Overview

Rating:
4.70
(35)
Version:
2.4
Last updated: 2025-03-05
Ranking
#225,903 ▼ 6,486
Overall

Features & Capabilities

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 Certified Teachers all over the world. There's an online store, and with ClubTTM, there are countless hours of video posted by both Mamady Keïta and TTM Certified Teachers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Tom Taylor
Rating:
4.70
(35)
Version:
2.4 Last updated: 2025-03-05
Version code:
872972190
Creation date:
2016-03-22
Compatible devices:
Size:
157.98MB
Price:
4.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-19
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Tom Taylor
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/djembef%C3%B6la/id1093859891
Website:
http://www.ttmda.com/djembefola

User Reviews

The app is widely praised as a comprehensive, well-organized djembe learning tool with rich cultural context. It offers an extensive library of authentic rhythms from Mamady Keïta, intuitive navigation, and strong practice features (tempo control, part isolation, and adjustable volumes) backed by educational content on history and regions. While a few reviewers mention minor wishes (DAW export or sharing purchases), the overall consensus is that it is an essential resource for beginners to advanced players for learning and practicing West African drumming.
Pros
  • Extremely comprehensive and authentic library of West African djembe rhythms, including many from Mamady Keïta, with cultural context and history.
  • Well-organized, intuitive interface that makes navigation, isolating parts, and practicing easy for both beginners and advanced players.
  • Rich educational content (regional bios, cultural significance, maps) that deepens learning alongside rhythm practice.
  • Powerful practice features: tempo control (slow down/speed up), individual drum muting/isolating, and the ability to play along with a built-in ensemble.
  • High-quality, natural-sounding recordings and flexible playback (able to hear entire ensemble or individual parts).
Cons
Recent reviews
whoa! almost 5 dozen new Mamady Keïta Original Rhythms?! (yes, we've been busy)
by ta*****, 2026-02-24

This collection of African rhythms is comprehensive and inspiring, for those who like super-complex rhythms (try playing together even two basic parts of any of these rhythms and you’ll say OMG!) Also terrific for accompanying workouts: change pace, volume, (and mood!) with ease.
by Ol*****, 2025-03-12
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