Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
It wouldn't be a bongo, or a tom tom would it? Other wise I have no idea. Let me know when you find out.
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| Posted by: Aaediwen 25-Dec-2004, 06:30 PM |
| My sister asked me last night, about a type of drum. For the life of me I can't think of the name. A small hand drum that I'm pretty certain is the one used in Old Blind Dog's rendition of "The Birkin Tree". Unfortunately the copy I have of that song is part of a collection, and won't likely have the name of every insturment used. I think Loreena McKennitt also used one on Book of Secrets, but the liner notes there just list 'Precussion' in the credits. There is a section where it might be listed, but I'm having difficulty narrowing down what I'm looking for. What is the name of that drum? and does anyone know of some resources for them that I could point her to? |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 25-Dec-2004, 07:12 PM |
| Think it's a congo drum..... |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 25-Dec-2004, 11:17 PM |
| Hey Aaediwen, Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. It wouldn't be a bongo, or a tom tom would it? Other wise I have no idea. Let me know when you find out. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 26-Dec-2004, 12:19 PM |
| Could be that. similar type of drum as the bongo, at least. . . |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 26-Dec-2004, 01:49 PM |
Hummmmmmmmmmm now that is really going to bother me. If you find out let me know ok. I will do some searching...  |
| Posted by: celtica 26-Dec-2004, 02:02 PM |
Maybe it's a djembe, it's very popular...  . |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 26-Dec-2004, 02:05 PM |
| What she described, I connect with about the same size as a djembe, but more barrel shaped , Maybe it's how I've seen them that makes me think that. But about that size, and played the same. Just seems like it had a different shape to it. |
| Posted by: celtica 26-Dec-2004, 02:48 PM |
More barrel shape...so you're right it should be congas !   |
| Posted by: deckers 27-Dec-2004, 11:31 AM |
| There is an African drum that looks like a conga, but is (obviously) not called a conga. I have a couple of djembes -- spent a summer with a guy who made them -- and we made the other ones too. I cannot, for the life of me, remember what they're called though. |
| Posted by: celtica 27-Dec-2004, 01:38 PM |
Maybe Tabla ?  If it's not the good one, I suggest you explore this site, where you can find all drums possible  http://www.djoliba.com/index.cfm?secid=2 Hope that helps ! |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 28-Dec-2004, 11:25 AM | ||
Think perhaps we've found what we're looking for, now just to locate resources
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| Posted by: 3Ravens 31-Dec-2004, 09:33 PM |
It's a bodran. Celtic frame drum. Pronounced bow'-rawn. Comes anywhere from 6 to 20+ inch diameter. Played with a twoheaded drumstick called a tipper. If I was computer literate I'd post a pic, but I'm not, so Google it!  |
| Posted by: bigjimhainey 31-Dec-2004, 10:33 PM |
| i knew it began with a b raven but couldnt remember exactly. glad you knew cuz i was gonna have to spend and hour looking for it. whether thats the one that aadewin was looking for its the one i was thinking of. |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 31-Dec-2004, 10:39 PM |
I am so glad 3Ravens figured it out. It was driving me crazy. I knew the other ones just didn't sound right...  Happy New Year |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 31-Dec-2004, 10:42 PM |
Glad to be of help.....now if one of you computer people would kindly post a pic...  |
| Posted by: celtica 01-Jan-2005, 04:40 AM |
It's not a Bodhran, it's impossible ??? Aediwen said it has a "barrel shape"...that's why I didn't mention it. Well, here it is :  |
| Posted by: Haldur 01-Jan-2005, 09:34 AM |
| Googled the tabla...looks pretty keen! Might have to get one soon! A musician's wish list is neverending... 1)mixer 2)microphone and stand 3)cables 4)new pc (with top-notch sound card) 5)new guitar (acoustic and electric, possibly even bass guitar as well) 6)electronic drum set 7)acoustic drums set 8)more microphones! 9)tabla drums, after reading this thread! 10)possibly djembe drums now that I've read this thread! 11)vocal processor is that it? no... 12)more cables 13)piano 14)here's the kicker...a reel-to-reel recording system with other analog recording gadgets! I don't know if I'll ever get all this equipment within my lifetime but hey, a guy can dream can't he? (solemnly whistles "Dream, Dream, Dream" by the Everly Brothers) |
| Posted by: Rindy1202 01-Jan-2005, 12:58 PM |
| Darn I thought you guys figured it out! Now more searching. |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 01-Jan-2005, 02:59 PM |
| Certainly not a bodhran. Completely wrong type of drum. |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 02-Jan-2005, 05:40 PM |
Hmmmmm *puts on thinking cap* I'll keep looking.....  |
| Posted by: WizardofOwls 02-Jan-2005, 06:27 PM |
| Sorry, I haven't read this entire thread. Has anyone mentioned a tom-tom? |