Learning How To Play African Drums

African drum represents the cultures of Africans

Do you love music? I guess your answer certainly will be “Yes”. I am pretty sure that you are also a big fan of music. So, what kind of music you like the most? I definitely do not know, it depends on you. But, you surely have favorite music. What is your favorite instrument? This is also depending on you. You know better about yourself than others do. Personally, my favorite musical instruments are guitar and African drums. Since I was still at the age of 6 years old, my dad has started to teach me playing drums and guitars. Naturally, I inherited my dad’s gen, that’s why I have the potentiality to be a good musician. As of now, I have mastered several musical Instruments. Do you want to be a good musician like me? Actually, in this article of mine, I just want to share my experience on how I become a professional musician, hoping that this can inspire you.           

                Before proceeding to some effective tips of mine, I would like to give some essential information about African drums. This percussion instrument is considered to be one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. The African instrument represents the riches of Africans’ cultures. It is indeed the heartbeat of their lives. It holds a special place in the long history of Africans. The Africans perceive the hand drums as something extraordinary that carries a deeper symbolic and historical meaning. There are various types of African drums namely Cajon drums, djembe, Darbouka, and etc.

Here are my effective tips to learn how to play African drums.

Time to play African drums

1. Be Dedicated

The first thing that you need to fulfill is to have a firm commitment to practice until you know and master it. Having a strong desire is really required. Intention prompts actions. Likewise, the desire to learn to play music in order to achieve the ability to play music. Before moving on to the next step, the first thing to do is to establish the intention and desire to play music. Intention arises from the heart and not only in the form of speech. The desire to play an African drum can be confirmed so that it is as if it is able to move the subconscious in order to provide encouragement to be able to learn music later.

2. Learn Music

The next one is to learn music. Is it possible to do something without knowing anything about what are you doing? It is very hard. I think it is impossible. It is the same with learning African drum Instruments. You ought to study basic things and techniques regarding the instrument.  After learning basic information about music, now is the time to practice. If you have learned everything about hand percussion instrument, it's time to take the drums and start playing it. It is very possible that at the beginning of playing this musical instrument you will be encountering many obstacles and difficulties which hinder you from practicing music. However, this is normal. If you are committed then you can break through all the hindrances and you will master it faster.

Playing the drums give us a new strength to move on

3. Consistency

                You must be consistent in everything. Consistency consists of many aspects such as dedication, schedules, and techniques. If you are consistent to practice that you also need to sacrifice certain things such as budget, time, and efforts. In order to be able to play a percussion instrument from Africa, you must own an instrument privately. Having your own drums give you more time to practice. You will also practice it freely without any hesitations. If you are just relying on borrowing that of others, then you will surely have limited times and you can practice fully because you are still bothered by the fear of breaking other’s instrument. That is why I really recommend you to own an instrument.

Consistency also means practice frequently. In order to be more organized, you need to set up schedules for practicing the African hand percussion. Find the right and proper time to practice. The more you practice, the faster you will master it. If you are confronted with personal problems or other difficulties, do not be hopeless. Keep going. Do your best to conquer every obstacle that you encounter. Where there is a will, there will always be a way. Have continuous training will help you a lot.

A life without music is not worthwhile to be lived in

                That’s it what I can share with you. I hope this can be helpful to you. If you want to have hand percussion instruments such as Cajon, hand drums, African drums, and djembe, please contact Bali treasures drum factory. This is said to be the biggest  African drums factory in the world.