Here's a short video on how to finger snap by Glen Velez:
Monday, December 24, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Glen Velez on YouTube
Here's a great little video of Glen Velez playing the frame drum in the form which he has made popular and influenced so many frame drummer today.
Now if I could only learn to snap like he does... awesome!
Now if I could only learn to snap like he does... awesome!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
ESSENTIAL FRAME DRUM METHOD
Music Community Resources, a nonprofit organization presents:
ESSENTIAL FRAME DRUM METHOD
A Workshop for Traditional Middle Eastern and Balkan Music
the drummer is naturally ambidextrous
with
ROWAN STORM
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm . 19 January 2008
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm . 20 January 2008
Saturday and Sunday $90 . only Saturday $50
informal gathering Saturday evening with guest musicians
Fellowship Hall . Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
Winslow . Bainbridge Island . Washington
a short walk from the Seattle ferry
close to restaurants . some overnight housing available
please pre-register . for more information:
Forest . ziraat@olympus.net . (360) 385-6114
Beginners Welcome
a method to access both sides of the brain with
Frame Drums of the Middle East and Balkans
bendir * daff * dayereh * tambourine
* rhythms of traditional music and dance
* rhythmic structure of music
* rhythmic development
* bring your own frame drum if you have one,
* preferably with a narrow frame
* some drums available for workshop use and purchase
with kind support from Cooperman Drum Company
.*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*.
ROWAN STORM has been studying, performing and teaching a wide
range of Middle Eastern percussion instruments for over 25 years
in many countries, collaborating with some of the greatest masters
of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music. Since 2000 Rowan has
studied and performed in concert tours with the legendary Master
of Persian Classical music, Mohammad Reza Lotfi.
Living in Greece and Switzerland since 1993, Rowan is a leader in
the current movement within Greek music and culture of embracing
shared Oriental heritage. Recently Rowan traveled alone for three
months throughout Iran, deepening her understanding of Persian
Classical music, the role of women in ancient, sacred percussion
traditions, as well as the deep Eastern roots of Western culture.
For some of her Iran travels, see her weblog,
www.iran-rowanstorm.blogspot.com.
Rowan teaches at the week-long Middle East Music and Dance Camp
during August in the magnificent redwood forest of Mendocino,
California, www.middleeastcamp.com.
ESSENTIAL FRAME DRUM METHOD
A Workshop for Traditional Middle Eastern and Balkan Music
the drummer is naturally ambidextrous
with
ROWAN STORM
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm . 19 January 2008
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm . 20 January 2008
Saturday and Sunday $90 . only Saturday $50
informal gathering Saturday evening with guest musicians
Fellowship Hall . Eagle Harbor Congregational Church
Winslow . Bainbridge Island . Washington
a short walk from the Seattle ferry
close to restaurants . some overnight housing available
please pre-register . for more information:
Forest . ziraat@olympus.net . (360) 385-6114
Beginners Welcome
a method to access both sides of the brain with
Frame Drums of the Middle East and Balkans
bendir * daff * dayereh * tambourine
* rhythms of traditional music and dance
* rhythmic structure of music
* rhythmic development
* bring your own frame drum if you have one,
* preferably with a narrow frame
* some drums available for workshop use and purchase
with kind support from Cooperman Drum Company
.*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*. . .*.
ROWAN STORM has been studying, performing and teaching a wide
range of Middle Eastern percussion instruments for over 25 years
in many countries, collaborating with some of the greatest masters
of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music. Since 2000 Rowan has
studied and performed in concert tours with the legendary Master
of Persian Classical music, Mohammad Reza Lotfi.
Living in Greece and Switzerland since 1993, Rowan is a leader in
the current movement within Greek music and culture of embracing
shared Oriental heritage. Recently Rowan traveled alone for three
months throughout Iran, deepening her understanding of Persian
Classical music, the role of women in ancient, sacred percussion
traditions, as well as the deep Eastern roots of Western culture.
For some of her Iran travels, see her weblog,
www.iran-rowanstorm.blogspot.com.
Rowan teaches at the week-long Middle East Music and Dance Camp
during August in the magnificent redwood forest of Mendocino,
California, www.middleeastcamp.com.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
NAFDA FRAME DRUM FEST 2008!
NORTH AMERICAN FRAME DRUM ASSOCIATION
A new association for professionals and enthusiasts of the frame drum in all styles and locations. The association is located in the USA but open to all to join. More info about becoming a member will appear on the NAFDA websites soon. The NAFDA websites are http://www.myspace.com/northamericanframedrumassociation
http://groups.myspace.com/framedrums
Each year NAFDA will put on a large frame drum festival for its members that features concerts, workshops, and presentations from top frame drummers in all styles.
The frame drum festival makes it a point to feature a concentration of frame drummers from the northeast USA area including female frame drummers, national and international frame drum artists, and new and up and coming talent in frame drumming.
The North American Frame Drum Association's FRAME DRUM FEST 2008, the first ever of its kind in the USA, will take place on March 28-30, 2008 in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. This special first event of the NAFDA will be open to all. Following events will be open to members only.
Confirmed artists for the festival concerts, workshops, and presentations include:
- Carlo Rizzo - http://www.pagesperson-orange.fr/Carlo.Rizzo/cariboost1/index.html
- N. Scott Robinson - http://www.nscottrobinson.com/
- Shane Shanahan - http://shaneshanahan.com/
- Jennifer Caputo - http://www.rasbliutto.net/concerts/7concerts.html
- David Kuckhermann - http://framedrums.de/
Guest Artists:
- Kathryn Lockwood - viola - http://www.myspace.com/kathrynlockwood
- Saskia Tomkins - fiddle - http://steafan.com/saskiatomkins
Festival is all inclusive on site: 2 concerts, 2 presentations, 1 clinic, 9 workshops, 2 nights lodging, and 7 meals for $375.00 per person.
Artists' booth will have frame drums, CDs, DVDs, and books for sale.
Private lessons with individual artists available (extra charge per lesson).
Proposed Schedule (subject to change):
North American Frame Drum Association – Frame Drum Fest 2008 in Morristown, NJ - USA.
FRIDAY: March 28, 2008
11:00 am - 2:30 pm - meet & greet.
3:00 pm - 4:20 pm - Workshop: Marla Leigh - Intro to Frame Drumming (Tar).
4:30 pm -5:30 pm - Clinic: Jamey Haddad - Frame Drums & Looping.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Dinner
7:30 - 9:30 pm - Concert: Valerie Dee Naranjo, Marla Leigh, Rafael
Pereíra, John de Kadt, Shane Shanahan, Steafan Hannigan & Saskia
Tomkins (fiddle), Jamey Haddad Trio.
Post-concert: Evening hang / practice / jam sessions / private lessons
__________________________________________________________
SATURDAY: March 29, 2008
7:00 am - 8:45 am - Breakfast on site.
9:00 am - 10:20 am - Workshop: Rafael Pereíra - Modern Pandeiro & Tamborim Styles.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Workshop: Glen Fittin - Techniques for Bendir.
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch on site.
1:10 - 2:00 pm - Presentation by N. Scott Robinson on Kanjira Research
in India.
2:10 - 3:20 pm - Workshop: Steafan Hannigan - Traditional Irish Bodhran.
3:30 - 5:30 pm - Workshop: Carlo Rizzo - Tamburello & Polytimbral Tambourine.
5:30 - 7:20 pm - Dinner / Break.
7:30 - 9:30 pm - Concert: Michel Mirhej Baklouk, Yousif Sheronick & Kathryn Lockwood (viola), Glen Fittin & N. Scott Robinson with K. S. Resmi (Carnatic vocals), David Kuckhermann, Glen Velez, Carlo Rizzo.
_________________________________________________________
SUNDAY: March 30, 2008
7:00 am - 8:45 am - Breakfast on site.
9:00 am - 10:20 am - Workshop: Michel Mirhej Baklouk & Yousif Sheronick - Traditional & Modern Riq Techniques.
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Workshop: Shane Shanahan - Techniques for Multiple Frame Drums.
12:00-1:00 pm - Lunch on site.
1:15-2:10 pm - Presentation by ethnomusicologist Jennifer Caputo on
Tammurriatta and Tammorra in Southern Italy.
2:20-3:20 pm - Workshop: N. Scott Robinson - Fusion Techniques for Ghaval.
3:30-5:30 pm - Workshop: David Kuckhermann - Persian Hand Drumming Techniques of Tonbak & Daf on Frame Drums.
Post concert - dinner & disperse.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Cooperman Riq Auction on Ebay
Looking for a Cooperman Riq with a Renaissance head? There an auction on eBay that just started: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270188498638
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
New Kanjira Instructional DVD released
Now Available for Secure Oline Order - New kanjira instructional DVD &
solo kanjira CD by Amrit Nataraj - just released!!
Available at http://www.nscottrobinson.com/ordering.php
- All proceeds go directly to the artists minus CC Now, shipping, and
packing fees.
1) DVD - Khanjira . . . A Journey Within by Amrit Nataraj - $25.00 plus
$5.00 shipping (US & Canada, international is more)
Instructional DVD (in NTSC only), 1 hour, focusing on the style and
techniques of G. Harishankar.
-This DVD features the real techniques used in the style of G.
Harishankar direct from his top disciple.
Amrit has a series of DVDs and a real method for learning the most
advanced techniques for kanjira. This first volume focuses only on
technique and is filled with exercises in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8, and 9
subdivisions per beat with all of the various fingerings explained
clearly. These techniques can be applied to other frame drums. The final
section is on how to take the Ta Di Ki Na Tum phrase and play it in a
variety of subdivisions and speeds. There is also a short section on G.
Harishankar with a brief video clip of his playing as an historical
perspective. This DVD is unlike anything else available for kanjira
studies because of its technical focus.
2) CD - KhanjirAmrit by Amrit Nataraj - $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping (US &
Canada, international is more)
Audio CD tribute to G. Harishankar, 1 hour of mind blowing music by
India's top kanjira artist. The talam is clearly marked throughout with
small finger cymbals over-dubbed so following the intricacies of the
rhythm is easier. There are things on this CD no other kanjira player
has done before. Very nice booklet describing all the rhythmic
subdivisions of each piece with the CD in hard jewel case is included.
This CD feature 7 tracks in a variety of styles including the only
recording of a Carnatic composition accompanied by kanjira only (no
mridangam). The 1st piece is for violin and kanjira with a 16 minutes
kanjira solo!
Other tracks feature 2 tuned kanjiras accompanying flamenco guitars, a
jaw dropping duet between tabla and kanjira in 7, a mind blowing duet
between mridangam and kanjira in 9 as a tribute to G. Harishankar (both
instruments played by Amrit), a duet between chende (folk drum from
Kerala played for KathaKali dance theater) and kanjira in 5, a kanjira
trio featuring tuned kanjiras playing interlocked parts, and a computer
music piece in 33 featuring kanjira solo with orchestral sounds.
solo kanjira CD by Amrit Nataraj - just released!!
Available at http://www.nscottrobinson.com/ordering.php
- All proceeds go directly to the artists minus CC Now, shipping, and
packing fees.
1) DVD - Khanjira . . . A Journey Within by Amrit Nataraj - $25.00 plus
$5.00 shipping (US & Canada, international is more)
Instructional DVD (in NTSC only), 1 hour, focusing on the style and
techniques of G. Harishankar.
-This DVD features the real techniques used in the style of G.
Harishankar direct from his top disciple.
Amrit has a series of DVDs and a real method for learning the most
advanced techniques for kanjira. This first volume focuses only on
technique and is filled with exercises in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 7, 8, and 9
subdivisions per beat with all of the various fingerings explained
clearly. These techniques can be applied to other frame drums. The final
section is on how to take the Ta Di Ki Na Tum phrase and play it in a
variety of subdivisions and speeds. There is also a short section on G.
Harishankar with a brief video clip of his playing as an historical
perspective. This DVD is unlike anything else available for kanjira
studies because of its technical focus.
2) CD - KhanjirAmrit by Amrit Nataraj - $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping (US &
Canada, international is more)
Audio CD tribute to G. Harishankar, 1 hour of mind blowing music by
India's top kanjira artist. The talam is clearly marked throughout with
small finger cymbals over-dubbed so following the intricacies of the
rhythm is easier. There are things on this CD no other kanjira player
has done before. Very nice booklet describing all the rhythmic
subdivisions of each piece with the CD in hard jewel case is included.
This CD feature 7 tracks in a variety of styles including the only
recording of a Carnatic composition accompanied by kanjira only (no
mridangam). The 1st piece is for violin and kanjira with a 16 minutes
kanjira solo!
Other tracks feature 2 tuned kanjiras accompanying flamenco guitars, a
jaw dropping duet between tabla and kanjira in 7, a mind blowing duet
between mridangam and kanjira in 9 as a tribute to G. Harishankar (both
instruments played by Amrit), a duet between chende (folk drum from
Kerala played for KathaKali dance theater) and kanjira in 5, a kanjira
trio featuring tuned kanjiras playing interlocked parts, and a computer
music piece in 33 featuring kanjira solo with orchestral sounds.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
2008 Cooperman Drum Catalog available
Download the 2008 Cooperman Drum catalog from N. Scott Robinson's website: http://www.nscottrobinson.com/CoopermanFrameDrumCatalog07-08.pdf
Friday, October 19, 2007
Drumming in Marrakech
Here's a great video submitted by Pete Lockett, of folks street drumming. It's an amazing video showing the energy of street drumming.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Marimbata Cajon
OK, I'll admit that this drum has nothing what so ever to do with Middle Eastern drumming, but it's just sooo cool that I had to post a entry about this. It called a Marimbata Cajon and it's made by AfroRhythms in Santa Clara CA. Here's the link for the website: http://www.afrorhythms.com//product_info.php?cPath=24&products_id=48Sunday, October 07, 2007
Drum Lessons with Mike Fair
Mike Fair is teaching middle eastern drum lessons again in the San Francisco bay area, starting this month.
WHAT: Doumbek, Riqq classes and middle eastern rhythms
WHEN: 3 Wednesdays, OCT 17th, NOV 14th, DEC 12
TIME: Gather @ 7:15, Class: 7:30-9PM
COST: $15 per class
Details: Bring your own drum
WHERE: Khajulah’s Home Studio
609 Minor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(Between Downtown SJ and Willow Glen, near 280, Bird Exit. Easy access via public trannsportation: light rail and bus route 64)
To secure your space, please contact Patrice/Khajulah: patrice-khajulah AT excite DOT com
408-279-8524
www.khajulah.com
For more information, please contact Mike/Faraz: msfair AT comcast DOT net
650-369-2368
www.meridianmajor.com
WHAT: Doumbek, Riqq classes and middle eastern rhythms
WHEN: 3 Wednesdays, OCT 17th, NOV 14th, DEC 12
TIME: Gather @ 7:15, Class: 7:30-9PM
COST: $15 per class
Details: Bring your own drum
WHERE: Khajulah’s Home Studio
609 Minor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
(Between Downtown SJ and Willow Glen, near 280, Bird Exit. Easy access via public trannsportation: light rail and bus route 64)
To secure your space, please contact Patrice/Khajulah: patrice-khajulah AT excite DOT com
408-279-8524
www.khajulah.com
For more information, please contact Mike/Faraz: msfair AT comcast DOT net
650-369-2368
www.meridianmajor.com
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
WOMENS DRUMMING & YOGA FALL RETREAT
Please check out this transformational experience in paradise. Through drumming, chanting, dancing, yoga, ceremony, organic cuisine and luxurious hot spring soaks, you will connect with the ancient lineage of women drummers and create a sisterhood of spirited drumming goddesses! Marla Leigh is organizing this event.
Workshop includes the opportunity to experience:
- Traditional drumming styles and rhythms from India, North Africa & the
Middle East - Universal approach to playing any type of hand drum
- How to easily improvise in both even and odd meters
- How to effectively keep solid time
- West African Drumming and Dancing from Ghana
- Sacred chants from around the world
Plus 3 homemade organic meals per day, hot springs soaks, free time for yoga
classes @ Harbin and much more
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS, BEGINNERS ARE ENCOURAGED!!
Frame drums and some African drums provided, bring a drum if you have one.
Space is limited.
WHEN: October 26 -28, 2007
COST: Early Bird, $350(before October 6), Regular $395
Where: Harbin Hot Springs, CA
SPECIAL OFFER: Receive $50 off per each person you recommend to retreat!!
NOTE: Only a few spots remain as of the publishing of this entry!
MORE INFO:
http://www.marlaleigh.com/
(cell) 661.645.0724
Monday, September 24, 2007
Baltimore International Rhythm and Drumming Society
The Baltimore International Rhythm Festival
Returns With Sensational Line Up of Drumming and Dance
After a one year hiatus, the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival,
12th Edition, returns to St. John's United Methodist Church in Charles
Village at 27th St. and St. Paul St. on September 28th and 29th.
This year's festivities include evening concerts on both Friday and
Saturday, featuring on Friday tribal drumming of The Rhythm Shamans,
the Sufi devotional rhythms of the SAMA Ensemble, and the Shamanic
hip-hop of Freek Factory. While Saturday's bill includes, Djembefola
(master drummer) Mahiri Fadjimba Keita and friends, and progressive
Middle-Eastern / Arabic percussionist Raquy and the Cavemen
(considered by many as the Hottest Bellydance Music in the US).
Outside on Saturday, come and enjoy drum circles, local performers,
sideshows, belly dancing, and an intriguing line up of vendors -- its
a great place to buy that African drum you have always wanted. Also
Saturday, Jaqui MacMillan, Mahiri Keita, and Lisa Zahiya will offer
workshops in drumming and dance.
WHEN: Sept 28-29, 2007
TIME: The shows begin at 8 PM.
WHERE: St. John's United Methodist Church in Charles Village at 27th St. and St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD
COST: Tickets for both evening concerts are $15 for one night or $25 for
both (adults) and $10/$15 (students--6 to 17), kids 5 and under are
free. Tickets are available through the BIRDS website:
www.drumtogether.net
For additional information on the Baltimore International Rhythm
Festival contact Mr. Korup at BIRDS.Fest@gmail.com.
Voice Phone Number: 518-435-5343
Email Address: BIRDS.Fest@gmail.com
Website: www.drumtogether.net
Returns With Sensational Line Up of Drumming and Dance
After a one year hiatus, the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival,
12th Edition, returns to St. John's United Methodist Church in Charles
Village at 27th St. and St. Paul St. on September 28th and 29th.
This year's festivities include evening concerts on both Friday and
Saturday, featuring on Friday tribal drumming of The Rhythm Shamans,
the Sufi devotional rhythms of the SAMA Ensemble, and the Shamanic
hip-hop of Freek Factory. While Saturday's bill includes, Djembefola
(master drummer) Mahiri Fadjimba Keita and friends, and progressive
Middle-Eastern / Arabic percussionist Raquy and the Cavemen
(considered by many as the Hottest Bellydance Music in the US).
Outside on Saturday, come and enjoy drum circles, local performers,
sideshows, belly dancing, and an intriguing line up of vendors -- its
a great place to buy that African drum you have always wanted. Also
Saturday, Jaqui MacMillan, Mahiri Keita, and Lisa Zahiya will offer
workshops in drumming and dance.
WHEN: Sept 28-29, 2007
TIME: The shows begin at 8 PM.
WHERE: St. John's United Methodist Church in Charles Village at 27th St. and St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD
COST: Tickets for both evening concerts are $15 for one night or $25 for
both (adults) and $10/$15 (students--6 to 17), kids 5 and under are
free. Tickets are available through the BIRDS website:
www.drumtogether.net
For additional information on the Baltimore International Rhythm
Festival contact Mr. Korup at BIRDS.Fest@gmail.com.
Voice Phone Number: 518-435-5343
Email Address: BIRDS.Fest@gmail.com
Website: www.drumtogether.net
2nd Annual Caravansary Frame Drum Festival
What: 2nd Annual Caravansary Frame Drum Festival
When: Sept 29-30, 2007
Where: St Mark's Church, Myddleton Square, London
Details:
There will be various workshops focusing on different drumming styles and techniques presented throughtout each day, highlighted by a Master Class with Hossam Ramzy on Sunday
For complete info, check out their website: http://www.caravansary.org/drumming/festival/
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Yousif Sheronick on YouTube
Here's a great solo by Yousif Sheronick on Riq, on YouTube. He plays a Kevork Riq in this video.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Essential Frame Drum Method with Rowan Storm
Essential Frame Drum Method is a Workshop for Traditional Middle Eastern and Balkan Music with ROWAN STORM
Date: Sunday, September 30, 2007
Time: 2 - 5 pm. Registration starts at 1:45 pm
Cost: $25 at the door, cash only please
Location: Pacific Arts Center, 10469 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90025
(a few blocks east from the 405 Freeway, ample street parking)
For more information: rowanstorm@yahoo.com
Details:
Date: Sunday, September 30, 2007
Time: 2 - 5 pm. Registration starts at 1:45 pm
Cost: $25 at the door, cash only please
Location: Pacific Arts Center, 10469 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 90025
(a few blocks east from the 405 Freeway, ample street parking)
For more information: rowanstorm@yahoo.com
Details:
- Beginners Welcome !
- Learn essential elements of traditional playing technique for frame drums found
throughout the Middle East and Balkans, including bendir, dayereh, daff and tambourine - Learn to play some basic rhythms for traditional music and dance
- Learn to analyse and understand more deeply the rhythmic structure of music
- For musicians, dancers, and music lovers
- Bring your own frame drum if you have one Variety of drums available for workshop use and purchase with grateful support from Noisy Toys Drum Shop and Cooperman Drum Company
ROWAN STORM has been studying, recording, performing and teaching a wide range of
Middle Eastern percussion instruments for over 25 years throughout the United States,
Central America, Europe, Cyprus, Turkey, Iran and Kurdistan. She has collaborated with
some of the greatest masters of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music, including Michel
Mirhige Baklouk, Mohammed el-Akkad, Taksim Ensemble, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Necati
Celik, Domna Samiou, Tasia Vera, Yiannis Vasilopoulos, Ross Daly, Djamshid Chemirani,
Khalifeh Rahmeh, Nima Janmohammadi and Lian Ensemble. Since 2000 Rowan has studied
and performed in concert tours with the legendary master of Persian Classical music,
Mohammad Reza Lotfi.
Rowan performs in conservatories, universities, concert halls and broadcasts throughout
the United States, Central America, Europe, Turkey and Cyprus, and ancient amphitheaters
throughout the Mediterranean. Living in Greece and Switzerland since 1993, Rowan is a
leader in the current movement within Greek music and culture of embracing Shared
Oriental heritage. Recently she spent three months traveling alone throughout Iran,
deepening her understanding of Persian Classical music, the role of women in ancient,
sacred percussion traditions, as well as the deep eastern roots of Western culture. For
some of her Iran travels, see her weblog: www.iran-rowanstorm.blogspot.com
Rowan teaches at the week-long Middle East Music and Dance Camp during August in the
magnificent redwood forest of Mendocino, California: www.middleeastcamp.com
[This message was copied from an email on the framedrummer email list]
N. Scott Robinson on YouTube
This is my all-time favorite Riq solo by N. Scott Robinson. The song is called "Shaken not Stirred" it's off his "Things that happen fast" album.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mmtJWHlY_U
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mmtJWHlY_U
Friday, September 14, 2007
Patrick Graham video on Youtube
Check out Patrick Graham in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPgn5GhQc3o
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Website for Eli Huli
Eli Huli has a new website up and it features beautiful pictures of his drums (like the Riq above). He makes Riq's, framedrumes (in various sizes), and Kanjira. Eli lives in Israel, where he makes the drums.
Here's his contact information:
Eli Huli
Website: http://www.nurikom.com/elihuli
Givati st. # 4 Holon zip 58239
Israel
Phone number
00-972-522540822
00-972-35018669
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Great link with many of the great frame drummers
N. Scott Robinson recently posted this page to his website: http://www.nscottrobinson.com/framedrummers.php
It contains the names, photos and a short bio of many of the most influential, modern framedrummers.
Thanks, Scott!
It contains the names, photos and a short bio of many of the most influential, modern framedrummers.
Thanks, Scott!
Friday, July 20, 2007
New Artist Series Riq on order
I ordered a new Artist Series Riq from Cooperman Drums this week. I sold my other Cooperman Riq to a friend who had gotten bit by the Riq 'bug'. It was the perfect excuse to upgrade to the Artist Series Riq. I configured it with the fish skin, rather than the synthetic head, same as I had on my other riq. The fish skin takes a little more maintenance, I always detuned the drum after playing it so that the Fish Skin head wouldn't become stretched out over time. It means that I can't just pick up the drum and start playing it without first tuning it up. But I feel that the Fish Skin head really gives it a nice tight "Tek". Anyone else have their own experience with the Fish Skin versus synthetic heads on Cooperman drums?
I'll post again, with pictures, once I receive my new drum in the next week.
Peter Sumner, Framedrum Maker
I discovered a wonderful framedrum maker in the San Francisco bay area, his name is Peter Sumner. He makes all types of framedrums, tippers and brushs. He makes tunable Bodhrans. He will be selling his drums as a vendor at both the Lark Camp (July 27 - Aug 4, 2007) and Mendocino Middle Eastern Music Camp (Aug 12 -19, 2007).
I hope that we'll also plan a few frame drum classes at his house in Redwood City. I'll post more here when that happens.
Peter Sumner
E-mail: petersumner AT mac DOT com
Web: http://web.mac.com/petersumner/iWeb/Site/Inventory.html
Friday, March 16, 2007
Kirmizigul Darbukas
Here's a link for a drum maker in Turkey. I don't know much abou them, but they do have beautiful instruments on their website: http://www.kirmiziguldarbukas.com/index.asp
Framedrummers Tribe
Here's a couple links for some Framedrummer and Middle Eastern Drumming "Tribes". What's a tribe? It's an online community for folks who share common interest...
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Tuning your Frame Drum
There has been a really thread conversation going on over at the Framedrum yahoo group.
Here's a gem of a quote from Glen Velez on techniques for tuning your (tunable) frame drum (Riq, Tar, Bodhran):
"the Cooperman drums are so well made and the tuning is so sensitive that very precise tuning is possible. tap the tak's near each tuning device. use a sequential criss cross pattern, tune one small area and then the one across from it on the far side of the head. this can take several sequences around the head to match the pitch all around the head. when you are satisfied with the taks, then do the same thing with the dum's. when you are finished let the drum settle in for a couple of hours and check it to see if any area has changed noticeably. that can happen because the drum will slowly settle in to the new tuning. I consider these drum like timpani in regards to the tuning, so the more attention you pay to that aspect the better it will sound."
Here's a gem of a quote from Glen Velez on techniques for tuning your (tunable) frame drum (Riq, Tar, Bodhran):
"the Cooperman drums are so well made and the tuning is so sensitive that very precise tuning is possible. tap the tak's near each tuning device. use a sequential criss cross pattern, tune one small area and then the one across from it on the far side of the head. this can take several sequences around the head to match the pitch all around the head. when you are satisfied with the taks, then do the same thing with the dum's. when you are finished let the drum settle in for a couple of hours and check it to see if any area has changed noticeably. that can happen because the drum will slowly settle in to the new tuning. I consider these drum like timpani in regards to the tuning, so the more attention you pay to that aspect the better it will sound."
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