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A world of Drums, Percussion, & Rhythm
The Latin Cajon
The West African Djembe
The cajon (KA-hon) finds its roots in the South American country of Peru and the Caribbean island of Cuba. The cajon is literally a box drum often with snare wires on the inside to give it a variety of available sounds.
The djembe (JEM-bay) comes from the countries of Mali, Guinea,Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast in west Africa. This hand carved drum from a single stock of hardwood is covered with a goatskin and played with the hands.
Check out some of the drums and percussion students at SUIS are learning to play
Triangle and Striker
Bells and Mallets
Maracas
Hand Drum
Claves or Rhythm Sticks
Sleigh Bells
Can You Name the Instrument?
Play Along with
Caribbean Clave
Play Along with
Mali Chiwara
Play Along with
Caribbean 6-8
Play Along with
Guinea Djole
Primary Music Resources
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