to :)
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I lurve this rhythm pattern for Yankadi ...
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Enhancing a rhythm with ROLLS ...
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A fun and funky addition to Kpanlogo!
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Our Calypso is perfect for adding in some surprises!
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