Notation Example 1

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This rhythm is a basic accompaniment pattern, which is used by the Malinke tribe:



   
The symbols stand for the various sounds of the Djembé drum:
 
Klangsymbol Bass  Klangsymbol Tom  Klangsymbol Slap
 
The notes with a star below are to be played with the right hand - by righthanded people.

You can also speak this rhythm using syllables like:
   
 

 Boom - bi-bi - - da - Boom - bi-bi - - da - ...