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X8 Drums is proud to announce that they have joined PAS as a corporate friend, thereby continuing our commitment to the promotion of percussion music in education and our overall appreciation of music creation. The Percussive Arts Society is a non-profit organization founded 1961 to promote all things percussion. Today, The Percussive Arts Society, or PAS, has over 7000 members across the United States as well as 19 other countries making it the world's largest org …

Drumming is fun, good exercise, promotes well-being and self-care for adults, children and everyone in-between. Participating in drum circles or taking a class on drumming can also promote health through the community aspect of drumming, and bringing your child along can help her or him with their own social, emotional and even academic needs. Children have a natural capacity for dance, movement and displaying their love of music. They are much less inhibited than adults …

The Doumbek drum comes with as many variations in names as it does in style. Shaped like a Chalice or a Goblet, these drums provide crisp, clear, resonating sound and a beautiful appearance. Whether you play standing up or sitting down, it's hard not to be caught up in the infections beat of a Doumbek drum. The Doumbek is often the lead percussion instrument in Middle Eastern music, featuring prominently in the backbeats of belly dancing melody. As with any popular drum, there are many admire …

The Nanigo rhythm originated in the Yoruba tribes of Nigeria. It was influenced by Cuban culture after being brought to Cuba from Africa during the years of African-Cuban slave trade. It is thought that the Nanigo rhythm originated from the religious worship of the Orishas during a “Bembe,” or celebration of the spirits. It is the mysterious, voodoo roots of the Nanigo beat, and the perception of its players, that added to the repression of the African culture within Cuba. T …

X8 Drums and percussion is committed to bringing the best drums and instruments to musicians across the globe. Kopf Cajon drums are just one more reason why we are the leader in Djembe, Cajon and Hand drums. This latest addition to the X8 family brings the best in sound, quality and value to our customers and friends, and we are thrilled to carry such an extraordinary line of Cajon drums. Kopf Cajons illustrate the beauty of Cajon drums in the simple des …

Great bougarabou drumming performance. Watch and pick up some new techniques. In modern drum circle situations, the Bougarabou is often used to back up djembes in the percussion group. The Bougarabou can be played as a single drum or in a set of up to four and are normally played with only the hands in a standing position. Percussionists seeking a rich bass melody will choose this drum over a djembe. Tribal Mask Bougarabou …

A drum set, or any type of percussion set, can be enhanced though the addition of more drums, percussion instruments and other accents. In fact, one of the best things about owning drums or a drum set is the ability to customize the sound to the drummer’s taste. Even better, however, is the well-known fact that a drummer can never have too many drums, and that any drum can be modified into an “effects” drum to create an even more unique look, taste and feel to the drum set or collection. After a …

I do a number of Drum Circles in my community, including the one in the video below at our community recreation center. This is with the developmentally impaired community. I have a team of four men I work with in our community venture. We bring joy in our wake.Why do I drum? I was born to drum. As a young child I was drawn to rhythm. I sharpened the edges of my mother’s Revere wear pan lids using them as cymbals. I used boxes, coffee cans and pencils for my first kit. In 5th grade in school I …

One of the great things about playing hand drums is that there are so many options to explore in the world of hand percussion. However, as drummers are inherently picky about the sound of the groove, this is also one of the things that can make deciding on a hand drums difficult. There are countless hand drum options that are popular for beginning drummers or drummers looking to make a change, and new variations of hand drums are released each year. When trying to discover which hand drum is rig …

Buying a drum is an investment in an instrument, as well as in the freedom of self-expression. As with any musical instrument, a drum enlivens and engages the mind and spirit of its player. Because of this connection to our drums, it’s important to understand that when looking for drums for sale a mystical experience may occur. Essentially, when the type or style of drum is right, the drummer will instinctively feel the vibe flow, and the love story will begin…. But getting there is half the fun …