Brakka Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 First off, I should say that I'm not a "drummer." Not that there's anything wrong with that. I play bass mostly and a little guitar, keys & other things. I do play some kit, but I've never played kit in a band. I like to record things. I have played in groups with many good drummers, and I've found that drummers like to talk drums (although this forum is pretty quiet ). So I've learned a lot in the past 10 years or so, including a lot of time spent on Brazilian Percussion. I have Pandeiro chops. So tell us about your Hand Percussion Collection Mine lives in a pretty big hard plastic suitcase. It's about 2'x3', and 1 1/2' deep. The case is foam padded, and some items have extra padding. This case isn't a flight case, but it's okay for a car trunk. This case lives in the basement, and I open it only about once a month if that. If I do recording with a drummer, I'll bring the percussion case along just in case. And I loan it out sometimes if a friend is recording. I have about 20 shakers, and I made about half of them Some faves are made from Euro airline coke/sprite/ginger ale cans that are about 4" tall. Mostly sand/gravel/rice fillings. I also have a cool rectangular one, good for very precise playing. And some LOUD ones. And a few sets of cheap maracas. Tambourines suck. Not really, I like them sometimes, but I would never let anyone see me playing one. The Brazillian pandeiro is basically a tambourine though, with a head and special tight jingles. You hold it face-up with your left hand, and play it with your right hand. I have 2. I have 5 or 6 Woodblocks. One is 2 blocks on a handle, like a wood agogo. A couple are nothing more than raw wood that sounds cool when you hit it. I wish I had more Bells. I have maybe 10. I've got a few good ones, and some smaller ones that have wicked overtones. Can I say wicked? Misc I'm not sure how to categorize this list, actually. My misc is a few other Brazillian instruments, a badly dented 6" splash cymbal, 2 triangles (6" & 12"), and a handful of whistles. And 2 good mallets and about 20 other random sticks- some are very used, thrown out by someone else. Sometimes the worst stick is just right for one percussion track on a certain song. ------ What about your hand percussion collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 What? No Vibra-slap? I think that particular effect sounds really cool at the beginning of Ozzy's "Crazy Train". I have no hand percussion collection at the moment, except for maybe two wooden blocks. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeq Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I play mostly traps but I have 2 milk crates full of shakers, claves, sleigh bells, afuche - all the usual suspects. I have a 3rd crate with Tupperware tubs, kerosene can, fire alarm bell, Peanut butter jars, bag of nails, skill saw blades and so on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george costanza Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I've made a few items---scrapers, various wooden blocks, etc.---but my single favorite thing is a shaker that's a can of dried rice. Why anyone would make such a thing, I can only guess but it's a real conversation piece when people realize what it is! Sounds good, too. Tech info: brand:Swan size:#7 can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Berolzheimer Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 I'd try to post a list here, but it's- well- more than you can shake a stick at. Sorry. I had to say that. But this large pile of percussion does, in fact, include a couple of shaker sticks. Paul Berolzheimer Progenitor of 2 amazing sound sources Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerCafe Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 Here's my drum and percussion collection: www.BartElliott.com/equipment.html Drummer Cafe - community drum & percussion forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakka Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 That's a lot of stuff, Bart. I'm guessing you've done LP clinics. Your Brasillien stuff- you didn't list a brand, is it Remo? I can't remember if they make a cuica or not. My cuica is LP, and it's something odd like 9 1/2" x 12". I had to have someone put a new calf head on the LP hoop, 'cause it's a weird size. I like natural heads, but with a hole for the quick-replacement friction stick (instead of wrapping the head around the stick and tying it). I need a new cuica, I don't really like mine. I don't like LP or remo pandeiros, either. They don't do the jingles right, IMO. Contemporania is the best, and RMV makes some good synthetic-head ones. RMV also makes great nylon drum heads that rock. Mine are like this http://www.dataplan.co.jp/pandeiro/image/skinhead.jpg http://www.hobgoblin.com/itempics/gr1807.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelance Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 Although I mostly play kit - I do get 6-10 calls a year for percussion gigs/sessions Toca Congas (fiberglass) Toca Bongos (fiberglass) LP Bongos (wood) Kalima Djembe Various tambourines (with & without heads) Cabassa Guiro Various wood blocks/jam blocks Various cow bells Sleigh bells Spring drum (makes "wind" type sound) Chimes (3 sets) Roland SPD6 (electonic pads - for "other sounds") Misc. home made pieces of metal/wood/plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 OK, let's see..... pair of congas - 10" & 11" bongos clay pot bongos assortment of shakers assortment of tamborines stringed shell shakers bar chimes cowbells woodblocks I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummerCafe Posted March 25, 2003 Share Posted March 25, 2003 Originally posted by Brakka.: That's a lot of stuff, Bart. I'm guessing you've done LP clinics. Your Brasillien stuff- you didn't list a brand, is it Remo? I give clinics, but not for LP. A lot of my Brasilian instruments are made by Contemporania. The two pandeiros that I own are actually made by Mid-East Mfg. The 13 inch is WAY too heavy to play in a traditional fashion; they are both made of rosewood with goatskin heads. I'm not crazy about the pandeiro and need to check out the Contemporania versions. Drummer Cafe - community drum & percussion forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techristian Posted March 27, 2003 Share Posted March 27, 2003 I rescued a Conga drum from becoming a FLOWER POT. It was cracked and a lady went by my friend's second hand store and wanted to make it into a flower pot. I think that I bought it for $20. I then needed to GLUE IT. I used Lepages Bondfast and then tightly wrapped it with wire for 24 hours. Then my brother welded me a rim for the top and a base. The expensive part was buying the skin. I think that it was $30. (20 years ago) It was very tricky to put on. You first had to soak it in water and then place it over the top of the drum while wrapping it around the hoop. I still have fun with this drum today. The other thing that I might add is Using brake drums for cowbells! A guy I met at work ,from the Carribean, told me about this. I used to just HANG the brake drum on a MICROPHONE STAND. Don't drop it though. It will brake all of the bones in your feet, but it makes a great BELL sound. Dan http://teachmedrums.com TEACHMEDRUMS.COM My Music Videos RED PILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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