a goblet-shaped hand drum originating in West Africa

the low, medium and high pitched strikes on the djembe

three bass drums (kenkeni, sangban and dundunba) that create an accompanying bass line for the djembe

an iron bell playing a distinct rhythm alongside the dunduns

Task A - Djembe Hand Sounds Video

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Djembe Bass Video

Djembe Tone Video

Djembe Slap Video

Kenkeni Video

Sangban Video

Dundunba Video

Task B Listening Pattern Audio

Call Pattern Video

Djembe Part 1 & Call Pattern Video

Djembe Part 2 Pattern Video

Full Performance Video

Task C Performance Video

Context and technique in West African drumming

Music

Kuku - djembe and dundun parts

Kuku - structure and solo parts

Warabadon - djembe and dundun parts

Warabadon - structure and solo parts

Composing in a Kuku or Warabadon style

Pupils are introduced to drumming from the regions of West Africa, performing as an ensemble and developing their understanding of djembe technique, the structure and musical conventions of the music, how rhythm and tempo are used to create excitement and the culture connected with the music.

Djembe drumming and rhythms from the regions of West Africa

Which of these countries are located in West Africa?

What is the name of the goblet-shaped hand drum originating in West Africa?

How many different sounds does the Djembe make?

Which drum is used to create an accompanying bass rhythm in African drumming?

The iron bell that plays a distinct rhythm alongside the drums is known as the {{}}

Bass, tone and {{}} are the low, medium and high pitched strikes on the djembe.

What musical element refers to how fast or slow the music is?

What musical element refers to how loud or soft the music is?

What musical element refers to how high or low the music is?

What term is a constant beat that acts like the heartbeat of the music?

A piece of music with 4 beats in the bar would be counted in with {{}} beats

Starter Quiz

Is Africa a country or a continent?