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Roots Jam 3
Drum Rhythm Arrangements - Drumming for Dancers
The latest Roots Jam rhythm collection book offers you 16 complete dance rhythm arrangements of traditional West African drum rhythms. Included are the most popular hand drum beats from Guinea, with unique easy-to-read djembe and dunun rhythm notation, and optional sound files (mp3 or audio CD).
Also included are 27 original compositions using traditional-style rhythms and drum elements, for dance, practice, or your listening enjoyment. Roots Jam 3 features a new notation guide, a 5-lesson drumming workshop, a new resource list, and additional features including tips and exercises for lead djembe solos and improvisation.
64 pages, 8.5 X 11, durable covers, ring-bound for easy opening.
16 traditional West African dance rhythms in Roots Jam 3:
| Djole |
Kassa |
Mendiani |
Soli |
| Doundounba |
Kuku |
Sinte |
Sorsornet |
| Fula Fare |
Lafe |
Sofa |
Tiriba |
| Guinea Fare |
Makuru |
Soko |
Yankadi |
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