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Handpans and RAV Drums are in the same family of instruments (metal pan drums), yet they each have unique qualities. For one, the RAV Drum is a tongue drum, meaning that incisions in the drum allow the tone fields to freely vibrate. The handpan, however, has thinly hammered metal tone fields without incisions, which vibrate within the metal body itself.
Check out the new video of RAV Vast expert Ricky HIllson jamming with master percussionist Max Taylor Kanowitz. Watch video here.
Also coming up in NYC and streaming live online on March 11: Frame Drum workshop with Tripp Dudley!
Thanks for tuning in and we will see you in the next one!
AJ Block and The Didge Project Team |
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UPCOMING LIVE STREAMING CLASSES |
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| This workshop focuses on the “lap style” technique of playing, which is most commonly seen in the Middle-East and Mediterranean regions. You will learn the predominant sounds and how to use them to play grooves and phrases on the drum. This is a hand technique, so no sticks will be needed.
Attend in person at The Ark in Brooklyn, NYC, or online via livestream.
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| (amazing sound, easy to play) $365
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| | (includes travel didge, handbook and DVD) $167 |
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Models with a * next to the name are currently in stock in our store and are available for immediate shipping.
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What RAVs are in stock? What's the best scale for you?
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In this video, Didge Project's Jerry Walsh demonstrates the three styles of throat singing and how to do them with a shruti box (Indian drone instrument). The three styles of throat singing are Kargyraa, Khoomei, and Sygyt.
By singing with a shruti box, the voice can open up and explore the range of sounds within throat singing.
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| | AJ Block from Didge Project beatboxes and plays the mallet harp, a portable travel xylophone with an amazing sound.
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| | | Demos of these awesome new scales from Aura Handpans.
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Hand Drum Basics is a FREE online course that will give you the skills necessary to sound great on hand drums, djembe, congas, etc. and to understand what it take to master the basics of rhythm. Much of what we cover in this class are tools to get you to sound good and seamless in your playing. Through a combination of video and worksheets you will be guided through a number of approaches to enhance your drumming.
During this class you will learn:
*The basic sounds of the djembe.
*A number of basic rhythms.
*How to identify a good hand drum sound.
*How to develop a good practice.
*How to stay relaxed while playing.
*Secrets to playing rhythmically on hand drums.
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Learn this super fun rhythm with variations that comes from the Afro-Jamaican drumming tradition. As Joakim says, it's a Pan-African rhythm, meaning its found all over Africa. In Jamaica this rhythm is used for dance and ceremony. Get out your djembe or hand drum and play along!
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Upcoming Events at our Greenpoint, Brooklyn (NYC) Community Centers |
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| 2019 Handpan vs. RAV: Identical Scale Comparison
What are the similarities and differences between handpans and RAV drums? In this video we compare the newly updated 2019 RAV Drum with an Aura Handpan in the same identical Celtic Minor scale. This is a literal side by side comparison where we play each pan note for note and compare how they sound.
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| | | Ultimate Guide to The Mallet Harp
This video is filled with mallet percussion exercises on one of the most beautiful sounding, portable mallet percussion instruments: the mallet harp! A fun, easy to play instrument for all ages, the mallet harp brings the joy of music to beginners and experienced musicians alike. With numerous applications, the mallet harp is ideal for music therapy, stress relief, sound healing, childhood development, emotional health and overall wellness.
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| Didge
Project is a blog, youtube channel, series of courses and events,
instrument store and a collective of musicians who want to help you use
music as a tool for uplifting yourself and others around you.
On
our site you will find tips and tutorials to help you become a better
musician, didgeridoo lessons, instrument features and reviews, and
reports on the latest scientific research and spiritual discoveries
merging through the medium of sound.
When
we began in 2008 our main focus was on teaching how to play the
didgeridoo, a wind instrument originating in aboriginal Australia and
also said to be present in ancient Mayan times. After working with
countless people it became apparent that most musicians play multiple
instruments and that we have the community resources to help all
musicians get better results. While we still provide didgeridoo lessons,
classes and programs, our focus is to provide tutorials for music and
instruments from all around the world. Visit us for great music
resources at www.didgeproject.com |
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