Djembe 'Populaire' is one of the most important rhythms in West African Djembe playing. It is often called the 'Passport Rhythm' - play this and you can cross the boundary from a beginner to a pro!
This seven video playlist starts with a full overview of the rhythm and its specific coordination, followed by six practise patterns that take you in stages to mastering the pattern in full.
Djembe Populaire is an essential rhythm to learn in West African djembe drumming. It also requires particular hand coordination which can be challenging. This video provides an alternative way of approaching this pattern which many of my students have found far easier to grasp. Special thanks to my teacher and friend Sidiki Dembele who introduced this alternative way of learning Djembe Populaire when he taught my students a few years back. Sidiki Dembele is an awesome djembe player.