An archive of djembe and ensemble rhythms, researched and cross-linked with the teachers and publications related to them.
Ensemble Rhythms
Full ensemble pieces, played by a group involving djembes, bell(s) and dundun(s).
178 rhythms
World Rhythms
Single-player patterns adapted from traditional rhythms across different parts of the world.
100 rhythms
Style Rhythms
Single-player patterns commonly used to accompany other instruments in songs or popular pieces.
164 rhythms
Ensemble and World rhythms are cited to a named teacher or to a published book, CD or DVD, save rare exceptions. Sources are linked directly from each rhythm page.
- Ayub World Rhythms Revised 09/11/2026
- Alorwoyie, Gideon Foli Teacher Added 09/11/2026
- Kobena Adzenyah, Abraham Teacher Added 08/11/2026
- N’Diaye, Fallou Teacher Added 06/11/2026
- Tang, Patricia Author Added 05/11/2026
- Tarpaga, Olivier Teacher Added 04/11/2026
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