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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.







Wednesday, 3 March 2010

teaching percussion @ YISS




thanks to my long time church friend's recommendation,
i have my first percussion school assignment.

the NTs play by ear and feed off peer performance more than the more academic students. they take 10mins to sightread, but 10 seconds to mimic. they have very very short attention span, so it's a learning curve for me.

will be selecting 10 from 3 classes to perform for the school's ndp celebration, woot!











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