Musicom KERSLAE P. - BIEN DEBUTER LE DJEMBE + CD - PERCUSSIONS
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Summary of This Book
Designed as an intelligent gateway to the djembe and African percussion, this work emphasizes a strong idea: the speed of learning depends more on awareness of movement, physical relaxation, and the right attitude than on the accumulation of hours of practice. Rather than promising exhaustive mastery of technique or a complete catalog of traditional rhythms, this method prepares you to play with clarity, stability, and enjoyment.
You will first find concrete guidelines to choose and maintain your instrument, then understand its functioning and sonic possibilities. The book then offers a progressive start: preparation for playing, positioning, quality of stroke, and awareness of breathing to develop a more controlled sound while limiting unnecessary tension. The approach is accessible and unpretentious, inviting you to become "the sole master on board," without locking you into rigid constraints, while respecting the musical spirit of the traditions.
Throughout the pages, the work enriches practice with insight into the cultural environment of drums in West Africa: origins, history, myths, and elements of "drum language." To anchor the music in immediate pleasure, some basic traditional rhythms complement the technical work. The included Compact Disc supports progression and facilitates learning, whether you are a self-taught student or an instructor wishing to lead a group practice, thanks to exercises and experiences designed for group playing.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | djembe, African percussion | Language | French |
| Genre | method, music education | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does P. Kerslae's method Bien débuter le djembé include a CD?
A Compact Disc is included with the book to accompany the exercises and facilitate the learning of rhythms.
Is this djembe method suitable for beginners?
The approach offers a gradual start focusing on hand positioning, stroke quality, and breathing. The content emphasizes physical relaxation and awareness of movement to minimize unnecessary tension.
Which rhythms are covered in this djembe book?
A few basic traditional rhythms are presented alongside technical work. The book does not claim to be a complete catalogue of traditional rhythms.
Does the book cover djembe maintenance?
Concrete guidelines are provided on the selection and upkeep of the instrument, as well as understanding its sonic possibilities.
Can this method be used to lead an African percussion group?
The Compact Disc and exercises designed for group playing make it possible to consider use in a collective setting. The book also mentions experiences aimed at group leaders.
