Monday, October 1, 2018

30/ Israeli Song With Frame Drum

Three weeks ago I'd never heard of a frame drum, but now I own one. Because of nerve damage in both hands (separate injuries) I'll never play really well. But I'm so drawn to it that I used Amazon points to order a daf (a larger drum with rings suspended on the inside) from Turkey. YouTube is my patient teacher.


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4 comments:

  1. HelenOctober 1, 2018 at 10:14 AM

    You're such an inspiration, Susan.

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  2. CedarwaxwingOctober 1, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    How is this different from an Irish Bodhrán?

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    1. SusanOctober 1, 2018 at 12:57 PM

      They look similar, but the bodhrans I've seen are somewhat smaller, have a piece of wood running diagonally across the back (and are held with this, I think), and are usually played with various sticks or mallets.

      I think the whole gamut of frame drums is rooted in ancient times. Within tribes, they were traditionally designated as women's drums.

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  3. Indigo BuntingOctober 2, 2018 at 4:31 AM

    Wonderful.

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