Assessment
Since 2012, the TTMDA Level Assessment Program has benefited aspiring djembe students worldwide. It also provides a clear, progressive pathway for Certified Teachers, who complete all eight Traditional Rhythm levels before taking the Certified Teacher test.
The TTMDA Level Assessment program is conducted either live online or in person with a TTMDA Certified Teacher. The information on this site applies to live online assessments.
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Online Assessment Period : 20 Apr - 27 Apr 2026
Registration now open til 5 April 2026!
Steps to achieve your TTMDA Level Assessment Certification
- Register
You will be able to select the assessment level that you wish to register for.
There will also be options for assessment dates that you can choose based on your preference. - Payment
Upon receiving your registration, we will send you an acknowledgment email for the level you have registered for.
A payment link will be provided for you as well where you can simply click on it and make payment for your assessment. - Confirmation
Once payment is made, we will email you
a. The confirmed assessment date & time assigned to you based on your selection.
b. The zoom link for your assessment.
c. The things to prepare and the criteria to pass your assessment level.
d. Audio files that will be used during your assessment for your practice. - Play
The TTMDA Certified Teacher will first conduct a simple sound & visual check to ensure both of you can see and hear one another.
You will then be asked to demonstrate all the rhythms/solo phrases based on your assessment level. - Receive
Upon successfully demonstrating all the required rhythms / solo phrases, your assessment level certificate will be emailed to you within one week of your assessment.
In the event that you are not able to demonstrate the requirement of your assessment level, you can request to register for another session within the same week.
Rhythm Levels
Based on your progress, you can attempt the assessment level by level.
Assessment Fees
Traditional Rhythms
- Djembe Level 1 - US$60
- Djembe Level 2 - US$60
- Djembe Level 3 - US$80
- Dunun Level 1 - US$60
- Dunun Level 2 - US$80
- Dunun Level 3 - US$80
- Djembe & Dunun Level 4 - US$95
- Djembe & Dunun Level 5 - US$95
- Djembe & Dunun Level 6 - US$95
- Djembe & Dunun Level 7 - US$110
- Djembe & Dunun Level 8 - US$110
Solo Technique
- Solo Level 1 - US$40
- Solo Level 2 - US$40
- Solo Level 3 - US$80
- Solo Level 4 - US$80
- Solo Level 5 - US$95
- Solo Level 6 - US$95
- Solo Level 7 - US$110
- Solo Level 8 - US$110
Mamady Keïta Rhythms
- MK Level 1 - US$80
- MK Level 2 - US$80
- MK Level 3 - US$95
- MK Level 4 - US$95
- MK Level 5 - US$110
- MK Level 6 - US$110
- MK Level 7 - US$130
- MK Level 8 - US$130
Dance Performance
- Dance Performance Level 1A - US$40
- Dance Performance Level 1B - US$40
- Dance Performance Level 2 - US$60
- Dance Performance Level 3 - US$60
- Dance Performance Level 4 - US$80
- Dance Performance Level 5 - US$80
- Dance Performance Level 6 - US$95
- Dance Performance Level 7 - US$95
- Dance Performance Level 8 - US$95
- Dance Performance Level 9 - US$110
- Dance Performance Level 10 - US$110
- Dance Performance Level 11 - US$110
Learning Resources
The best way to prepare for assessment is to attend our classes progressively.
These learning materials form part of the curriculum and can help to prepare for assessment. The djembeföla! app contains many rhythms in the curriculum.
