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We are addicted to the rhythms of the drums. Since we came in touch with our first Djembe we enjoy to learn
and practice african rhythms. Above all we are facinated and attraced by rhythms from West Africa which
are played on the drums called Djembe (Jembe) and three different sized bassdrums called Dunun.
The large sized and lowest is called Dununba (Doundounba), the middle sized is called Sangban (Sangba)
and the smallest and highest is called Kenkeni.
We have collected a lot of rhythms played on these drums and we like to share these on our website with you.
Beside some own notation of rhythmen, I collected many links of rhythms located on other websites, as well other resources.
All rhythms are for free download. Our own notations are mainly in pdf file and/or in the PercussionStudio file.
For direct download click right to your mouse and choose save file.
Expression in west african music
In the notations you will find some of the following stylistic elements of expression which are used in
west african music:
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Bloquage:
Signal which marks the start or end of a piece of music.
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Echauffement:
Phrase used for more or less acceleratation and enhancement of volume which marks the near end
of a piece of music or a section.
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Breaks:
Rhythmic breaks of the basic rhythm
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Djembe Solos:
Solo parts which are mostly played by the highest pitched Djembe.
The traditional solos are corresponding with specific movements in dancing. Mamady Keita called this solo parts Solo Original.
Software
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You should be able to read an print the pdf files with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
If you don´t have it allready you can get it on this link.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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You can play the files for the PercussionStudio with the PercussionStudio software.
I like this for practicing new rhythms.
You can download the PercussionStudio software from the link below.
PercussionStudio
Download Notation
There are many diffrent way how to notate an african Djembe and Dunun rhythm as score.
I prefer writing the notes in a system of notation. But mostly you find in online
resources notations based on ASCII code.
Notation
PDF file
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Last modification: 29 Jun 2017 20:24:43
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How I formerly notate Djembe and Dunun
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URL of file
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Please e-mail me in case of wrong link!
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ASCII notation from the WAP webside
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PDF file
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Last modification: 29 Jun 2017 20:24:40
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Our favorite handwriting notation for Djembe und Basstrommel
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Notation in the PercussionStudio software
125 Rhythms
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Abondan
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Adjos
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Ambiance
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Badogialli (Bando Djei)
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Baga
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Bagarre
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Balakulanya (Balakulandjan, Bala Kulandian, Bala Kulandyan, Söli lent)
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Balan Sonde
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Bambafoli
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Baö
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Bete (Bété)
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Bolokonondo (Bolo Könöndö)
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Bolonba
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Bolon
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Bozo
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Dalah (Dallah)
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Dalfo
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Damba
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Demosoni Kelen
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Denadon (Dennadon)
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Diaka (Djaka, Dja Ka)
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Diansa (Djansa, Dansa, Danza)
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Dibon II
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Dioula Don
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Disco Ritmique
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Djaa Kouroussa (Djaa Kurussa, Djaa 2)
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Djaa Siguiri (Djaa 1)
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Djabara (Yabarra)
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Djagbe
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Djagbewara
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Djambadon
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Djelidon (Djeli Don, Lamba, Sanja, Sandia)
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Djenabadeni Fato
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Djole (Jole)
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Donaba
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Dunungbe (Dunumbe, Dunumgbe)
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Fakaba
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Fanga
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Fankani
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Fé (Fe)
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Forgeron
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Foro Binge
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Fulafare
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Garankedon (Garangedon)
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Gbewgbew
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Gidamba (Guidamba, Somba Koro)
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Grenghefoli
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Griot
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Jumbo
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Kadan
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Kakidrame
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Kakilambe
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Kanin
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Kassa
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Kassa Djibo
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Kassa Soro
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Kassani Soro
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Kawa
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Kebendo
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Kemoba
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Kennefoli
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Könö
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Konden I
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Konden II
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Konkoba I
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Konkoba Dundun
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Kononari (Könönari)
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Konoule (Conoule)
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Konowoulen I (Könöwoulen I, Konowulen I)
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Konowoulen II (Könöwoulen II, Konowulen II)
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Kontemuru
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Koreduga (Komodenu, Kotedjuga, Kotejuga)
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Kuku (Koukou, Cucu, Coucou)
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Kurabadon
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Lafe (Kuribi)
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Lambe
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Lengjen
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Liberte I
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Liberte II
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Lolo
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Maane
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Macru (Makru, Makuru)
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Mamaya
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Marakadon
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Mendiani (Mandiani)
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Menie
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Molekani Djou Jee (Molekanimani Djou Jee)
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Moribayassa
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Namani
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Nantalomba
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N´ Goron
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Noumou
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P´ran P´ran (Pran Pran)
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Saa
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Senefoli (Senefoly)
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Sika
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Sinte
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Sirankuruni
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Siwe (Konya)
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Soboninkun
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Sofa (Limbadji toko, Limbadje Toko)
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Sofani
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Soko (Sökö)
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Soli de Manian (Söli de Manian)
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Soli-lent
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Soli-rapide (Söli-rapide, Suku)
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Soliwoulen
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Sorofoly (Sorofoli)
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Sorsornet (Sornet)
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Sunun (Sunu, Sounou)
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Taama
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Také (Take)
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Takonani
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Timini (Timiny)
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Tiriba
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Toro
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Warba (Waraba)
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Wassolonka (Bubuninca)
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Woima
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Wolosodon
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Yagwa
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Yankadi binary
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Yankadi ternary
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Yogui (Yongui)
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Yoki
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Last modification: 30 Jun 2017 10:27:38
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