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crawl before you walk
Crawl before you walk. When studying and playing West African and Afro Cuban drums and rhythms, just like a baby you have to learn to crawl before you walk and walk before you run. If you don’t learn the basics, the fundamentals, handing techniques and the rudiments then you will have no foundation to work off… Read More »
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How To Buy The Best Djembe
How to choose the best djembe. Many people write to me all the time and ask, “what djembe should I buy? And I often get asked, “please help me choose a djembe”. The best djembe is the drum that is perfect for your needs. Everyone needs something a little different and some people do not… Read More »
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The hands of Chief James Hawthorne Bey
Did you know that the system for pulling the drum, the “no hole” roping system using the two rim system was created by and came directly out of the hands of Chief James Hawthorne Bey? He got the idea from conga drums, and first used it on Ashiko drums. 494 Macon Street in Brooklyn New… Read More »
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How to learn the djembe drum, where to start and what to do. My recommendations for beginners to advanced players.
Overwhelmed trying to learn to play west african drums? Is there too much info and you don’t know where to start? We live in a day in age where we have so much information available to us via internet, youtube, facebook, books, cds, etc. that it is easy to get overwhelmed and not learn anything. For… Read More »
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66 Djembe Hand Patterns-FREE- Reference video by Michael Pluznick
Featuring 66 different djembe hand patterns that I find very useful for a wide variety of situations. I have included mostly traditional, some modern or “ballet” and even a few practical drum circle and or fun jam patterns. These are not intended to be the final or definitive word on the rhythm arrangements they come… Read More »
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67 Ballet Style Dunun Patterns
67 Ballet Style 3 Dunun Rhythm Patterns Here is my latest gift to YOU! *(this is a 10 minute demo, longer lesson will be posted here the week of July 17 2017 in the lessons section))! 67 ballet style *(non-traditional but based off of) 3 drum dunun arrangements . Generally speaking, “Ballet style” is when… Read More »
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Florida and Maine private, group and drumming classes, workshops and intensives!
I am going back to New England and will be teaching there and Florida in 2019. If you are coming to town or would like to set up a drumming vacation with me please contact me and let’s get together. It’s a great time to be there! Feeling spontaneous? Let’s drum! I highly recommend a… Read More »
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April 2019 World Wide Drum Workshops With Michael Pluznick in Thailand
Michael Pluznick will be traveling the world once again with his unique brand of drumming and sharing rhythms! Michael has been drumming, teaching, studying, touring and performing across the globe for over 40 years and going strong! Please check out his bio here on this webpage for more info and data. Drumming is for everyone!… Read More »
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Many Different Interesting And Professional Djembes For Sale Now!
I am now offering several amazing and beautiful djembes for sale with a substantial discount. All my drums are at least $100-$200 THEN OTHER TOP OF THE LINE PREMIUM CUSTOM MADE DJEMBES . These are all drums from my personal collection that i have tried out and demoed. They were ordered by me and are… Read More »
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a percussion fanatics tips on how to learn and enjoy studying drumming
I would like to share a percussion fanatics tip on how to learn and enjoy studying drumming on a continual basis. Many of us get overwhelmed by the wealth of information available to us on the internet and other sources. Because there is so much information it can cause the same effect as no information.… Read More »
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The Unifying Principle Of Drumming
If you have started your journey in studying hand drumming, or you are curious about how to learn more I applaud you here. And if you want to learn how to drum, you can learn the mechanics and you can learn somethings about the drum patterns of most hand drumming styles in many different places.… Read More »
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Unity Of The Drum- My Philosophy Of Drumming And Life
I am back in Key West Florida once again for a wedding. I started off my “performance” career here on the dock at Mallory Square playing congas with a dancer for spare change over 40 years ago. I used to pay my rent in rolls of quarters! How time fly’s when you are having fun.… Read More »
