A djembe is a West African hand drum that is often played in traditional rhythms and percussion ensembles. Here are some popular djembe rhythms:
- Dununba – a basic djembe rhythm played in a fast tempo
- Kuruba – a rhythm played in 6/8 time signature
- Kandia – a rhythm originating from the Mandinka people of West Africa
- Soli – a rhythm used to accompany dancing
- Sorsornet – a rhythm played at weddings and other celebrations
- Takadja – a rhythm played in a fast tempo with multiple variations.
These rhythms are often performed in groups and involve intricate patterns of hand-slaps, bass beats and open tones played on the djembe.
