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400+ Djembe Training Videos

Videos arranged into easy-to-understand categories and come with audio practice tracks

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Lessons

Lessons are for specific rhythms, and have each part broken down slowly.

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References

References are for specific rhythms and quickly demonstrate each part.

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Techniques

Techniques are designed to help players of all levels develop skills that can be used throughout their playing.

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Archives

Sit in an archived classes that Fara has taught in workshops, camps and classrooms around the world.

Djembe Tutor is the world’s most comprehensive resource for learning West African rhythms

Whether you are a beginning drummer just wanting to learn the fundamentals of how to play djembe or an experienced player looking to expand your repertoire, we have everything you need to take your playing to the next level.

Djembe Tutor contains an encyclopedia of rhythm knowledge. We have hundreds of video djembe and dunun lessons covering everything from basic technique to advanced soloing. Master djembe teacher Fara Tolno breaks down each polyrhythmic arrangement in simple, easy to understand steps for you to learn at your own pace.

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Since we started we’ve helped thousands of people achieve their musical goals and become better Djembe drummers. Here’s what our members have to say.

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Fara Tolno

Fara Tolno from Rhythm Reference has been kind enough to partner with us and will be your tutor. Fara is one of the most sought after djembe, dunun and dance teachers in the US. Take one lesson with Fara, and you will understand why.

Since leaving Les Merveilles de Guinea, he has poured his heart and soul into becoming a teacher that truly understands how to share his vast knowledge with western students.

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Over 50 Djembe rhythms

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Cultural context of the rhythms

Also includes accompaniments, solos, ballet dununs, traditional dununs and practce tracks for each rhythm

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