Rhythm Reference

Do you play, study or teach Djembe or Dununs?

Get concise audio and notation
for dozens of rhythms
with one simple download

Abondon Aconcon Bao Dalah Denadon Diansa Djaa Djagbe Djole Dununba Fanga Fankani Fulafare Garangedon Gidamba Guineafare Kakilambe Kala Kassa Kassasoro Konden Konkoba Koredjuga Kuku Lamban Liberte Makru Mamaya Mane Maraka Mendiani Moribayassa N'Goron Niger Senefoli Sinte Soboninkun Sofa Soko Soli Sorsornet Sunu Temate Tiriba Toro Wassalon Wolosodon Yamama Yankadi

The Rhythm Reference lets you instantly download:

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Over a thousand
djembe and dunun players around the world are using
The Rhythm Reference.
See what they have to say:

-Noah M., Austin, TX

"This is a great tool for teachers and students alike. I strongly recommend RRP to any djembe or dunun player who wants to have a huge library of rhythms instantly available for study, practice, and reference. I own the whole library. I wish this material had been around 15 years ago. Drummers studying djembe now have a tool that makes it much easier than ever to learn this material."

-Aly S., Albuquerque, NM

"Thanks. I got all the downloads and I am freakin' on the wealth of information... what a great job you all are doing. With great appreciation,"

-Nate V., Denver,CO

”I love this! It’s so easy to sit down with a group of people and play. With each part so well indexed we can listen to each part individually and get everyone on the same page. The Solo Phrases are bad ass, and the 30 minute practice tracks are an amazing tool. I can throw my headphones on and focus on solo technique for 1/2 an hour without having to stop the music and restart it. It’s revolutionized my practice. Thank you

-Djems D., Boston, MA

"I didn't think I was gonna get this much material!! This project is incredible (very well organized and easy to use)!!-don't have to dig through old recordings to find accompaniments or try to read some crazy notation that I can't feel. You guys went over the top with this. Big Thanks"

-Greg V., Michigan

Words can't express how pleased I am with The Rhythm Reference Project. I don't have regular access to a teacher where I live, but The Rhythm Reference keeps the rhythms organized for me in a cohesive way that allows me to call them up on my iPod at a moments notice. I have purchased other instructional materials, but none of them are like this. I can honestly say that if I had to recommend only one study tool for experienced or beginner students of djembe and dun-dun it would be The Rhythm Reference.

-Cheri S., Colorado

What an amazing resource you have created of knowledge for us to learn and experience from! The sound quality is excellent, the educational value is HUGE! Thank you so much for putting this together. It is an invaluable gift and offering to the lovers of rhythm and groove! Thanks again!

-David H., Santa Cruz, CA

I have been utilizing the Rhythm Reference Project since its inception. It has been a valuable resource for quick reference and for study. The format and organization are wonderful, especially being able to download them to my Mp3 player and listen to the rhythms, wherever I am. I have studied with masters of djembe and dun dun and Fara Tolno's playing is definitely the real deal. This Reference Project has saved me hundreds of hours of compilation and organization of rhythms and is well worth it! I can practice on my own wherever I am. The recordings are great sound quality and I can clearly hear all the parts of Djembe and Dun Dun and bell. Thank you !!

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Would you like to learn more
before you get your own copy?

Each part is played
by master drummer
& world renown teacher

Fara Tolno

lead soloist of
Kissidugu &
Les Merveilles
de Guinea

Recorded in Colorado's premier recording studio....

listen to a few samples:
(we suggest listening with headphones or earbuds... your computer speakers just won't cut it!)

Each part is easily indexed so you can quickly find
the exact part you’re looking for.

Dedicated students and a world class djembefola have collaborated
to bring you this powerful reference and study tool.

The Rhythm Reference includes enough material
to keep you learning for a lifetime…

Set your hands on fire!

Ready to own your own copy?

We also offer several options to meet the needs of every enthusiast.

The first option is to purchase one or more of our
50-rhythm collections.
These collections are great option for beginning students,
or those who focus solely on a single instrument or discipline.