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So, just for fun, since this little corner of the cafe is lacking in these kind of threads  ... What are your three favorite kinds of handdrums to play and why? me, Im into near eastern music, so ... Dumbek - I love the broad range of sounds in a single drum. Just very versatile. Bendir - Theres a droney ring to arabic style frame drums that I love, and the addition of buzzing snares just adds a spice I love to the mix. Tabla - Aside from being one of my fave to listen to, I appreciate the HUGE freakin' challenge these drums have presented me. I can't play 'em worth a hoot right now, but Im working on it |
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2004, 01:12 PM » |
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If I could play 'em, tabla would be at the top of my list.
Among the drums I can kinda-sorta actually play, however, I'd have to go with these, in order starting with most favorite:
- congas
- dumbek
- pandeiro
- talking drum
- djembe
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2004, 01:36 PM » |
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My number one drum is my Djembe. If I can only take one drum with me, that's the one I grab. I also really enjoy my congas, I really appreciate their versatility and ability to blend with just about any kind of music. For a third, I'm kinda stuck. Some days I'm in a doumbek mood, others I lean towards the bongos. Every so often I dig the talking drum. But overall, I think I'd lean to the doumbek for my third favorite.
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2004, 05:31 PM » |
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i don't have a favorite. once the BRAND-SPANKIN-NEWNESS wears off of my congas, i'll love them all the same.
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2004, 09:22 PM » |
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Would have to be my bodhran, for sentimental reasons.
Picked it up in a music store in Dublin, Ireland on a fantastic visit there. Was also the first time I played on a Roland V-Session kit.
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2004, 09:32 PM » |
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Would have to be my bodhran, for sentimental reasons.
Picked it up in a music store in Dublin, Ireland on a fantastic visit there. Are you any good with it? I got one a few Christmases ago, and couldn't get the knack. But I LOVE how they sound. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2004, 07:00 AM » |
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Favorite? Why ... I love ALL my children! Each one is unique and special. I'm with Bart. I love every single piece. I can't leave someone  |
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2004, 08:56 AM » |
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1. quinto
2. Tumba
3. conga
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2004, 10:05 AM » |
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Yeah, bongo, I'm with you - especially when they're Mahogany with thick cow skins.
But, I've been a fan and player of dumbek for a bit longer.
Heck, I like ALL drums, rhythms, and genres!
Hey, you guys on Bodhran,, have you heard the guy that does the bass notes on his for the band Altan? That's so awesome!
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« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2004, 11:00 AM » |
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I can't decide  Okay, if I absolutely HAD to pick... 1. Tablas (not that I can play them or anything!  Talk about a whole discipline in itself, but I sure do appreciate them. That reminds me---I came across a great Zakk clip---cool! I'll have to find it!) 2 . Djembe 3. Dumbek (it was a hard decision here, between 2 and 3...I had to REALLY think about it...I decided at this moment I'd make this decision based on the value of the deep bass tone. 4. Bongos 5. Congas Wait a minute... In Top 5 Order: (seriously... I'm not joking here) 1. Lap (or knees) 2. Bar / Counter Top 3. Steering Wheel 4. Desktop 5. Coffee Table  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2004, 12:54 PM » |
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good one, xena ... I learned quite a bit on an old metal school desk. I've been playing congas for a while, but I recently have been attempting to play a timbal ... quite a different feel than conga. I love the tones that can come from that ... about the same range as a djembe, but a bit different as it uses a regular drumhead. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2004, 03:27 PM » |
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1. Djembe - So gratifyingly responsive.
2. Doumbek - Just now starting to really work on it.
I must have a thing for drums with sharp, cracking highs.
Next up - I'm thinking conga/bongo.
I'd love to play tablas, but it's a little imtimidating, and I'm not sure where I'd play them.
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« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2004, 09:26 PM » |
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Are you any good with it? I got one a few Christmases ago, and couldn't get the knack. But I LOVE how they sound.
I can do the basic irish beats on it, had a pretty good instruction book, but without an Irish band to play with, its hard to develop. Lots of real loose wrist technique. The guy who sold it to me in the store was a monster, flipping out triplets and pitch changes all over the place. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2004, 07:05 AM » |
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After yesterday's practice with our teacher, I've got to say now it's the QUINTO!
We played guaguanco with Eric on clave, David - our guru on segundo, Dusty on tumba, and me on quinto. David doesn't often give compliments, so when he does, you know something was really quite noteworthy. He said that I was listening and playing with the two low drums and his singing with good feeling, going from quiet to bright. I've been working a lot lately on hitting the quinto pockets in the clave, and it has been paying off! That made my day!
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« Reply #15 on: February 02, 2004, 04:00 PM » |
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#1 fave. my Sol bongo #2 Bauer11" Freijo wood conga, sweetest sounding drum I've ever heard. #3 is a tie between my re-built Gope atabaque (jacaranda wood) 11" head, 47" tall! old gon bop side plates, valje rim and a new sol thin cowskin lots of work but a beauty. and my little Izzo tamborim that is so fun to play.
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« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2004, 04:16 PM » |
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the first time i heard John McLaughlin's "Shakti" stuff i was hooked. i was mesmerized by the Tabla.
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