Djembe for worship. Guitar. Drums.

a ministry place for cell and small groups,

missionaries and music groups.

i'm still getting response (email, youtube) from all over the world since i started this djembe for worship project in 2008 so do send me a second email if i fail to reply your first.

i appreciate the goodwill but due to paypal issues i'm afraid i can't take donation or money order. you can however engage me to teach in your church or organization, no matter where you are from.

FAQ

what size?

it really depends on what you're using it for. i would recommend 10", which serves up to 25 pax in a controlled environment, if you need to bring it around often. a 12" will have more bass and overtones, and can reach up to 35 pax.

which type?

the traditional wood body, animal skin and rope tuning gives a more ethnic tone. it's also deeper more mellow. it's more susceptible to humidity and rope tuning doesn't last as long as the modern makes' lug tuning. your best bet is to try them out, see which best suits where you are and the type of music you play.

your methods are non trad. do you have your own schemes?

what i do with the djembe is totally unorthodox, so there is no official way to play or write the music. but essentially, i do everything based on 16th notes, and use mostly

Bass | touch | Open tone | Closed (harmonic) tone

also.

my personal portfolio has moved.

to turbochicken.tumblr.com

you can view my youtube, facebook, twitter and calendar there.
my website will still serve as a one stop; succinct and introductory.
purpose is to dedicate this space to worship instruction; djembe, guitar and drum.

Sunday, 20 December 2009

19. 12. 09 andrew & michelle, shangri la

island ballroom. it's beautiful! an evening of favourite canto classics and pop. kewei and alfred on vocals, lim hui on violin, daniel on guitar, jordan on piano and myself on drums.

L to R: jordan and lim hui (standing), daniel, alfred, boy, girl, kewei and me (squatting)

18. 12. 09 Xmas party, Parbury rd

ken and daniel purnomo's gig, i did sound. well to do indonesian mummies and their expat / rich local hubbies. no pun intended. an intimate (but loud! we were partying to xmas carols) group of friends got together for what we do best; eat and fellowship. the children came up to sing, play (shakers, others danced by the pool) and accompanied us throughout the 2 sets. the hosts engaged a puppeteer, a facepainting artist and a santa too!

GOOD FOOD, GOOD MUSIC, GOOD ENTERTAINMENT, GOOD COMPANY.

i had good beer too.

no photos (aww) but i assure you it was 非常养眼！挖哈哈。

thanks daniel!

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