Traditionally, it is believed a djembe holds three spirits: the tree, the animal (skin), and the maker. 🎥 Learn the Basics
By squeezing the drum under their arm, players tighten these "vocal cords," instantly raising the pitch to mimic the glides and stresses of spoken language.
Check out these lessons to see how these legendary instruments are played and constructed: Watch these to see the talking drum and djembe in action: