Learning the different hand drum strokes, and playing each of them well, is an important step in becoming a proficient drummer. To help you learn these techniques, we have included a Hand Drum Notation & Technique Key, an interactive popup video library that shows exactly how to play/practice each stroke.
Feel like joining a drum circle? Want to take a class? If so, you'll eventually need your own drum! But which one? This article discusses the different drum styles and materials you'll want to consider.
The West African talking drum is a laced, double-headed hourglass-shaped drum, worn across the shoulder with a strap and played on one head with a curved wooden beater. It is found in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon, and across much of West Africa.
