NDD (Middle Eastern Content)

SchecterWhore · 02-19-2012, 11:17 PM

I've been itching to get my spazz on lately, so I decided I'd pick up a percussion instrument.

Portability was a big factor in my research, as I don't put as much energy into practicing instruments when they're bulky and a pain in the ass to lug around, set up, or require me to go to them rather than them going with me (....ing piano.

). I've been doing African percussion at school for a while, so I have some experience with non-Western percussion, but up until now I have not owned any drums. I did, however, know that I didn't want to deal with sticks. Hand drums all the way, baby. Tabla are a little pricey for just starting, I couldn't find any good djembe in my price range, but I found a few darboukas that I liked. I weighed a few options (like this Turkish style one, or this Egyptian style drum), but ended up finding a ceramic darbuka on Craigslist that had a bit more mojo.

Full Circle is apparently a Californian company. From what I see, they make some beautiful instruments for the money and reviews seem to be favorable, so I went for it. The darbuka I got is on the small side (12" long and 8" diameter), but it's very responsive. I'm still having trouble getting a good doum (I've been playing for about six hours, so they're not yet consistent.), but the teks are very much alive. Obviously, I don't know the difference between a good and a bad darbouka yet, but what sounds I've been able to produce sound convincing to my ear. This guy has been a ton of help in learning the technique and rhythms:

Stealthdjentstic · 02-19-2012, 11:34 PM

Its like under $80 for tablas man.

You can even get super high end ones custom made from india for like $300. But then you have to have relatives there I guess...tell mesh to pick some up for you next time. He was just there like over december.

SchecterWhore · 02-19-2012, 11:59 PM

I got this guy for $35.

And I realized I can play it while driving.

ShadyDavey · 02-20-2012, 03:56 AM

Looking forward to some clips

Stealthdjentstic · 02-20-2012, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SchecterWhore

I got this guy for $35.

And I realized I can play it while driving.

Fair nuff!

SchecterWhore · 02-20-2012, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadyDavey

Looking forward to some clips

But seriously, I'll try to throw something together the next time my band does an acoustic show.

ralphy1976 · 02-20-2012, 04:48 AM

all well and good, but does it DJENT!!!

ShadyDavey · 02-20-2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SchecterWhore

But seriously, I'll try to throw something together the next time my band does an acoustic show.

Looking forward to it.

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02-19-2012, 11:17 PM	#1
SchecterWhore Theory God Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,185 Thanked: 67 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	NDD (Middle Eastern Content) I've been itching to get my spazz on lately, so I decided I'd pick up a percussion instrument. Portability was a big factor in my research, as I don't put as much energy into practicing instruments when they're bulky and a pain in the ass to lug around, set up, or require me to go to them rather than them going with me (....ing piano. ). I've been doing African percussion at school for a while, so I have some experience with non-Western percussion, but up until now I have not owned any drums. I did, however, know that I didn't want to deal with sticks. Hand drums all the way, baby. Tabla are a little pricey for just starting, I couldn't find any good djembe in my price range, but I found a few darboukas that I liked. I weighed a few options (like this Turkish style one, or this Egyptian style drum), but ended up finding a ceramic darbuka on Craigslist that had a bit more mojo. Full Circle is apparently a Californian company. From what I see, they make some beautiful instruments for the money and reviews seem to be favorable, so I went for it. The darbuka I got is on the small side (12" long and 8" diameter), but it's very responsive. I'm still having trouble getting a good doum (I've been playing for about six hours, so they're not yet consistent.), but the teks are very much alive. Obviously, I don't know the difference between a good and a bad darbouka yet, but what sounds I've been able to produce sound convincing to my ear. This guy has been a ton of help in learning the technique and rhythms: Skype theory lessons. PM me.

02-20-2012, 03:56 AM	#4
ShadyDavey 7ibrarian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 6,576 Thanked: 104 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Looking forward to some clips While raping a bear in Yellowstone and snorting coke out of a freshly-dead baby's skull, I finally felt that I had found my calling and built a time machine out of Iraqi WMDs and LOTS OF HEMP WHOA. Using this time machine I went back in time and shot JFK from outer ....ing space. I am now your god - Jeff .....and then all of a sudden he drops the musical equivilant of a steaming turd right in our laps - ESP Griffyn

02-20-2012, 04:48 AM	#7
ralphy1976 1 less ERGNESS Join Date: May 2009 Location: vienna, austria, EUROPE Posts: 6,745 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	all well and good, but does it DJENT!!! http://keithmerrow.com/fr_home.cfm http://trewatson.bandcamp.com www.myspace.com/reanima

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02-19-2012, 11:34 PM	#2
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,984 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Its like under $80 for tablas man. You can even get super high end ones custom made from india for like $300. But then you have to have relatives there I guess...tell mesh to pick some up for you next time. He was just there like over december.

02-19-2012, 11:59 PM	#3
SchecterWhore Theory God Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,185 Thanked: 67 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I got this guy for $35. And I realized I can play it while driving.