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AFRICAN FINGERSTYLE GUITAR VIDEO 
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AFRICAN GUITAR VIDEO 
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Afro-Latin Polyrhythms - for Stick and Hand Percussion 
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Darbuka Method 
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Book/CD Set by Behnan Gocmez - The darbuka is a goblet-shaped small hand drum that is widely played in classical and folk music, especially in North Africa and Turkey. It is commonly available in Egyptian and Turkish varieties. The instrument is also known by various other names including darabukka, darbuquah, or tombak. This method presents intermediate to advanced instruction including playing positions, techniques, and rhythm exercises. Numerous photographs and diagrams aid comprehension of the material, as does the companion CD, which demonstrates all of the exercises and examples in the book. Advanced techniques covered in this text include: the up position, the finger tick, clap stroke, 3-2-3 technique, hammer technique, the slap technique, and dampen technique. The text is presented in English, French, and German.

The Djembe Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Groups 
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Drum Gahu - An Introduction to African Rhythm 
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Hands on Drumming 
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With this series of videos, anyone can learn to play hand drums without learning to read music. First, you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera, (no transposing left hand for right!) then sing along with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the drum. Session 1 contains: a level 1 study guide; keys to developing rhythm and essential drumming skills; 19 rhythm patterns with signals and two rhythm arrangements of Yankadi and Macrou; West African Drum rhythms, their geographical, ethnic, and cultural origins and applications; the hand strokes and tones and drum language; how to take care of your hands; Right Hand-Left Hand coordination builders; Drum Signals, the key to opening and closing the rhythms; and an illustration of the relationship between drumming and dance. For beginning through advanced players.

Hands on Dumming Session 1 (Pal) - Video 
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99327PAL

Rumba - Afro Cuban Conga Drum Improvisation 
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SKIN IT, TUNE IT, PLAY IT VIDEO 
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WEST AFRICAN DJEMBE DRUMMING VIDEO 
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