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What to Expect at a Drum Circle

What to Expect at a Drum Circle

You’re heading to your first drum circle, excited that you’ve finally found your “tribe” of people and a place to express your creativity and spirituality through the magic of drumming. It is an exciting time, and if you have not ever been to a drum circle, you may not know exactly what to expect from the experience. Just like drums and people, drum circles vary in many ways. There are different types of drum circles, each with its own set of guidelines and purposes, so befor …
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2nd Oct 2019
How to Tune a Djembe

How to Tune a Djembe

Learn how to tune your rope tuned djembe. In this lesson you will get step by step instructions on how to create diamonds with the extra rope on your drum in order to tighten the drum head. Understand what a tuned djembe should sound like and get advanced instructions on how to create a second row of diamonds for drums that need extra tightening. Lastly you will learn how to wrap the extra rope around your drum once you finish tuning. Instruction by Kenya Masala. Features Understand the d …
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27th Nov 2018 Kenya Masala
Which Drum should I Choose - Traditional or Synthetic?

Which Drum should I Choose - Traditional or Synthetic?

With so many beautiful drums to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. In this guide we get you past the first hurdle of djembe buying, which is deciding whether to go with a traditional rope tuned djembe or a mechanically tuned version. “Traditional” Djembe (JEM-bay) The “traditional” djembe has a roped tuning system and a leather head and a wooden body. The head (the membrane that’s played) is made of goat skin as it has been for hundreds of years. A system of roped twis …
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9th Nov 2018 Solomon Masala
Developing the Pulse: the Natural Beat of the Drummer

Developing the Pulse: the Natural Beat of the Drummer

Some people have it, some people don’t: a pulse. No, that’s not true, everyone has a pulse, but not everyone knows that.Of course, we’re speaking rhythm, not your actual pulse… but that’s a good place to start. If you put your hand on your heart, your neck or wrist, you can easily feel your heart beating, or your pulse. Even just sitting around, you can probably sense the beat of your heart as it rhythmically nourishes your body and mind. Your pulse, the beat of your heart, is a reminder …
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26th Mar 2018 Kristin Stancato

NEW LP Raw Instruments

LP Raw delivers a completely new concept in percussion for percussionists!Get the thunderous punch and explosive power of Street Cans and upcycled trash can lids that make the LP Raw instruments a must-have for beat masters everywhere.LP Raw 14 in. Street CanLP Raw 16 in. Street CanLP Raw 18 in. Street CanLP Raw Jangle BellLP Raw Sound Enhancer JingleLP Raw Sound Enhancer ShakerLP Raw Gong/Tom Leg PackLP Raw 4 in. POTZ with MountLP Raw 6 in. POTZ with MountLP Raw 8 in. POTZ with MountLP Raw Tras …
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13th Oct 2017
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