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Free Drum Set App for the iPhone and iPod Touch
Budding drummers wanting to rock out on their iPhone need to look no further than Drum Kit Lite. With actual drum set graphics, this free app is worth the download time.
Nov 18, 2009
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Paul Williams
The World's Best Drums Are Made in...Detroit?
Since 1998, the most expensive drums in the world - from $5,000 for a snare drum to $75,000-plus for a complete set - have come from three workshops in suburban Detroit.
Oct 17, 2009
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Jimmy McFarlin
Easy to Make Hand Percussion Instruments
These two instruments, the rhythm sticks or claves and the cowbell, feature prominently in Afro Carribean music. They can be made in minutes at home.
Sep 16, 2009
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Douglas Howard
How to Find or Start Local Drum Circles
Because drum circles are so enjoyable, it isn't difficult to find drummers who want to get together and jam. Here are tips to grab some hand drums and get started.
Jul 18, 2009
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Marcy Paulson
Popular Hand Drums at Drum Circles
Musicians visiting drum circles may wonder what type of drum to bring along. A few hand drums they're likely to run into include djembe drums, conga drums, and more.
Jul 18, 2009
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Marcy Paulson
Etiquette for Newcomers at Drum Circles
With a few tips on drum circle etiquette and proper care for hand drums, beginners can have a great time and look like they've been part of a drumming circle for months.
Jul 18, 2009
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Marcy Paulson
What Musicians Can Expect at Drum Circles
Percussionists bring their djembe drums, conga drums, and other hand drums to explore a collective creativity as they let group rhythm take over at drum circles.
Jul 18, 2009
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Marcy Paulson
Guide to Auxiliary Percussion
Here is a guide to a few of the more commonly used auxiliary percussion instruments that appear in arrangements for band and orchestra.
Jul 17, 2009
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Michelle Schusterman
From the Roughest Neighborhoods of Trinidad
Beating out a rhythm on an empty tin can to creating world-class ensemble music took less than a generation in Trinidad.
Jul 2, 2009
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Frances Ponick
Best Bargain for Breaking into Conga Drums
Two affordable, entry-level conga sets--Toca Synergy and LP Aspire--have conga drums with quality tone that offers percussionists a great hand drum experience.
Oct 7, 2008
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Marcy Paulson
