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"The Creator wants us to drum. He wants us to corrupt the world with drum, dance and chants. Afterall, we have already corrupted the world with power and greed....which hasn't gotten us anywhere - now's the time to corrupt the world with drum, dance and chants."

--Babatunde Olatunji

Roots Jam

A Music Instruction Book For African Drumming, Djembe, and Percussion.

Now with your easy-to-read African roots drum rhythms book you can jam with the masters...

80 Pages of Hand Drum Lessons, Drum Rhythms and Drumming Tips, with Easy Notation for Beginners Or Advanced Drum Groups.

Includes traditional African djembe patterns, adaptations to Latin styles, plus some creative improvisations.

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Roots Jam:

Collected Rhythms for Hand Drum and Percussion

This unique resource contains hundreds of rhythms from the African, Latin and rock traditions, along with inspired improvisations. Easy notation, useful for all levels, from beginners to performers. Includes lesson guide, arrangements, popular styles, practice exercises, and a list of other resources. Fully indexed for quick reference.


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This is great to use! I've been so caught up in going through pages and trying all the different patterns - pure joy ! Thanks a million.

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Roots Jam: Collected Rhythms for Hand Drum and Percussion

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
The Rhythm Notation
Acknowledgements
Scores by Timing
Twos
Fours
Threes
Three-Four
Odd Times
Arrangements
Lesson Notes and Featured Rhythms
Bell and Percussion Patterns
Breaks
Duets
Arranged Ensembles
Sequences
Styles
Dance List: a personal selection
Resources
Practice Exercises
Basic Drumming Exercises and Rhythms
Of Drum Groups and All-Night Jams
References
Index
About the Author
How to Order

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