The "Marcus Magic Mute" system sounds very interesting and I will try it the next time I have a similar problem. I will probably use wire instead of the cord...
22835
tom harris
tomharrisdrums
Mar 1, 2009 9:50 pm
Beverly - how would a third ring effect ringing in the head? It's off the playing surface, and unless it is just that it might allow you to pull the head...
22836
Dave Stehman
dsdt@...
Mar 1, 2009 9:50 pm
Beverly and All, Would you be so kind as to let me know where there is information about the Marcus Magic Mute? I've been trying to mute a Remo FibreSkyn head...
22837
Joseph Sterluigi
comajama
Mar 2, 2009 11:03 am
I have been trying without much success to buy some good djembe rope. I bought some "high quality" rope, but it turned out to be that really thin black rope...
22838
tom harris
tomharrisdrums
Mar 2, 2009 3:12 pm
I favor 4 mm rope from New England Ropes, which you can get through Shorty Palmer. I use a bunch of it, and it has the least stretch. Go to goatskins.com, or...
22839
Mark Richards
bloodthump
Mar 2, 2009 3:13 pm
Shorty Palmer (just Google the name) has good non-stretch rope at reasonable prices. I don't know that he has a color selection; but I do know that you'll pay...
22840
Simon Spare
simon.spare@...
Mar 2, 2009 3:13 pm
Hi Robert - have seen some good rope through Drumskull drums of santa Cruz - think they'll even weave it for you if you can't find the colour you're looking...
22841
peter carels
carelspe
Mar 2, 2009 3:13 pm
One source for the information (and rope) you are looking for is drumskulldrums.com -- and another is Shorty Palmer, also on this list. Good luck with your...
22842
hikerjohnm
Mar 2, 2009 3:13 pm
Anyone know who reheads talking drums in the northeast? What do you use for skins? Might end up giving it a go myself - anyone know a site that might walk me...
22843
shorty@...
shortyskins
Mar 2, 2009 3:32 pm
hi John and all my recommendation on a talking drum is to convert it to rings, makes it a lot easier, also i think thin cowhide will work well or goat shorty ...
22844
Mark Savage
marcus82988
Mar 2, 2009 4:24 pm
Marcus Magic Mute, would not we all want a general device to turn off and on when we need something muted? Your coined phrase will indeed stick with me. ...
22845
Kestrel
shonti69
Mar 2, 2009 4:24 pm
Well, Robert, you have to ask yourself if color is THAT important to you to place its status over price and quality. I have dealt with Shorty for over 8...
22846
Gerard van Dijk
gerardvandyk
Mar 2, 2009 6:18 pm
Hello I always reheaded or made my talking drums with goat skin. Cow hide even from a young animal is too thick. Traditionally they are often reheaded with ...
22847
shorty@...
shortyskins
Mar 2, 2009 6:19 pm
Hi all as for rope, the standard that I have seen for size is 3/16 which is about 5mm. Rope that is low stretch is made from Dacron (polyester, one and the...
22848
Beverly Nadelman
prismconcept
Mar 2, 2009 10:38 pm
Tom Harris wrote: unless it is ... Just that, Tom. It seems to create more pressure even if the other rings are not too large. It was the big deal in this area...
22849
Hawkdancing
hawkdanc
Mar 2, 2009 10:39 pm
The UW Stout Hand Drumming Club presents: Michael Markus - African Drum Rhythms and Dance Friday, March 6th, 7-9.30pm and Saturday March 7th, 10.30am to...
22850
Joseph Sterluigi
comajama
Mar 2, 2009 10:40 pm
Excellent . Thank you for all of your responses. They were a big help. Not much out there about djembe rope. - Robert Trammel...
22851
djembe-l@yahoogroups....
Mar 4, 2009 12:07 am
Reminder from: djembe-l Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal CLS: Houston, TX Authentic West African Djembe Drumming Thursday March 5, 2009 ...
22852
Beverly Nadelman
prismconcept
Mar 5, 2009 2:55 pm
It could also be "Mark's Magic Mute". You pick and let us know! Beverly Walk in beauty on your path....
22853
djembe-l@yahoogroups....
Mar 6, 2009 5:57 pm
Reminder from: djembe-l Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal Dallas, TX Dance Class w/Moussa Diabate Saturday March 7, 2009 1:00 pm - 2:30...
22854
djembe-l@yahoogroups....
Mar 6, 2009 6:26 pm
Reminder from: djembe-l Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal Dance CLS: Austin: Saturdays Saturday March 7, 2009 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (This...
22855
djembe-l@yahoogroups....
Mar 6, 2009 6:26 pm
Reminder from: djembe-l Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal Dance Class: Saturdays Santa Monica Saturday March 7, 2009 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm ...
22856
djembe-l@yahoogroups....
Mar 7, 2009 5:57 pm
Reminder from: djembe-l Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal CLS: Dallas, TX - Beginner West African drum class w/Mohamed Camara Sundays ...
22857
descargapercussion
descargaperc...
Mar 7, 2009 7:00 pm
Hi All of You! My name is Theo Godas and I'm from Greece.I'm Afro-Cuban Percussionist and Drum Maker.My investigation on Skin Treatment has started since 1987 ...
22858
djembe-l@yahoogroups....
Mar 10, 2009 10:57 pm
Reminder from: djembe-l Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/djembe-l/cal CLS: Houston, TX Authentic West African Djembe Drumming Thursday March 12, 2009...
22859
Dylan Kosma
badenya22
Mar 11, 2009 9:35 pm
Can anyone recommend a good instructional dance video for a djembe player looking to improve their solos to better "mark" the dance? I've been drumming for...
22860
Amanda Pickering
boumalicious
Mar 11, 2009 9:59 pm
Hi Dylan if you can get to him (Scotland, I think), check out Stuart Dinwoodie, who taught such stuff at Doris for a couple of years - really knows his onions,...
22861
walkingtreeafraka
walkingtreea...
Mar 11, 2009 10:00 pm
SIX-WEEK Drumming Course in San Francisco with Afia Walking Tree Mondays, April 6 to May 11, 2009 You are invited to join a new rhythmically transformative and...
22862
BAILESADW@...
Mar 12, 2009 10:38 am
Hello Dylan, Check out the DVDs by Youssouf Koumbassa, Volume 1 & 2. It has fine dancing and a small ensemble of drummers, led by M'bemba Bangoura. All...
22863
Taiwo Adelaja
taiadelaja
Mar 13, 2009 4:22 pm
Just wanted to add my 2 cents on the Yousouf Koumbassa videos referenced by Baile. I picked up these volumes from Baile's a couple of years ago and they are...
