Comments on: Glen Velez practice rhythms for tar

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 11:13:29 +0000

Norah: Fantastic. That’s some pretty advanced drumming you’re doing there. I need to post all of those 12 count rhythms up here and yes, I need to get busy and record some sound to go with all of this stuff to make it useful.

By: norah

norah — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:23:04 +0000

hey Richard,
i love Bazit and Chaca and am able to go back and forth.
Now if i can just get my drum to cooperate with the Moroccan 12 count, the 4-3-5 and Bembe, i’ll be a happy drummer.

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:27:45 +0000

Gustavo: Ah, well, great, keep on working on frame and maybe we’ll meet up someday and can play together, I would really love that. Hey, I have a surdo and I know how to play it although I pretty much suck playing my pandeiro.

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:13:06 +0000

I used to play the drums, but now I’m livin’ at an apartment and my drum kit is in boxes… ;-)

I’m beginning to play the tar and some shakers (caxixi and ganzá), inspired by Glen Velez workshop, and that’s it for now!

Maybe a bodhran would be nice too, but that’s all new to me.

Thanks for the feedback!!!

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:24:45 +0000

Fantastic Gustavo, very impressive. Do you also play those rhythms on frame drums or just drum kit? Thanks for the link, well done man.

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:27:04 +0000

Thanks, Richard!

You can always reach me at gustavodrums (gmail.com).

I recorded multiple tracks. I think this 7:5 is great for two people playing.

You can watch me playing a 5 against 3 on the foot on this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW-XQAuudcg

Yes, I’ve subscribed to your blog and I’m always around here.

THANKS!!!! Let me know if you ever come to Brazil, ok? ;-)

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:53:09 +0000

Gustavo: Fantastic man, I love your playing. Is that all one take or did you record multiple tracks?

It’s just great, thanks for the link.

I hope you’ve noticed that I’ve been posting lots of much simpler rhythms up here in the category Drum Rhythms.

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 06:13:48 +0000

Hi Richard,

I’ve recorded a 7 against 5 polyrhythm. Check it out on my blog (it’s in portuguese but “just push PLAY” at the end of the first post): http://blog.takadime.com/

I’d love to hear some feedback from you!

Thanks!

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:20:00 +0000

Gustavo: Fantastic, lucky you. I’ll post a lot more of this stuff if I know you’re enjoying and using it and feel free to email me any of your notation you’d like me to post. I’m getting back into frame drumming now after a bit of time off and am loving it.

I wish I were down there in Brazil… both with Glen and Lori but also just to be in Brazil. Thanks.

By: Gustavo

Gustavo — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:24:06 +0000

Hi Richard,

I’m from São Paulo, Brazil. Glen and Lori are here!!! We’ve took a masterclass yesterday and there is a lot comin’ today. I’m so excited!

Glen is teaching his notation to us too.

Thanks for the post, for sharing.

Best wishes,

Gustavo