Ten basic rhythms of the African drum, basic rhythm exercises of the African tambourine (bass and midrange conversion)
1. | T B B B | B T B B | B B T B | B B B T |
2. | B T T T | T B T T | T T B T | T T T B |
3. | B T T T | B B T T |
4. | B B T B | B T B B |
5. B T T B | B B B T |
6. | B T T T | B T B B |
7. | B B B T | T B B B |
8. | B T T T | T B B B |
9. | B B B T | B T T T |
10. | B B T B | T B B B |
Extended information:
The African drum mainly includes low, medium and high grades It has a unique sound, and needs to be coordinated with Dunun (dundun drum) to play drum music related to specific life scenes to accompany dancers and singers. Now Djembe has spread all over the world, playing its unique value in different fields of music and training.
The earliest appearance can be traced back to 500 AD. Originally made by hand by blacksmiths. Its shape comes from the mortar used to pound grains. It has an hourglass shape and is open at both ends. The larger open end is covered with goatskin and played with both hands.
Baidu Encyclopedia - African Drum