Steve Leicach: The Quick Guide to Djembe Drumming

Percussionist Steve Leicach leads this quick-start video tutorial designed to teach students everything they need to know about the djembe, a West African drum meant to be played with the bare hands. Lessons focus on mastering essential drum tones, learning an array of traditional African rhythms, the art of improvisation, soloing and putting the instrument's distinctive sound into a cultural context.