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Just the Rhythms™ Level 1

by Katie Berns Lee

Explore Global Rhythms and Master Percussion Techniques

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Embark on a Rhythmic Journey: Master the Art of Drumming with Just the Rhythms™ Level 1

Explore the world of rhythms with lessons on West African djembe, Afro-Cuban influences, and more. Master techniques, ghostnotes, and diverse rhythms from Guinea to Argentina. Perfect for grounding, leveling up, and joining the Drum Temple family.
  • 23 Lessons
  • 92 minutes
  • 500+ Students

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Series Curriculum

23 Lessons

92 minutes

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  • Ground down, level up, and expand your horizons with new djembe rhythms inspired by global cultures. Rub your hands, take a deep breath, shake it out, and dive into an enriching drumming experience that elevates your musical journey.
    Ground down, level up, and expand your horizons with new djembe rhythms inspired by global cultures. Rub your hands, take a deep breath, shake it out, and dive into an enriching drumming experience that elevates your musical journey.
    Where do Afro-Cuban rhythms and dance come from? Throughout the course of the slave trade and beyond, African traditions have mingled with Spanish colonial music and indigenous sounds, a unique fusion emerged.
    Where do Afro-Cuban rhythms and dance come from? Throughout the course of the slave trade and beyond, African traditions have mingled with Spanish colonial music and indigenous sounds, a unique fusion emerged.
    Religious practices also played a key role, with the rhythms and songs being integral to ceremonies in Afro-Cuban religions such as Santería.
    Religious practices also played a key role, with the rhythms and songs being integral to ceremonies in Afro-Cuban religions such as Santería.
    This rhythm is comprised of three parts–the break, which signals to dancers and drummers to shift in movement, and 2 or more accompaniments (we will be doing 2) played together to form polyrhythmic expressions.
    This rhythm is comprised of three parts–the break, which signals to dancers and drummers to shift in movement, and 2 or more accompaniments (we will be doing 2) played together to form polyrhythmic expressions.
    This rhythm is inspired by the Colombian rumba and is traditionally played on conga drums. We adapted it for the West African Djembe drum.
    This rhythm is inspired by the Colombian rumba and is traditionally played on conga drums. We adapted it for the West African Djembe drum.
  • My name is Katie Berns Lee, the founder of Drum Temple, where I encourage you to get in touch with your truest and most primal self. Welcome to Just the Rhythms, a pre-recorded series designed to help jumpstart your djembe-drumming journey…without the extra fluff :).
    My name is Katie Berns Lee, the founder of Drum Temple, where I encourage you to get in touch with your truest and most primal self. Welcome to Just the Rhythms, a pre-recorded series designed to help jumpstart your djembe-drumming journey…without the extra fluff :).
    Welcome to Just the Rhythms! I am so excited to have you here. Welcome to the Drum Temple family.
    Welcome to Just the Rhythms! I am so excited to have you here. Welcome to the Drum Temple family.
    Congratulations on beginning your journey into Just the Rhythms Level 1!
    Congratulations on beginning your journey into Just the Rhythms Level 1!
    In this class, we will be using the djembe drum. The djembe is a West African drum with deep cultural significance, originating from the Mande people of present-day Mali, Guinea, and surrounding regions. Its history spans hundreds of years, and it is believed to have been created by the Mandinka (Mande) people of the Malinke ethnic group, who were part of the Mali Empire (13th to 16th centuries).
    In this class, we will be using the djembe drum. The djembe is a West African drum with deep cultural significance, originating from the Mande people of present-day Mali, Guinea, and surrounding regions. Its history spans hundreds of years, and it is believed to have been created by the Mandinka (Mande) people of the Malinke ethnic group, who were part of the Mali Empire (13th to 16th centuries).
    Ground down, level up, and expand your horizons with new djembe rhythms inspired by global cultures. Rub your hands, take a deep breath, shake it out, and dive into an enriching drumming experience that elevates your musical journey.
    Ground down, level up, and expand your horizons with new djembe rhythms inspired by global cultures. Rub your hands, take a deep breath, shake it out, and dive into an enriching drumming experience that elevates your musical journey.
    Immerse yourself in the rhythms by using headphones to fully experience the base tones and vibrations of the drum. For optimal engagement, watch on a larger screen to capture the nuances of hand placement and enjoy a complete cinematic experience.
    Immerse yourself in the rhythms by using headphones to fully experience the base tones and vibrations of the drum. For optimal engagement, watch on a larger screen to capture the nuances of hand placement and enjoy a complete cinematic experience.
    In this course, I will be instructing how to add “ghost-notes” to each of the core rhythms.
    In this course, I will be instructing how to add “ghost-notes” to each of the core rhythms.
    Throughout the course, you may also see me play another drum in conjunction with the djembe to add additional color and flavor to the rhythms. This is the Ghanaian kpanlogo drum.
    Throughout the course, you may also see me play another drum in conjunction with the djembe to add additional color and flavor to the rhythms. This is the Ghanaian kpanlogo drum.
    Learn how to play the bass, tone, and slap. Then, dive into a rhythm called Practicing the Strokes developed especially to advance your tone and playing.
    Learn how to play the bass, tone, and slap. Then, dive into a rhythm called Practicing the Strokes developed especially to advance your tone and playing.
    Where do Afro-Cuban rhythms and dance come from? Throughout the course of the slave trade and beyond, African traditions have mingled with Spanish colonial music and indigenous sounds, a unique fusion emerged.
    Where do Afro-Cuban rhythms and dance come from? Throughout the course of the slave trade and beyond, African traditions have mingled with Spanish colonial music and indigenous sounds, a unique fusion emerged.
    Discover the art of adding ghost notes to your rhythms, enhancing depth and creativity. Learn to incorporate these subtle notes for a continuous, engaging feel, allowing for improvisation and personal expression. Elevate your drumming skills with this essential technique.
    Discover the art of adding ghost notes to your rhythms, enhancing depth and creativity. Learn to incorporate these subtle notes for a continuous, engaging feel, allowing for improvisation and personal expression. Elevate your drumming skills with this essential technique.
    Religious practices also played a key role, with the rhythms and songs being integral to ceremonies in Afro-Cuban religions such as Santería.
    Religious practices also played a key role, with the rhythms and songs being integral to ceremonies in Afro-Cuban religions such as Santería.
    This rhythm is comprised of three parts–the break, which signals to dancers and drummers to shift in movement, and 2 or more accompaniments (we will be doing 2) played together to form polyrhythmic expressions.
    This rhythm is comprised of three parts–the break, which signals to dancers and drummers to shift in movement, and 2 or more accompaniments (we will be doing 2) played together to form polyrhythmic expressions.
    Explore the dynamic world of rhythm with an engaging accompaniment exercise. Focus on timing and coordination as you master the upbeat pickup note and layer rhythms. Perfect for enhancing your musicality and keeping you on your toes.
    Explore the dynamic world of rhythm with an engaging accompaniment exercise. Focus on timing and coordination as you master the upbeat pickup note and layer rhythms. Perfect for enhancing your musicality and keeping you on your toes.
    Enhance your rhythmic skills by incorporating ghost notes into accompaniment number one, creating a fluid and meditative experience. Master the sequence with continuous motions, transforming basic rhythms into a seamless flow. Join in and feel the rhythm evolve.
    Enhance your rhythmic skills by incorporating ghost notes into accompaniment number one, creating a fluid and meditative experience. Master the sequence with continuous motions, transforming basic rhythms into a seamless flow. Join in and feel the rhythm evolve.
    This rhythm is comprised of three parts–the break, which signals to dancers and drummers to shift in movement, and 2 or more accompaniments (we will be doing 2) played together to form polyrhythmic expressions.
    This rhythm is comprised of three parts–the break, which signals to dancers and drummers to shift in movement, and 2 or more accompaniments (we will be doing 2) played together to form polyrhythmic expressions.
    Explore the art of rhythm with ghost notes, enhancing the richness and movement of your music. Master the swung feel by integrating subtle nuances into your accompaniment, creating a continuous and dynamic flow. Feel the rhythm come alive as you practice.
    Explore the art of rhythm with ghost notes, enhancing the richness and movement of your music. Master the swung feel by integrating subtle nuances into your accompaniment, creating a continuous and dynamic flow. Feel the rhythm come alive as you practice.
    This rhythm is inspired by the Soli Rhythm from Guinea, West Africa, one of the most common rhythms played. This interpretation is mixed with influences from conga rhythms and techniques.
    This rhythm is inspired by the Soli Rhythm from Guinea, West Africa, one of the most common rhythms played. This interpretation is mixed with influences from conga rhythms and techniques.
    Explore the power of rhythm by mastering ghost notes and alternating bass. Slow down, breathe, and embrace the triplet feel. Discover how accents and ghost notes can stabilize and empower your system, enhancing your musical journey.
    Explore the power of rhythm by mastering ghost notes and alternating bass. Slow down, breathe, and embrace the triplet feel. Discover how accents and ghost notes can stabilize and empower your system, enhancing your musical journey.
    This rhythm is inspired by the Colombian rumba and is traditionally played on conga drums. We adapted it for the West African Djembe drum.
    This rhythm is inspired by the Colombian rumba and is traditionally played on conga drums. We adapted it for the West African Djembe drum.
    Explore the captivating rhythm inspired by Rumba Colombiana, enhanced with ghost notes. Feel the wave-like motion as you master triplets and syncopation. Through snaps, claps, and varied tempos, embody the rhythm and discover your natural response to its dynamic flow.
    Explore the captivating rhythm inspired by Rumba Colombiana, enhanced with ghost notes. Feel the wave-like motion as you master triplets and syncopation. Through snaps, claps, and varied tempos, embody the rhythm and discover your natural response to its dynamic flow.
    Explore the captivating rhythm inspired by the Argentinian Bombo Legüero drum. Learn to adapt its unique beats to the djembe, transitioning from 3/4 to 6/8 time. Master hand positioning, ghost notes, and accents to create a rich, resonant sound.
    Explore the captivating rhythm inspired by the Argentinian Bombo Legüero drum. Learn to adapt its unique beats to the djembe, transitioning from 3/4 to 6/8 time. Master hand positioning, ghost notes, and accents to create a rich, resonant sound.
    Explore the dynamic world of rhythm by adding ghost notes to a chara rhythm, transitioning from a three-four to a six-eight feel. Discover how intuitive ghost notes enhance the rhythm’s fluidity and learn to internalize the triplet feel for a seamless performance.
    Explore the dynamic world of rhythm by adding ghost notes to a chara rhythm, transitioning from a three-four to a six-eight feel. Discover how intuitive ghost notes enhance the rhythm’s fluidity and learn to internalize the triplet feel for a seamless performance.

Meet Katie Berns, Your Instructor

Katie Berns Lee

Rhythmic Reconnection Guide

In association with Drum Temple

Katie Berns Lee is the founder of Drum Temple LLC, where she helps women open their hearts, ground in, and get in touch with their “truest and most primal selves” through deep activation, ancestral remembrance, and primal drumming ceremony. Through her music, Katie connects deeply to indigenous and ancient cultures from West Africa, Latin America, Mongolia, the Middle East, and folk America, and her mission encourages a return to original ways of feeling, expressing, and being as stewards of this Earth.

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