Michael Pluznick » percussion

Becoming a drummer, “where do I fit in” some tips on finding balance

admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:39:14 +0000

Maybe you are a beginer or perhaps you have been drumming a while. A challenge or problem that we all face at one time or another in our drumming life is "where do I fit"? What is the type of music I really want to play and who are the people that I want to play with or learn from? Do I want to freestyle or play traditional music? [...]

Introducing the new MP Eco Pro 12″ and 13″ wood djembe drums

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:14:49 +0000

After field testing and working closely with the Drum Factory and Ed Balma in Ubud, Bali for over a year we now have two new beautiful prototype MP Eco Pro wood djembe models ready for the market, a 12 " and a 13" (6ocm and 65cm) ! They will be distributed in the USA by X8. It's been a long and windy road bringing these drums to fruition but here they are. [...]

Mano Secreto; Demystifying the secret hand technique for conga drums

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:39:55 +0000

Have you heard of the Mano Secreto? It is the secret hand technique used and first made popular by percussion legends Changuito and also Giovanni Hildago. Prior to these great conga players there was another player named tat Guines in Havana Cuba who was developing this technique. Why is it secret? Because until recently (well about 10 years or so ) no one else could do it. Now everyone is doing it but there are not a lot of great instructional videos about it unfortunately. [...]

Bali Treasures drum and percussion shop in Ubud, Bali

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:29:48 +0000

If you are a drummer or musician or just love percussion and you are ever in Bali (or on line) you owe it to yourself to check out Bali Treasures. I was recently in Ubud Bali where I had the pleasure to meet the owner of the Bali Treasures retail store Ed A. Balma. Ed also is owner of what is probably the worlds largest djembe manufacturingcompany.

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How to Play Congas: Very basic technique, position and tones

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:26:43 +0000

“With out strong framework the house will collapse’. In this ‘follow along” video/ conga lesson we will begin to explore how to position your hands and also how to make basic sounds on the conga drum. This is part one. For more info go to: www.michaelpluznick.com

Toca Elite Pro wood conga drum review

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:06:25 +0000

These are really nice , sweet sounding drums, and the finish is beautiful as well. They come as a set with a nice folding stand which is great if you are playing in a band. I also tried the Tumba which has a deep, rich bass tone. The drums come in a choice of two different finishes and also having matching bongos which are crisp and clean. The drums are medium to light weight and a bit shorter then Toca's other drums. I prefer the shorter drums as I like to play sitting down. [...]

The late Great Pello EL Afrokan, our teacher

admin — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:43:33 +0000

Pello El Afrokan

In 1985 we traveled to Cuba to learn about Cuban culture, study the music and experience the Cuban lifestyle. We were young and looking for musical and cultural adventures . While staying at the hotel in Havana we met Pello el Afrokan in our lobby. We told him about our quest to study Cuban music, rhythm and dance and he took our small group of friends on [...]

NEW!! How to Play Sekere (Shekere) Vol.2 JUST RELEASED!!!

admin — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:08:37 +0000

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How to Play Sekere (Shekere) Volume 2 has just been released by Michael Pluznick and earthcds.com. Please check it out at earthcds.com. This Sekere video includes group arrangements for Shekere (sekere), individual parts for playing the Sekere (shekere) as well as Sekere rhythms for popular music as well.

Mali Djembe Master Drummer Aruna SIdibe & Brulye Doumbia

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:03:43 +0000

Mali Djembe Master Drummer Aruna SIdibe & Brulye Doumbia *(Dununs) perform traditional West African djembe rhythms from the world drumming recording session for the Old Master CD on www.earthcds.com

MP plays Toca congas w/DJ Steve and guitar at BBC club, Koh Samui, Thailand

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:50:20 +0000

Percussionist and conga player Michael Pluznick plays Toca congas, bongos and djembe to the electronic music of DJ Steve from England with Bobby Parrs on Guitar. Filmed on location at the BBC bar Big Buddha, Koh Samui, Thailand, Asia.

How to Play Congas: Very basic technique, position and tones

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:20:37 +0000

How to Play Sekere (Shekere) Vol.#2 demo

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:47:51 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAs38Zqw34g[/http]This new and exciting video I shot myself covers every possible aspect of playing Sekere (aka Shekere) by yourself or with other people. In this new instructional DVD I have included how to play with bands, music ensembles, in Afro Cuban groups as well as with West African drummers as well! Excerpts from the new and upcoming ‘How to Play Sekere (Shekere’) Volume 2 by Michael Pluznick.In this demo video some of the techniques [...]

Michael Pluznick » percussion

Becoming a drummer, “where do I fit in” some tips on finding balance

Introducing the new MP Eco Pro 12″ and 13″ wood djembe drums

Mano Secreto; Demystifying the secret hand technique for conga drums

Bali Treasures drum and percussion shop in Ubud, Bali

How to Play Congas: Very basic technique, position and tones

Toca Elite Pro wood conga drum review

The late Great Pello EL Afrokan, our teacher

**NEW**!! How to Play Sekere (Shekere) Vol.2 JUST RELEASED!!!

Mali Djembe Master Drummer Aruna SIdibe & Brulye Doumbia

MP plays Toca congas w/DJ Steve and guitar at BBC club, Koh Samui, Thailand

How to Play Congas: Very basic technique, position and tones

How to Play Sekere (Shekere) Vol.#2 demo

NEW!! How to Play Sekere (Shekere) Vol.2 JUST RELEASED!!!