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Once you've become comfortable with the tar drum, it's time to explore the full range of frame drum possibilities - tambourines/jingled drums are a great place to start. More
Yubo Wang announced as exclusive sales representative for our China customers More
Maplecraft Manufacturing can mark its beginning in a simple diary entry of Herman Cowing Tues. Jan. 19 1926 More
Thinking about the various drums embellished with rings, I’d have to say that the differences are substantive. It’s reductive to say that they’re all hoops with jingling rings. We make drums inspired by traditional Dayerehs, Ghavals, and Dafs ( and I’m always thinking about Doyras as well). The drums' design specifications are intentional, matched, to the desired sound and playing style/position.…
Cooperman Drums’ essential mission is to make great sounding percussion instruments. That said, we also strive to make them great looking - to display our attention to detail and craftsmanship. More and more, players are choosing to express their own personal spirit by personalizing the drums with inlays, overlays, and vibrant color schemes. More
there are always intriguing synergies discovered when we begin talking about and researching the historical provenance or heritage of a drum, be it a field drum or a period frame drum or tambourine. Check out our new "sister" blog More
It's difficult to pin a weight on a particular model drum, but we do make an effort to keep our eye on the average weight of the models, and it is most certainly a consideration in our design of drums, as well as a major consideration for many players. More
When initially spec'ing a particular drum, we select a bearing edge design primarily (a) to affect the sound and, in some cases, (b) to improve the ergonomics for varied playing positions. Basically, we manipulate the bearing edge geometries to change the contact between the head and the shell. More
REMO has formulated a variety of materials that intentionally play to different sound palettes. In designing each drum model, Cooperman specifies a particular head material that pairs with the drum's intended tonal characteristics. . More
Cooperman frame drum artists have developed online education programs ( beginner "101" to advance intensives), in private lesson format as well as group workshops, or interactive frame drum academies with self-paced learning modules. More than ever before, it's easy to work with some of the world's most respected drummers, to expand your repertoire while participating as a member of a worldwide…
