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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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 Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 7:29:05 PM
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I wanted music in my life again. I used to play guitar, but due to finger mobility problems, gave it up a few years ago and I am so lousy at wind instruments...bleh!...I sounded like a sick goose trying to learn flute.
I had never considered a drum, it was so everywhere in the 90's that I had in my mind that I wouldn't like it until I happened by this wonderful lady's African Djembe drums. They are all hand made, beautiful and have a warm and mellow sound to my ears. So, the one that I was playing on ended up coming home with me, I simply couldn't leave it behind. I LOVE it, fun and easy to find a rhythm on and soothing to the soul to play...So now I am a drumming fan...any one else here like to drum? If you have never tried drumming before, go ahead and do give it a try...this is just pure delightful fun!!!!!
Here is a link about djembes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djembe
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 7:40:07 PM
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I was priviledged to hear and watch the Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble from Milwaukee perform in September. It was absolutely amazing. They were all adults, a couple of the women were probably in their 40s or 50s. The energy and power of their dance and drumming where incredible, full out for over 1/2 hour. It was traditional music and dance from Guinea, Mali and West Africa. You might be intersted in their website, www.mandjoumaradjembefola.com
Susan
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 7:43:23 PM
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I have never drummed before but I do enjoy listening to it. Congrats on your new path!
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 7:48:40 PM
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Does having a son who is a drummer count? He plays every kind of drum you can think of - tympani, drumset with cymbals and double bass drum pedal, Irish drum, bongos, etc. and of course, the kitchen table with wooden spoons! :-) I love listening to him play.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 26 2010 : 8:37:58 PM
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Ooooo! thank you Susan, I'm glad that you enjoyed the performance =)
Thank you Amy, its a fun path to be on =)
Mary Beth, I'm glad that you have a drummer kiddo, sounds like he is dedicated!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
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http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2010 : 05:34:30 AM
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Annika, I have been learning to play the Irish Bodhran! Look up drum circles in your area. I hear they are a bunch of people that get together and drum.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2010 : 08:04:08 AM
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Diane, I love the Bodhran and how much it adds to Celtic and other music.Good for you, have much joy with it ! Would love to learn it. Think I'll try to figure that out next =D
Have a wonderful day!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2010 : 7:19:22 PM
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Our high school band has a percussion ensemble and I love to go listen to them play in the spring. My youngest daughter loves the drums. I bought her and electronic drum pad for her birthday, but the silly thing is missing the a/c adapter so I have to take it back and get another.
Melanie
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2010 : 08:39:46 AM
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I will try, though I'm still a novice, looking for some kind of idea of what I'm doing 
For me, I think that the beating on a drum and finding particular rhythms that I like speaks to something in my Celtic soul. I like to just let my hands find the beat and go with it. I'm positive that there are traditional rhythms that are played on a Djembe, but I don't yet know what they are. Without sounding too hokey, I hope, I find playing the drum is freeing and relaxing to me and puts me in touch with a very basic part of my spirit that doesn't worry about daily life, but just is there to find peace and relaxation.
I hope to find someone who can actually teach me to play South African music on it, but for now I'm just enjoying making any sound on it that pleases me 
I hope that my little ramble was helpful...
Edit: That being said, I have just found some very educational videos and sites on line for the Djembe drum and will be using them to learn. Let me know if you are interested and I will post them
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Palouse Prairie Girls Chapter
http://palouseprairiegirls.blogspot.com/
http://prairiegirlsjournal.blogspot.com/
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
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April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2010 : 9:01:36 PM
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I think drumming is one of those most basic things in life we overlook. Everything has a beat, our footsteps, our heartbeat, our fingers tapping on the keyboard, a clock ticking, breathing...I love drumming rhythms with my kids on anything around the house. We do have some great kid drums that were gifted to us when the kids were little from a very dear friend of ours. He plays percussion for all sorts of gigs here in the metro. Anyway, he has a fantastic studio that we get to go hang out in from time to time and beat on drums in all shapes and sizes. It's loads of fun! I think drumming is a therapeutic thing to do and quite relaxing! Although, at times it could be considered a workout! I'm so glad you are enjoying it! Djembes of all shapes and sizes have such unique sounds. Have fun experimenting!
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2010 : 3:13:04 PM
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Like Annika,something about drumming touches my Celtic/Apache heart & soul. It's like meditating,and personally speaking I find it to be very centering when I feel like I'm just sorta out of whack. I think any info on the djembe would be great! Do you have any instructional books on it?
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2010 : 8:50:06 PM
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Originally posted by sonshine4u
I think drumming is one of those most basic things in life we overlook. Everything has a beat, our footsteps, our heartbeat, our fingers tapping on the keyboard, a clock ticking, breathing...I love drumming rhythms with my kids on anything around the house. We do have some great kid drums that were gifted to us when the kids were little from a very dear friend of ours. He plays percussion for all sorts of gigs here in the metro. Anyway, he has a fantastic studio that we get to go hang out in from time to time and beat on drums in all shapes and sizes. It's loads of fun! I think drumming is a therapeutic thing to do and quite relaxing! Although, at times it could be considered a workout! I'm so glad you are enjoying it! Djembes of all shapes and sizes have such unique sounds. Have fun experimenting!
Playing in the Sonshine
http://www.homesteadblogger.com/sonshine4u
All so interesting, I love it. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.
~Violet~
Farmgirl Sister #1669
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 06:47:26 AM
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Annika, that sounds wonderful. I love music and I bet playing that drum is very relaxing. I've been thinking about taking some kind of music lessons, possibly piano. I took several years as a kid and one year in college but I didn't keep it up. I love listening to drumming!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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