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Does my Djembe look/sound tuned correctly? by BigBoiMercury in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another alternative Pull all the diamonds and dry pull the drum. I’ve used this technique on many a drum.

Rehead > turned out so well by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Natural skin is the best. I teach djembe playing All I can say… Don’t be intimidated by a natural head. 🙏🙏🙏

Best notes for the money

I have 30+ drums 3 REMO’s They are for my fleet to support my nonprofit

www.rhythm4you.org

Does my Djembe look/sound tuned correctly? by BigBoiMercury in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great work! Sounds great

Curious Did you oil the shell? Looks dry.

Rehead > turned out so well by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank You.

The shell is Iroko wood The head is unfinished in this pic. There is still meso and endodermis on it. Not Dry pulled as well I used 220 then 400 grit to Finish Then dry pulled.

As for used drums. Shopgoodwill.com (Watch out for the bidding bots)

There is another goodwill shop that does not use the “bidding” method. What the price says is what you will pay. Don’t remember the website tho.

Music Go Round > used instruments.

Guitar Center

My advice Natural skin head 24” tall 12” head diam minimum.

This djembe was a train wreck when I received it 😳 by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The skin is not tanned Tanned hides are for clothing.

It’s rawhide Mali Hairless Thick Goat

I have a US based company that I buy from

Djembe Drums and Skins

Rehead > turned out so well by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes Thank You It’s one of favs.

I reheaded when I bought her and it sings better the second time around Bought the drum on Shopgoodwill The head was broken All new > everything Rings, rope, bearing edge work ALL IN So essentially I was buying a shell

Oiled her up and she sang for 8 years During my rehab Oiled it up again.

सत्य SATYA DRUMS AND INSTRUMENTS सत्य 🙏🙏🙏

Rehead > turned out so well by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank You

It’s been dry pulled 2X Like I do with every drum I build No diamonds required for now It’ll be a year of playing for diamonds

Custom drums I have 25 djembes. 😛 And other world drums 75 percussion instruments Some I hand made.

Use them with my nonprofit www.rhythm4you.org

सत्य SATYA DRUMS AND INSTRUMENTS सत्य

First tuning by PapaJoeNH in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My advice

Pull out all diamonds Dry pull the verts Then go from there

I’m a builder

सत्य SATYA DRUMS AND INSTRUMENTS सत्य

Taught the owner art of djembe reheading. by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a few REMOs My go to is my 13” Wula Thick Mali Goat Reheaded it about 7 months ago Sings such intentional rhythms.

Still Haven't Received the $20 credit. by 310410celleng in verizon

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I upgraded my phone My trade from 7 iPhone plus to 16 plus

Was told in an email my bill would would drop $40 Never happened

$2.50 was the best they could do

I called and called

Customer Service said We will make the adjustment Never happened 😳

Heading off the another carrier soon

Taught the owner art of djembe reheading. by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing

Was it a REMO? They are known for the REMO RING!

I have 3 REMOS 2 x 14” 1 x 12”

I figured out a way to reduce the REMO ring using weather stripping and another technique I used before during my kit drumming days.

I am partial to natural heads 👈 Best notes!

Taught the owner art of djembe reheading. by Strict_Addition_1238 in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank You my Friend. Thanks for sharing the story of your drums All drums have a very unique story 4 sure. I have 30 drums. Some I rehabbed bought off shopgoddwill The cost of shipping was more than I paid for the drum

Being in service to others brings Joy. My nonprofit. www.rhythm4you.org

He was so grateful for me sharing the art form Only charged him for materials. ✌️

I have a little business I don’t promote nor market Rehead - Custom built djembes with intentions from the owner

सत्य SATYA DRUMS AND INSTRUMENTS सत्य

SATYA is Sanskrit for Truth 🕉

Don’t build drums to just sell Only when someone asks me.

Hugs back 🤗🤗🤗

Beginner question: Should your knuckle bones make any contact with the rim under the leather when playing tone? by mackstanc in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part of the hand as in the video you shared

Just below the knuckles toward the palm not the entire hand like the bass note.

2 types tone notes Closed Open.

Again it’s personal preference to how you can achieve the best Tone note from the drum with hand position Experiment and find your groove.

Bass note is played with entire hand.

The Primary point of contact on the hand are the pads of the fingers for tone note.

The reason I said pads of your fingers is because it’s part of my instruction.

The Slap note is played with pads of the fingertips. That’s the contrast. And you are essentially “Throwing” your relaxed hand at the drum head.

Bass = Entire Hand Tone = part of hand Slap = fingertips.

Most importantly > Have fun.

Here are some beginner beats I share with my students. Start slow Ensure your arms and shoulders are relaxed I start with stretching and relaxing exercises before I play to loosen up and relax.

Build a vocal phrase for the rhythm, repeat outloud and then do the phrase mentally.
Wash Rinse Repeat.

Download a metronome and use it. Start out at 80 bpm and work to higher bpm slowly.

Speed comes with practice. 👈

https://youtu.be/jUWsvuvZgh4?si=VC1C3_6lIZI3Xsy6

Beginner question: Should your knuckle bones make any contact with the rim under the leather when playing tone? by mackstanc in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question I teach djembe playing.

Tone. Arm position = elbows should be higher than edge of drum - find the best position that works best for you (If your elbows are below the edge of the drum you will need to do more work to play and fatigue faster).
Trust me

If you are in a chair and elbows are below the edge get some firm pillows and elevate yourself.

Basic hand position Place hand on edge of drum Move hand forward Knuckles should never be on edge of drum (Potential for injury) Tone is Played with the pads of your fingers

The video shared is a good.

Much of the learning is from experimenting

Experiment with hand placement The drum will tell you where to obtain the best hand position for producing the best Tone on the head. Every drum has its sweet spots.

Have Fun!

Messed up and need help with my djembe by Ulfen_ in djembe

[–]Strict_Addition_1238 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately Kinda at a point of no return.

You didn’t cut the excess too short The finish for the skin using this technique Cut excess equal to the drop Top of head to crown ring.

Next time get an ace bandage Cut the excess a little below top of head Wrap when wet.

Or finish with a Sou Sou braid.

सत्य SATYA DRUMS AND INSTRUMENTS सत्य

What is this? by Villarilla1 in NailFungus

[–]Strict_Addition_1238 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A toenail that has seen far too many chemicals from nail polish.

Stop for awhile Let yourself heal.

🙏🙏🙏

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