About djembefola!
#djembe #djembefola #drum #African #westAfrican #MamadyKeïta #Mamady #TTMDA Inspired by Master Djembeföla, Mamady Keïta, and designed for students and enthusiasts worldwide, djembeföla! is the most comprehensive West African drumming app available today. Scroll through dozens of traditional rhythms, each with djembe and dunun parts, using sorting options such as Region, Ethnic Group, Cultural Purpose, and more. Press play and following the djembe signal, the selected rhythm plays in a continuous loop, as the cursor visually marks each beat. With master tempo and volume controls, as well as separate volume sliders and mute buttons for each djembe and dunun part (including the dunun bells) djembefola! is infinitely customizable. A Signal Repeat selector allows the user to hear the signal repeat, and choose between several different intervals. A selectable Metronome function keeps you in time with traditional shekere or clave sounds. Press the 'i' (info) button for more in-depth information about the rhythm, including maps -- information that is vital to the preservation of West African drumming culture. Play it through headphones for individual woodshedding, or through a home stereo or PA system via WiFi or BlueTooth to play as a group. Set the sorting function to 'LEVELS' and djembeföla! is uniquely set up to follow TamTam Mandingue Djembe Academy's curriculum for certification. With links to TTMDA and ClubTTM, djembeföla! is the perfect tool to help you achieve your TTMDA certification. In-app purchases mean you can go at your own pace -- start with the Beginner Levels Module, and when you're ready, explore the Intermediate and Advanced Modules. There's even a Dununba Rhythms Module with 21 Dununba Rhythms, and now modules with rhythms created by Mamady Keïta. Features: • over 120 rhythms available in Version 2.0, • multiple sorting groups - alphabetical, ethnic group, region, purpose, and TTM curriculum levels • actual recordings instead of samples - means it sounds organic and authentic instead of computer-generated. • single page interface - you don't have to switch pages to view the notation, or change the mix. • master tempo control - slide left or right for .75x to 1.5x the rhythm's default tempo, and simply tap the control to return the tempo to the rhythm's default value. • individual mute and volume controls - emphasize whichever parts you want to hear more clearly. • signal repeat option for repeating the signal at varying cycles • new metronome options including shekere & clave • in-app purchases - build your library of rhythms as you go, with available rhythm packs from Beginner to Advanced, and more *note: with initial purchase, 8 rhythms have full functionality: Abondan Balakulandjan Bao Denadon Kotedjuga Kuku Mendiani Takosaba • links to TTMDA and ClubTTM - one of the world's most in-depth resources for West African drumming culture, the TTMDA site lists all kinds of drumming events and workshops, as well as links to TTMDA…
What djembefola! Is Used For
Based on the metadata, djembefola! appears to be a phone app for learning, practicing, and organizing West African djembe and dunun rhythms. It is aimed at students and enthusiasts who want to browse traditional rhythms, follow along with recorded parts, and study how the patterns are structured. The app’s category and description suggest a focus on music practice rather than casual listening, with support for rhythm exploration and guided repetition.
A common use case may be personal rehearsal: users can play a selected rhythm in a continuous loop, adjust tempo and volume, and mute or isolate individual drum parts to focus on specific sections. The metadata also points to educational use, since the app includes sorting by region, ethnic group, cultural purpose, and learning level, plus in-depth rhythm information and maps. Network permissions and mention of Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi suggest it may also be used in group settings or with external audio output, while the keep-awake permission fits longer practice sessions.
Common uses
- Practice djembe and dunun rhythms at different tempos
- Loop rhythms for repeated listening and rehearsal
- Adjust or mute individual drum parts for focused study
- Browse rhythms by region, ethnic group, purpose, or level
- Use the info section for rhythm background and related maps
- Play audio through headphones or external speakers during group practice
App Details
Package:
com.taylormadeaudio.djembefola
Developer:
taylormadeaudio, LLC
Version:
2.4
Updated:
Mar 5, 2025
Min Android:
7.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes
Official Listing
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Official listing available on
Google Play
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Package name:
com.taylormadeaudio.djembefola
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Age rating:
Everyone
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