Today I got together with a friend who wanted to learn a percussion instrument. We happened to have access to another Djembe and so proceeded with our first lesson. First, I introduced him to the Lead and Other hand concept. Then, we walked through some of the fundamental patterns – Pace, Walk, Trot and Gallop. We practiced switching the lead hand in the trot and gallop; enabling us to flow with the beat in a symmetrical and more dynamic way. As he played the patterns, I would sometimes try improving my own rhythm to transcend the pattern. I taught him from there the Merengue beat; which he picked up quickly and we played it together in unison. It was after we finished this pattern that I realized how much more fun it is to play with another person. Very very fun!

 

Thats all for now

The photo above and in the previous post are taken by me.