Anyone Can Play Djembe

Product Description Play Djembe Now! Have FUN learning contemporary and traditional Djembe Rhythms World-renowned drummer educator Paulo Mattioli shares his special gift for empowering others on the drumming path. Paulo makes playing Djembe easy for anyone in this comprehensive DVD. You will learn: Essential djembe history, tuning and techniques; How to play without hurting your hands; Djembe signals/breaks and communication skills; Djembe rhythms plus Dunun, Sangban, Kenkeni & Bell Rhythms; Traditional rhythms Kuku, Djaa and Moribayassa; Contemporary world music rhythms from Paulo's CD - FIRE; 26 Rhythm Parts in four polyrhythmic arrangements. Special Features: Players Eye View Camera, easy to follow just watch and play; Play Along and Learn, Anyone can play quickly and easily; Interactive DVD menu, Lets you learn at your own pace; Learn parts individually, then jam along with the ensemble; Shot in high definition and formatted for widescreen DVD playback; Recorded in a 24-bit digital studio for maximum CD Quality sound; Printable online rhythm notations and historical information; Bonus - Web-video guide to tuning at: www.paulomattioli.com. A PDF file for the free instructional booklet that accompanies this DVD is available for download at www.melbay.com/DVDbooklets/21374DVD.pdf About the Actor Paulo Mattioli has drummed with superstars Mickey Hart, Kenny Loggins, Lenny Kravitz, and Sting as well as performing, recording or co-teaching with African Master Drummers: Babatunde Olatunge, Mamady Keita, Kemoko Sano, Yaya Diallo, Dibo Camara, and the top artists of Les Ballets Africains, the worlds premier African drumming and Dance group. Paulo has become one of the worlds top drum teachers and facilitators leading "Rhythm Journey" drumming and dance workshops across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and Mexico. A consummate artist, performer, songwriter and producer, Paulo's drumming is the driving force on on his critically acclaimed world music CD's, in feature films, national TV and his own DVD series. His revolutionary signature series Djembe drums are distributed internationally by Remo and combine his experience and wisdom as a seasoned drum carver with cutting edge technology to create fine instruments that provide the voice for countless artists, facilitators and teachers across the globe. Paulo has a natural ability to inspire and empower others on the drum, and his magical talent is captured so wonderfully in his DVD's, books and CD's. A multi-faceted artist, his passion for excellence is evident in all aspects of his work. Whether he is performing, recording, producing or teaching, his work is always masterful.