Djembe hand drumming technique slap tone hand position

To play the Slap Tone: 1) Raise your arm from the elbow. 2) Allow your fingers to open slightly and strike the drum using the tips of your fingers. 3) As you strike the drum with your finger tips, you should notice that your hands are in a relaxed curved position. 5) Remember to focus the weight of your hand to your finger tips as you strike the drum and keep your hands relaxed. 6) The slap tone should sound louder and sharper compared to the open tone. 7) Practise the sequence Tone,Tone,Slap,Slap, remembering to alternate your hands each time.