Hand Placement on a Djembe Drum

HAND PLACEMENT:
(REFER TO CLIP OF 3BASIC NOTE ON A DJEMBE DRUM)


Here are 3 pictures that show you where to hit the drum for each of the three basic notes.

Here is a pic of a base note:

Hit the drum in the center, with a cupped hand.
Don't be afraid to hit the drum hard, but listen so that it doesn't begin to become just noise.

The Middle Note:

Hit the drum just off center(left/right,doesn't matter which)
The best note will come from a spot between the centre and edge of the drum.

The Treble Note:

Hit the drum on the outer edge,
I get the best sound by smacking my hand on the side of the drum and letting my fingers bounce on the skin...you a very loud "Twang" sound.