... We have to assume you're talking about a staved dun dun. Well, you're not building a 45' geodesic dome so structural strength is not a big issue. Pin...
Lindsay Rowlands
lrowland@...
Dec 1, 2003 12:23 pm
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Hi there- I'll introduce myself first... I'm Debbie (you can call me Ducky).. I've been on this list for a while, but have remained in lurkdom for a while.......
Greetings! Panther Percussion and Dance Company proudly presents Marafanyi Horokho, A West African inspired story of love and woe, on Saturday, December 13,...
Doug Kane
dougkane@...
Dec 1, 2003 12:24 pm
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We'd like to remind you of our upcoming event: The DrumConnection's... African Music Celebration! Arlington Center for the Arts Saturday, December 6, 2003...
We'd like to remind you of our upcoming event... The Conakry in Cambridge Workshop with Alan Tauber, Director The DrumConnection Cambridge, MA USA Noon-4:00PM ...
Hi Marc I understand the position with regards to natural djembes. I have over 30 and I love them. But I do get concerned when I hear of all the trees and ...
hi standing bear, if you glue down the sides of a djun, you will have a drum that is non tuneable. that might not be a good idea. you are asking for rings, are...
Shorty
djembe@...
Dec 1, 2003 12:26 pm
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Somesh: I understand your concern. However, it is very difficult for me to believe that the demand for djembes in the United States and Europe will in ANY way...
Drew, Modern glues are very strong, in fact stronger that most wood used to make stuff. If, when you refer to dowels, you are proposing to use dowels to align...
I took my Remo Djembe to a traditional West African workshop once. Everyone there was on hand-carved drums. I got a lot of funny looks, but was not asked to...
FYI - Remo drums are made of a material called Acousticon. It's a recycled wood product that garnered Remo awards from California's Waste Reduction Award...
Greetings WendyE and ALL! ... I am also one of those sinister folks that use the left hand to write, longhand anyway, and all activities considered I am really...
You can always check out some Paul Simon: 1990's "Rhythms of the Saints" and 2000's "You're the One" albums. Also listen to Leon Mobley on the "Fight for your...
http://www.tintinsite.com is having a special on the John Yost Teaches: West African Rhythms for the holiday season: $21.50 FREE shipping within the USA....
This is true! I am not afraid of humid situations with my drums (good technique, thick skins, tight rings solve this problem and a little shea ;) - and when I...
Where can I find some Guinea or Mali dance videos. Anyone got any sources? Michael _________________________________________________________________ Has one of...
Hi Marc, Brent, ... I happen to agree with this viewpoint, the Remo sound (that I've heard) is just too different to blend in with traditional african music. I...
Hey all...newcomer to the list. Just wanted to say you guys are AWESOME! This is exactly the kind of information I have been looking for. I'm a relatively...
File : HOW TO CHANGE Djembe-L DELIVERY METHODS.doc Description : How to change Djembe-L Delivery Methods...
djembe-l@yahoogroups....
Dec 1, 2003 10:55 pm
15358
You make a point, but djembes are not the only products that use the wood. Case in point, ebony is quickly becoming an endangered tree, and it's not just...
DRUMSKULL DRUMS is happy to announce our third annual HOLIDAY SALE!!! We are now offering a 15% DISCOUNT on all purchase over $100. Professional quality...
Drumskull Drums
drumskulldrums@...
Dec 2, 2003 12:21 am
15360
... I just recently came across the African Rhythm Traders site; it has several videos. (as well as lots and lots of CDs, and other very cool stuff!) ...
... First up, you should honour the hard work of the many volunteers who have contributed to the djembe-l FAQ by going there to check out the lists of...
Lindsay Rowlands
lrowland@...
Dec 2, 2003 12:22 am
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That was my experience exactly. I had never been happy with the ringing and tried a couple of things to get rid of it but they didn't work. I sold the Remo and...
hi I'm trying to find new places to learn, for an upcoming trip to either the Gambia or Senegal. We're a mixed group - some very experienced, some total...
.. I do a lot of community drumming at drum circles and for fire-dancers at festivals (love them dancers). I have been attracted to remo products because...
You can sort out the ringing of REMO djembe and other drums by placing two or three pieces of plastic tape under the skin. A guy who comes to my drum class did...
Can anyone tell me about the instruments seen at the URL below? It looks like they are made from what my gourd supplier calls snake gourd. If I had some...
Lynzz, thanks, I tend to build for excessive strength, and have yet to try this construction. In the past I have made other projects with a design that...
Greetings all, I certainly appreciate all the great feedback I got on the rings.. and some good ideas about construction. Any hints on wrapping the skin over...
