Hatem Ammous Demonstrates Tunesian Rhythms Part 4

In part 4 of this video podcast series, David Kuckhermann interviews music professor Hatem Ammous, while on a recent trip to Tunesia.

Here, Professor Ammous demonstrates the Tunesian rhythm "Barwel" on all three drums.

Hatem Ammous Demonstrates Tunesian Rhythms Part 3

In part 3 of this video podcast series, David Kuckhermann interviews music professor Hatem Ammous, while on a recent trip to Tunesia.


Here, Professor Ammous demonstrates the Sufi and Tunesian rhythm "Btaihi", illustrating the Sufi method, the modern method and the popular method of playing it on the Bendir. He also plays it on the Dourbouka. I really like the finger work on this rhythm.



Also, in this video Professor Ammous demostrates the Tunesian method for playing the Riq (known in Tunesia as the "Tar"). He then goes on to play the rhythm "Btaihi" on the Riq. It's a unique and really cool method of 'turning' the drum, keeping the right hand stationary in space.



He finishs the session playing the rhythm "M'dawar" on all three drums.



So far, this is my favorite video of the series!

Hatem Ammous Demonstrates Tunesian Rhythms Part 2

In part 2 of this video podcast series, David Kuckhermann interviews music professor Hatem Ammous, while on a recent trip to Tunesia.



Here, Professor Ammous demonstrates the oriental rhythm "M'rabaa Bedwi" and the Sufi rhythm "Aji" Al Ghita rhythms on both the Bendir and Dourbouka, illustrating the different interpretations of the rhythms with respect to the Dum and Tek for each drum.

Hatem Ammous Demonstrates Tunesian Rhythms Part 1

In this video, David Kuckhermann interviews music professor Hatem Ammous, while on a recent trip to Tunesia. David has pulled together some amazing online drum lessons and his DVD is full of great techniques and rhythms for the frame drums. This online video is really well produced.



Here, Professor Ammous demonstrates the Fazzeni and Al Ghita rhythms on both the Bendir and Dourbouka, illustrating the different interpretations of the rhythms with respect to the Dum and Tek for each drum. It's interesting that he makes a point of saying that the Darbouka is for classical rhythms.

Caravansary UK Frame Drum Festival

The Caravansary UK Frame Drum Festival is scheduled to take place again this year.

What: Caravansary 3rd Annual Frame Drum Festival
When: May 24 - 25, 2008

Where: St. Marks Church, Myddleton Square, London, England EC1R 1XX United Kingdom

Cost: All events and workshops priced at £7 (£6.50 conc.).

Details: Coordinated by Lennie Charles, Please call on (from UK) 0208 985 4596 or email
lennie.charles@gmail.com with any questions.

WEBSITE: http://www.caravansary.org/

FRAME DRUM MAGICK with JUDY PIAZZA

Judy Piazza is presenting a workshop and concert in Southern California.

WHEN: Sunday, February 3
WORKSHOP: 1-5 pm
CONCERT: 7 pm** (with workshop participants)
WHERE: SACRED SPACE of SANTA BARBARA

COST: $50 workshop & concert by 1/25/08; $60 after 1/25/08. $10 concert only. Potluck supper before evening event.

For the workshop, bring your own tar and tambourine. Drums will also be available for use and sale. Develop skill on these most ancient of drums. Learn the elemental language of the drums, explore rhythms inspired by traditions around the world as well as by our own indigenous selves, focus on ensemble playing, feel the power and joy of drumming with others!

This special event with Judy will be at the incredibly beautiful SACRED SPACE private retreat center in the foothills of Santa Barbara. http://www.sacredspaceh20.com/

Directions will be sent with confirmation.

TO REGISTER:
Call 805-569-5009 or 248-563-0049. Send your payment to: Judy Piazza, PO
Box 1825, Ojai, CA 93024
http://www.resonanceandrhythms.com/

Frame Drum Group on Myspace

Here's a link for the frame drum group on Myspace: http://groups.myspace.com/framedrums

There are forums where you can ask questions or participate in the discussion.

Cooperman Drum in Europe

Frame Drums Europe has just announced a relationship with Cooperman Drums to resell their drums in Europe. You'll find their online catalog here: http://drumsshop.framedrumseurope.org/

Japan Frame Drum Association

If you happen to be living in or traveling to Japan, make sure to connect with folks from the Japan Frame Drum Association: http://framedrum-japan.org/

How Cooperman Makes Drums

Here's a couple of video's highlighting the Cooperman Drum Company in Vermont.

Cool Pete Lockett Video

Here's a video of Pete Lockett on the "Hands Only Kit" (although he uses sticks):

Lapstyle Frame drumming by David Kuckhermann

Here is an other short instructional video on lapstyle frame drumming by David Kuckhermann.

Riq instruction with David Kuckhermann

Here's another instructional video by David Kuckhermann. This video focuses on Riq playing techniques.

Frame Drum Lesson with David Kuckhermann

David has produced an awesome DVD on Framedrumming. Here's a short video on playing frame drum in the upright position:

Glen Velez Finger Snap Lesson

Here's a short video on how to finger snap by Glen Velez:

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!

Javier Villar on Youtube

Here's a nicely produced, filmed and recorded Riq solo by Javier Villar:

Jarrod Cagwin Riq solo

Here's a short but sweet Riq solo in the "classical" position:

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.

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 and http://www.framedrums.org . Be sure to join the new My Space.com Frame Drums Group for current info -
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
• Glen Velez - http://www.glenvelez.com & http://www.myspace.com/glenvelez
• Jamey Haddad - http://www.jameyhaddadmusic.com/
• Marla Leigh - http://www.marlaleigh.com & http://www.myspace.com/marlaleighmusic
• Valerie Dee Naranjo - http://www.mandaramusic.com/aboutval1.html
• Glen Fittin - http://www.asimplesound.com/glenfittin.html
• Michel Mirhej Baklouk - http://www.turath.org/Interviews/Michel.html
• Yousif Sheronick - http://www.yousifsheronick.com/ & http://www.myspace.com/yousifsheronick
• Steafan Hannigan - http://steafan.com/ & http://www.myspace.com/steafan
• N. Scott Robinson - http://www.nscottrobinson.com/ & ttp://www.myspace.com/nscottrobinson.com
• Rafael Pereíra - http://www.rafaelpereira.com/
• John de Kadt - http://www.johndekadt.com/ & http://www.myspace.com/johndekadt
• Shane Shanahan - http://shaneshanahan.com/
• Jennifer Caputo - http://www.rasbliutto.net/concerts/7concerts.html
• David Kuckhermann - http://framedrums.de/ & http://www.myspace.com/davidkuckhermann
  

Guest Artists:

• Kathryn Lockwood - viola - http://www.myspace.com/kathrynlockwood & http://www.lockwoodsheronickproject.com/
• Saskia Tomkins - fiddle - http://steafan.com/saskiatomkins
  & http://www.myspace.com/saskiatomkins
• K. S. Resmi - Carnatic vocals - http://www.myspace.com/ksresmi

Limited space for 35 participants! Registration info will appear on http://www.framedrums.org/ soon! For reservations and info contact sonrob@msn.com .

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
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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.

Post-concert: Evening hang / practice / jam sessions / private lessons
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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.