Drum tutors, Djembe Options

[ExpressYourself]

I've just bought a Djembe for my kids (age 5 and 3) as a starting point to learning the drums. We already have a drum kit but it's too big for them.

I also thought some drumming rhythm work might help some of my own piano and singing students.

Anyway, my question is... what book?

I've found this one
http://www.alfred.com/Products/Alfreds-Kid...--00-23182.aspx

Does anyone have any thoughts. Or do you think making my own games up is sufficient?

I had bought the Trinity Introducing Drum Kit book but it's far too difficult right from the start for total beginners.

Thanks

[Scooby Doo]

I think I would be inclined to do lots of experimenting with the drum, playing along to lots of different music, trying out different rhythm patterns before getting in to any notation. It's a great idea for building their general musical skills, sense of rhythm and steady beat and so on. I think you'll have a lot of fun! You can also experiment with getting different timbres - hitting the drum in different places, with flat hand / finger tips and so on - I'm sure there must be tutorials on Youtube for more ideas as well.

[ExpressYourself]

Thanks Scooby, I had definitely thought to stay away from notation and was going to use the tutor book to guide me rather than put it in front of the boys.

YouTube is a good idea though, thanks