A creative way of teaching Songs: the song helmet

What do you need if you wish to hold up a banner to teach a group the words to an African song, but want to use the same hands to play a backing rhythm on a djembe? Well, you need the new ‘Song Helmet’ of course! Made with only the most authentic materials acquired from the local skip, this is the must have for any self-respecting drum teacher in 2015. Make your order now!

What do you need if you are a drumming teacher and you wish to provide a banner to teach a group the words to an African song , but want to use the same hands that are holding up the banner to play a backing rhythm on a djembe?

Baga Gine

The song being taught was Baga Gine, a West African song by Famadou Konate. It’s a song about a woman who hears some music and can’t help but dance!

A boron ma? Ma boron ma? Yee!
A boron ma? Ma boron ma? Yee!
A boron ma? Ma boron ma? Yee!
E laila! Baga Gine
Fare boron ma woto kui! Eee!