About this Course

This class will help you develop your basic hand drumming skills with the djembe, a versatile and beautiful sounding West African instrument. Join us as we learn to play some cool drum patterns and enjoy the feel and sound of rhythm together. We will work on the three basic hand strokes, develop our use of both hands, and master some traditional African percussion drumming music. Drums are available to rent for $40 for the series, please select extra fee at check-out if you require a drum rental - please note that there are only 5 rental drums available which are first come first serve at registration. If you have drum please bring a full size djembe drum, 24 inches tall with a drum head diameter 12-13 inches.