African Drum

When someone refers to an African drum, they could be talking about any one of many different Types of Drums covering a wide array of various percussion instruments whose origins lay in tribal regions of Africa.



The most popular of these instruments would probably be the Djembe and Talking Drum. Traditionally, these are made out of solid, hollowed-out pieces of wood. However, with their recent popularity, companies have began producing plastic and fiberglass models which are much more durable than their wooden counterparts.



In the west, they are often found in drum-circles. And, although they may not resemble the wooden shells and Rope Tuned Djembes of the African-made models, they are still used for many of the same reasons.

Whether they are played in the West or in Western Africa, they are used to create a fast, upbeat rhythm for the entertainment of the community. But in Africa, they are used for much more than music and dancing. They are often used to communicate amongst members of the tribe or to help direct daily routines.



You can download African Music here. You may also be interested in this Drum Sheet Music that will teach you how to play a variety of African instruments.



Above is just one example of this type of instrument …the djembe. Check out the links below to learn more about other types of African Instruments:

African Bongo
African Djembe Drums
Udu Drums
Udu Drum Lessons

You can shop for African Drums here.

Drum Lessons

Here you will find free drum lessons covering a few different types of African instruments. Be sure to check back or sign up for the news feed to keep posted on when new lessons are added.

Djembe Instruction



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