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Cajon DVD “Complete Cajon II – Advanced”

No Comments 02 August 2010

My second DVD for the Cajon was just released and is available in the online-shop. I’m very excited about this one, it features a huge amount of advanced material including techniques and rhythms from India, Cuba, Spain and the Middle-East. There are also chapters on odd-metres, independence, sound effects and a big one on brushes. Check out [...]

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cajon solo video

1 Comment 11 June 2010

This solo on the Schlagwerk bass cajon is going to be part of my upcoming second DVD on Cajon. *Update* the DVD is released now, check it out in the DVD section.

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New Video: Mishra live in Valparaiso

No Comments 13 May 2010

This one is a collage of several pieces

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New CD with Susan Weinert Global Players: Thoughts and Memories

No Comments 18 April 2010

Susan and Martin spent a couple of days in the rainbow studio to mix the new CD – Thoughts and Memories. I love both of their playing and Susan’s compositions, this one turned out a beauty. Check out the track Funambule: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] It is available from Susan’s website.

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Tamburi Mundi Turkey

No Comments 13 April 2010

This one should be a lot of fun. In a beautiful area in Turkey with a strong focus on Turkish Music and Percussion. Registration still possible.

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New Cajon DVD

2 Comments 10 April 2010

Cajon DVDs for beginners, intermediate and advanced players. You can check out the details in the DVD section and watch excerpts below. *UPDATE* My 2nd DVD for the Cajon was just released, featuring lots of material for intermediate and advanced players. Check it out in the DVD section.

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New Website up and running.

2 Comments 07 March 2010

The new website is up and running now, thanks to the creative work of Brig Atwood (http://www.distantcloseup.com). Have fun browsing around and checking out new stuff and leave a comment.

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Back from Brazil

No Comments 16 September 2009

I just came back from the PercPan festival in Brasil. It was great to hang out and perform with Ahmad Al-Khatib, Andrea Piccioni and Angela, and Marcus Suzano. Also there is a new Frame Drum Video Podcast featuring Daf player Shekoofeh Pariab from Iran. This one was recorded at Tamburi Mundi in Freiburg. the new [...]

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Early music

No Comments 16 September 2009

One of my early music ensembles “Per Far Lieto” with Catalina Vicens on Organetto was recently featured on Harmonia Early Music Radio with some tracks from our upcoming CD. The recording is online, we are about 30 minutes into the show. and another one of a collaboration between the early music ensembles Cordatum and Rayuela, [...]

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Advanced Riq DVD

No Comments 16 September 2009

The advanced Riq DVD is finally released. Lots of the footage was shot in Tunisia about a year ago, but it took me quite a while finishing the editing. Its available from framedrums.net and percussion-net.com.

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About David

my name is David Kuckhermann. Welcome to my website. You can find lots of free tutorials and videos, and information about frame drums, cajon, Udu, Hang and other hand percussion, my different projects, my label and series of instructional DVDs. Make sure to check out the frame drum video podcast which features amazing percussionists from all over the world who share their music. I hope you have a good time here.
Peace,
David

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DVD Testimonials

for David's DVDs on Frame Drums, Riq and Cajon

"The best instructional video I have ever seen" - Haruhi Taniguchi

“…fantastically put together and a must for anyone starting out on the frame drum. The slow motion clips are perfect for people to analyse the techniques and get the correct technique happening.” – Pete Lockett

“I’m stunned! The quality of the teaching and the product is just amazing.” – Paul Marshall

“This is in my opinion the most complete work around this unique and magic tambourine for intermediate and advanced players” – Andrea Piccioni

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