I HAVE FOR SALES $35.00 DOLLS THE NEW BOOK ''TUMBADORAS'' CONTAIN ALL LESSONS HOW TO PLAY CONGAS IS IN SPANISH. THE SECOND BOOK IS HOW TO PLAY TIMBAL , THIS...
Aloha Everyone! I'm working on my plans for the summer, and am brewing an extended adventure of teaching, performing and festival hopping on the mainland. My...
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I received the below in an email from a friend. Whether or not you gravitate to the drums she uses, Layne is one of our precious resources and people, and,...
hmmm....something to do with those old outmoded propane tanks instead of taking them to the dump....good idea. do they sound anything like a "real" hang...
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... instead ... It can be dangerous to cut into a used propane tank so only new tanks should be used. There are some videos on youTube of tanks with bungee ...
Take the tank outside. Bleed off all the remaining propane through a lit burner, until the pressure drops to zero and the propane stops escaping. Remove the...
... a ... with ... will ... surface, ... When the ... water ... can use ... That will work Ray. Many people don't realize Propane is heavier than air and the...
Join us This Saturday for the first annual remembrance of Gary King Jr. We will begin a new chapter of Healing and Community togetherness with a Musical...
I feel the energy rising! This year's tax returns allocated to my favorite Summer Drum camp in Humboldt! Just got the flight confirmation! Airlines must be...
I am offering a "Conga- Camp/Intensive" in my home in Seattle,WA....you will be taught 6 hours a day, 2 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon. Room and...
Hi all, my daughter just gave me a Peruvian Cajon that a friend brought up from Peru for me. It is one of the square box style with a sound hole cut out in...
Peruvian cajones do usually have a loose face to some degree to get a buzz. The snares on cajones are there to imitate the loose head effect. If you tighten...
hahahaha the Cuban method is the way they teach in Cuba....along with my own methods of teaching ...isn that what we play on congas? the Cuban way?....the...
I guess my question was more about the word "method" rather than "Cuban". So you mean that you teach the *style* or "way" of playing that comes from Cuba, I...
My experience with some conga teachers from Cuba, is that they are very intimidating initially, it seems like they have to drive out the bad habits and such...
Hi everyone I just recieved a cajon from my daughter, a friend brought it up from Peru for me. It is a box style with a hole cut out in the rear side. The...
I am not from that school of intimidation or belittlement...I am possibly one of the most patient teachers, you will ever meet, and if you want references I...
I made another propane tank drum and demo video. No socks and sandals this time. : ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJpw90r6s4 http://tinyurl.com/3yq9g8 Larry...
Good sounds there Larry. it occurs to me, with the convex surface this type of instrument (hang) is easier to play with bare hands than a std. steel drum ...
... Hi Zeno, Yes, it is easy to play with bare hands. I enjoy playing my Cajons, and djembes with bare hands. I wonder if a steel drum could be made upside...
Hi all, I'm co directing a workshop in Mexico. It's going to be incredible. I've secured some top musicians from Cuba to travel to Mexico to teach at this...
announcement from Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum Program, Arcata, California Hello Afro-Cuban enthusiasts, The Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and...
