Class Book
Here is the only rhythm book that SOLD OUT
at the prestigious Seattle World Rhythm Festival
What makes this book unique compared to others is that this is a ‘workbook’ with room for you to enter your personal notes and become a co-creator of your own final product. It contains literally hundreds of hand drum rhythms and a picture reminder of how to tune your drum.
It is based on the unique style of notation from Babatunde Olatunji
Gun – Dun – Go – Do – Pa – Ta
which is both easy to learn and works the same with either a right or left hand lead.
Easy to learn.
Easy to use.
Opens flat so it’s easy to read.
Small size means it is easy to take to your next facilitated drum circle!
The easy way to remember drum rhythms
Easy to Read - Easy to Learn - Space for Your Notes
Be sure to take advantage of Olympia’s most popular hand drum class. First drum class is FREE.
Bonus 4/4 Rhythms
Bonus Rhythms found in the Rhythm Book and often used in class.
More to come?
Stay tuned!
| Count | 1 | & | 2 | & | 3 | & | 4 | & | ||||||||
| Or Count | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Or Count | 1 | E | & | A | 2 | E | & | A | 3 | E | & | A | 4 | E | & | A |
| Hand | R | L | R | L | R | L | R | L | R | L | R | L | R | L | R | L |
| Fanga-1 | G | d | d | g | d | G | G | p | t | |||||||
| Fanga-2 | G | D | G | g | d | D | D | G | p | t | ||||||
| Fanga-Both | B | O | T | H | P | A | R | T | S | 1 | & | 2 | ||||
| Sagacious | G | G | g | D | D | p | G | t | D | g | d | |||||
The Easy Way to Remember Drum Rhythms
Drum Rhythm Workbook
Endorsed by both students and teachers as “possibly the best rhythm workbook on the market”
Only $25
About This Book
These rhythms are not to be taken as “traditional” or even as correctly notated. This is a compilation of my personal notes from the many drum classes that I have taken and people that I have drummed with. They are to be considered as a memory aid only. Due to the complexities and subtleties of some of these rhythms any attempt to confine them to the limits of paper can only result in a gross approximation of their true nature. If you desire to learn traditional cultural specific rhythms please find the nearest Master Drummer and attend their class. There you will learn traditional cultural specific rhythms as they are meant to be. Many thanks to all of the teachers that I have had the honor to experience on my drum journey. May your journey be magical. Enjoy!
Namaste’ Michael
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“The spirit of the drum is something that you feel but cannot put your hands on, It does something to you from the inside out . . .
It hits people in so many different ways.
But the feeling is one that is satisfying and joyful.
It is a feeling that makes you say to yourself,
I’m glad to be alive today! I’m glad to be part of this world!”
—Babatunde Olatunji— 1927-2003
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360 485 7501
E-mail: Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com
