Contributors in Drums

Drums

Ruff

Musical equipment; Drums

A single stroke with one hand accompanied by two lighter strokes with the opposite hand just preceding it. Notated like a grace note, except the grace note is two sixteenth notes instead of an eighth ...

Echauffement

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) "heating" phase of a rhythm, or the phrases played to heat up the rhythm. According to Eric Charry's book Mande music, this can also be referred to as golobali.

Sabar

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) A festival/party where drums are played (djembe ensemble in conakry, sabar ensemble in senegambia)

Electronic drums

Musical equipment; Drums

The opposite of electronic drums. Drums that are synthesized. They work off of electricity and use a sound source or brain module. Common electronic drums companies are Pintech, Roland and Hart ...

Endorsement

Musical equipment; Drums

When a company (usually a manufacturer) endorses an individual through free or discounted merchandise and/or advertising.

Salsa

Musical equipment; Drums

Generic musical term describing a wide range of Latin American music and dancing. Salsa emerged on the New York club scene in the early 70's and revolves around a high-energy dance style of music. ...

Farafina

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) "land of the black skinned" - Africa (maninka/bamana)

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Gemstones

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Famous Poets

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