NEW! Online Drum Lessons with David Comfort

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	Intro (30 Seconds - 722k) Meet David Comfort, the Rhythm-Roots Djembe teacher.
	History (1:07 - 1.4meg) David talks a little about the history and use of the Djembe.
	Tones (1:46 - 2.7meg) Learn how to make the three basic tones on the Djembe.
	Break (59 secs - 1.3meg) David explains the "break", a musical phrase that signals, in this case, the start and stop of playing.
	Rhythm One (50 secs - 1.1meg) David Shows us a simple rhythm to play
	Rhythm Two (50 secs - 1.1meg) Learn this second rhythm including more tones.

Didgeridoo:
The first thing you need to do to play the didge is to RELAX. Wet your lips a little. Blow air through your lips gently to make your lips sorta flap in the wind. Once you can get sound from the didge, try this with just a part of your mouth and use as little air as possible. Once you can do this try to experiment with moving your tongue around to change the tone, making noises with your throat, and humming while you play. Once you are used to playing it is time to try circular breathing. Circular Breathing is the art of moving air out fo your lips while taking air in through your nose. Once you can do this you can play the didge allll day long to the demise of your family and friends. Stay Tuned for more tips.

Chimes:
I think you get the drift with chimes, if you don't procede to the learning to walk website, and come back later...

Clackers:
These are the salt and pepper of percussion, use sparingly and with good taste and they'll make your grooves delicious.

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