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.

Thursday, 10 December 2009

AFTERMATH 11.12.09

iwee on classical guitar, ivan on soprano sax, myself on djembe.
3 songs per floor, repeat process from 4-7pm, great fun!

ok the silver vest and red santa beanie (or hat, whatever) wasn't as fun, but we jammed, rearranged the xmas carols and classics, solo-ed, went astray, got distracted, took short breaks, snacked and entertained the shoppers, 服务员s, children, floor managers, cleaners etc etc.

thanks iwee and alfe!

~

Christmas BUSKING!

Jazz Strollers
Be entertained with X'mas songs by our trio of jazz crooners!
Dates: 11 - 12 Dec 09
Time: 4 - 7pm
Dates: 18 - 19 Dec 09
Time: 8 - 11pm

i (djembe!) will be there with ivan (sax) and iwee (guitar) moving around tampines 1 tmr (11th) between 4-7pm.

say hi, make a dedication or two if you're there!

Subscribe in a reader