Hi I'm Varun Venkit and I welcome you to
'Mandingue Rhythms For Drum Set'. In this series of 11 videos I'm so happy to share with you my
interpretation of West African rhythms on the kit. Through this project you'll learn about
the Djembe, Dununs and also the cultural and ethnic information associated with each of
these rhythms. The videos consist of ensemble, like a traditional ensemble demonstration, a kit
demo and explanation, along with drum notation. I invite drummers to dive deep into the world
of Mandingue percussion, experience the unique feel of grooves from West Africa, add to
and explore a new vocabulary on the kit….
