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10 Quotes About Djembe Drumming and Rhythm

05/21/12.

1. “For us personally it’s a way for us to share our own thoughts about the world. It helps us show through music that all …

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10 Facts About the Djembe

05/02/12.

1. The term “djembe” originates from the Bambara saying “Anke djé, anke bé” which translates to “everyone gather together in peace.” 2. The djembe is …

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How to Reskin or Rehead a Djembe Drum

04/18/12.

Watch Gregg Anderson, owner of Mother Rhythm Drums, demonstrate how to reskin a djembe drum. Please note that the skin is soaked in water for …

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How to Care for a Djembe: Do's and Don't's

04/04/12.

Follow these simple guidelines to prolong the life of your djembe drum: Do’s Do use a drum bag. Bags can prolong the life of your …

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Didgeridoo for Beginners

03/30/12.

The Didgeridoo is a wind instrument originated by indigenous Australians. Although no one can determine its exact age, it’s speculated to have come about approximately …

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Why Drumming is so important to Humanity

03/26/12.

Drumming tears down barriers, and bridges gaps between culture, language, gender, age and race. Provides opportunity for people to congregate who otherwise may not congregate. …

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Steps to Becoming a Drum Circle Facilitator by Kat Fulton

03/20/12.

Watch below as Kat Fulton, certified music therapist, outlines steps to becoming a drum circle facilitator. You can learn more about Kat Fulton and her …

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What's the Difference Between an Ashiko and a Bougarabou Drum?

03/07/12.

Aside from the obvious differences in shape, an Ashiko and a Bougarabou will drum have differences in sound as well. Read below to learn the …

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How to tune a Djembe Drum Using a Pry Bar Tool

03/05/12.

Before tuning djembe drums with the Mali Weave, it’s important to remove as much slack from the rope runners as possible. This can be accomplished …

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Djembes In the Classroom

03/01/12.

Djembe drumming is increasingly becoming a classroom activity that encourages team building and community. Hand-drumming has historically been used to communicate across long distances between …

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The Didgeridoo For Sleep Apnea

10/20/11.

Sleep Apnea, or Obstructive Sleep Apnea, is a common sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing momentarily lapses during sleep. These pauses in breath are …

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The Talking Drum

10/19/11.

The talking drum is widely considered to be one of the oldest instruments in West Africa and can be traced back to the Ghana Empire. …

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Udu Drums (African Clay Jug Drums)

10/14/11.

Udu Origin The name Udu stems from Nigerian Igbo language, meaning “pot” or “vessel.” The clay jugs were traditionally used to carry water, however when …

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Djembe Drumming for Seniors

10/13/11.

The djembe is quite possibly one of the most versatile instruments around. Not only can it span music genres, but the act of djembe drumming …

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Kids' Djembes: Rhythm at All Ages

10/12/11.

The all-inclusive energy of drumming and drum circles is what prompts many to pick up their first djembe. Hand drums like djembes are a great …

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Djembe Weight

10/11/11.

When looking for a djembe online, you might notice that specs like size and materials are the primary focus and often the weight of each …

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The Best Beginner Djembe

09/30/11.

In the market for your first djembe but feeling a bit overwhelmed as to where to begin? When confronted with all the sizes, styles, and …

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Djembe Rope-The Importance of Quality

08/03/11.

We’ve said it before, but we can’t stress it enough; quality rope is an essential component of a great-sounding rope-tuned djembe drum. The rope determines …

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Didgeridoos: PVC vs. Bamboo

02/11/11.

Wondering which material to choose when it comes to didgeridoo construction? Well if you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford an expensive eucalyptus, or …

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Djembe Drum Heads: Goat Skin vs. Synthetic Skin

02/09/11.

Wondering which type of skin to choose for your djembe drum? Mother Rhythm Drums offers both traditional, authentic goat skin djembe drums, and modern synthetic …

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7 Easy Tips to Help You Select a Djembe

02/02/11.

With so many options out there, selecting a djembe drum best suited for you can be an overwhelming task. The 7 tips below will help …

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Wooden vs. Fiberglass Djembe Drum Bass

02/02/11.

Historically, djembe drums shells have been made of one-piece construction log wood. However, as global wood supplies continue to shrink, particularly of sufficient diameter to …

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Jesus Ramirez Demonstrates Djembe Rhythms on Freedom Drums

01/20/11.

Check out this video of Jesus Ramirez demonstrating just how versatile the djembe can be with his Freedom Drums djembes. Purchase any Freedom Drums percussion …

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Hand Percussion Stocking Stuffers From Mother Rhythm Drums

11/09/10.

Hello fellow percussion enthusiasts. We’re happy to introduce our hand percussion stocking stuffer page for those wanting to give the gift of rhythm this holiday …

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Synthetic Djembe Sound vs. Wooden Djembe Sound

09/29/10.

One of the more frequently asked questions we get here at Mother Rhythm is how a synthetic djembe sound differs from that of a wooden …

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Amazing Specials From Tycoon Percussion (Limited Time)

09/28/10.

Check out these awesome Tycoon Percussion Specials below available from Mother Rhythm Drums. These are the perfect packages at unbeatable prices right in time for …

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Toca Djembe Drums For Sale

09/27/10.

Here at Mother Rhythm Drums, we offer the finest quality djembe drums and other percussion instruments available at the lowest prices online. In keeping with …

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