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Zendrum

2 Comments 27 February 2010

The zendrum is a percussion midi controller. It has 24 trigger pads that can be used to trigger a sound module, sampler or other midi sound-source. It´s mostly used by drummers to trigger drum or percussion sounds, but also for melodic samples or loops. Right hand position This is not supposed to show “the” way [...]

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Tihai in 5/8 (lapstyle frame)

No Comments 28 December 2009

Tihai in 5/8, from the instructional DVD “Advanced Frame Drums II” The first video is a demonstration and the second a playalong track to practice.

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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.
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