Djembe Solos

Instructional Book

Séga Sidibé is one of the last masters guaranteeing the Malian Djembe tradition. He reveals here a large number of solo phrases, variations, rolls, chauffes and resolutions for the rhythms Suku, Denba foli and Dansa, considered by the elders as being founding rhythms. The authors propose a learning method in 6 steps along with many approaches to help you develop your own personal expression beyond simply reciting. In this book, you will find scores in both conventional and simplified notations, foundation exercises and two CDs containing a recording of all phrases followed by accompaniment bars allowing you to practice them, a free solo example for eachrhythm and long play-along tracks at slow, medium and fast tempos.