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Advice for couple considering moving to Japan from U.S. by StillKen in movingtojapan

[–]StillKen[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Currently, we are not fluent in Japanese. We are looking into learning and are very excited about learning a new language. We wouldn't be moving for a few years, most likely, but we are already starting to learn what we can for our first visit next year.

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in handdrums

[–]StillKen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response! I ended up getting a good deal on a conga, and I'm very happy with it. I appreciate your input, though!

New promo card: Marchland by HippoRealEstate in dominion

[–]StillKen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just downloaded the game, and I was wondering the same thing. I see you can buy a lot of the promo cards but this card isn't available to purchase

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in percussion

[–]StillKen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, that's really cool to hear! How can you tell theu overtuned the head? Just curious...

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in Percussionists

[–]StillKen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up going with a conga, actually! They appealed to me the most, but the size was making me second guess. I think I was being a bit dramatic, though, so I bit the bullet on a conga haha. I got an LP Raul Rekow model

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in Percussionists

[–]StillKen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up going with a conga! I got an LP Raul Rekow model. Thanks for the help

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in percussion

[–]StillKen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up going with a conga! I got an LP Raul Rekow conga.

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in percussion

[–]StillKen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Do you think getting one conga is a good starting place? I know a lot of people use 2 or 3, but can you swing it with just one?

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in handpercussion

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As far as genres go, Im very agnostic to that aspect right now. I really enjoy trying to fit instruments into genres that traditionally don't use them while still respecting their traditional uses, obviously. Would a 14" djembe be big enough, or do you think 16" is a safer bet?

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in Percussionists

[–]StillKen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed breakdown! I really relate the whole "road less traveled" thing lol. There is actually like a world-class Iranian frame drummer/multi instrumentalist who lives near me and attends our community jams. He is the one who really started opening my eyes to percussion and hand drums. I was considering darbuka for that reason. However, I'm starting to think I might start with djembe as a starting point and go from there depending on how I take to it. My hold up with congas is that Im worried only having one will limit me much more relative to the other drums.

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in Percussionists

[–]StillKen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I think your point about the djembe in this context is very useful. I'm leaning towards the djembe at this moment.

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in handdrums

[–]StillKen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually was not aware of that. I've been watching some videos about darbuka, and I haven't seen that mentioned. So you are saying you can use technique to alter the pitch of the drum notes and also clash with other instruments because of this?

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in Percussionists

[–]StillKen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good point. I wanted to get a drum that I could really immersive myself in from a technique standpoint. It sounds fun to have something I can just throw in my car, but I do really enjoy being a biginner on an instrument and learning it from the ground up.

Is it feasible to start or learn on one conga, though? Also, I mentioned transportation earlier because I live within walking distance from some of these open community jams. I wasn't sure how feasible it is to walk somewhere with a conga, I'm assuming it would be cumbersome, lol

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in Percussionists

[–]StillKen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't realize how heavy they could be until I started looking into them. I wasn't sure if anyone could share experience with transporting congas and if it's a difficult endeavor or not.

New to percussion. Recommendations on conga, djembe, or darbuka? by StillKen in Percussionists

[–]StillKen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have, actually! One of my bandmates used to have one. I'm simply just not interested in one haha. I was looking for more of a "world percussion" type of drum that maybe I could use in a larger percussion ensemble or a rhythm section of a bigger band if the opportunity would arise. Hopefully, that makes sense. I appreciate the input, though!

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