This 136 page volume features over 70 pages of musical notation and more than two hours of djembe and dunun music on two accompanying audio CDs. The rhythms covered in volume 1 are: Birea Dansa, Dansa, Didadi, Domba (Suku or Soli), Goï (Sunu), Jondon, Komo (Tansolé), Koredjouka, Madan, Sandia (Lamba), Sigandi (Maraka) and Woloso. Students can hear the djembe and dunun accompaniment parts for each rhythm as well as at least one djembe and one dunun solo. Abdoul's own explanations of the cultural context of each rhythm are printed throughout. Those familiar with Abdoul will recognize his tone in the many asides, musings, and words of encouragement. A new system of rhythmic notation is presented in this book. The system is highly geometric and is designed to be easy to read as well as to write by hand. All accompaniments and complete solos are transcribed in the book and the transcriptions are time-coded. Within each solo transcription certain melodic phrases or themes have been highlighted. To order your copy of this publication or for wholesale inquiries please send an email through the contact section of this website.