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Ken Shorley
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Canadian percussionist-composer-producer. This channel features tutorials and performance videos for frame drum, South Indian rhythms, and electronic rhythm programming. Become a subscriber to enjoy instructional and performance videos about rhythm, drumming and percussion.
Ribbon Mics for Percussion (Royer R-10, Cascade Fathead II, ART AR5)
Percussionist/producer Ken Shorley tests three 'budget' ribbon microphones for recording percussion instruments. He introduces and records with the Royer R-10, Cascade Fathead II, and the ART AR5.
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#recording #percussion #studio #comparison #budgetmic
To support Ken's channel, visit kenshorley.com/donate
#recording #percussion #studio #comparison #budgetmic
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Rhythm Lesson : Polyrhythms (4 : 3 and 3 : 4)
zhlédnutí 564Před 2 měsíci
Enjoy this lesson in polyrhythms with Canadian percussionist Ken Shorley. Explore and practice the fundamentals of two important "cross-rhythms" - 4 into 3, and 3 into 4. If you wish to help support Ken's CZcams channel through donations of any amount, please visit: kenshorley.com/donate #percussion #rhythm #polyrhythms #solkattu #konnakkol #tala #rhythmgame #rhythmchallenge #kenshorley #rhythm...
Andrew Craig (piano) and Ken Shorley (riq) - Live in Toronto
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Andrew Craig (piano) and Ken Shorley (riq) performing a Cuban-inspired arrangement of Kiravani from Trichy Sankaran's 'Carnatic Concerto'. Performed live in Toronto (November 2022) as part of Confluence Concerts TS @ 80 tribute concert. #jazzfusion #piano #improvisation #riq #tambourine #andrewcraig #kenshorley #trichysankaran #carnaticfusion #livemusic #torontomusic
50 for Steve (frame drum duet by Ken Shorley)
zhlédnutí 5KPřed rokem
This frame drum duet is an homage to the great American composer, Steve Reich, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his 1972 seminal piece, Clapping Music. It is inspired by the Turkish 10-beat rhythm, Aksak Semai, and can be performed by two drummers, or by one performer with a loop pedal. Download a chart for this piece at: kenshorley.podia.com #stevereich #minimalism #framedrum #phase #...
Frame Drum Lesson - Split-Hand Sequence in Seven (with Ken Shorley)
zhlédnutí 3,7KPřed rokem
This lesson is from Ken's upcoming BEYOND the BASICS Frame Drum Course (BBFD) which is scheduled to launch in Fall 2023. Join Ken's mailing list for info about this and other offerings. kenshorley.podia.com #framedrum #drumlessons #drumtutorial #kenshorley #percussion #coopermandrums
Konnakol Brain Teaser - Ken Shorley
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Enjoy this rhythmic brain teaser with Canadian percussionist Ken Shorley! This uses South Indian rhythmic syllables (konnakol or solkattu) combined with a hand drum loop you can play on any type of drum. For more info about my BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) online course, click here: kenshorley.podia.com/beginner-frame-drum #braingames #rhythm #solkattu #framedrum #musiclessons #drumming
Canadian Percussionists: Patrick Graham
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(Voir la traduction française ci-dessous) This short documentary is one in an ongoing series of video profiles featuring some of the finest percussionists in Canada. This episode features the Montréal-based musician, Patrick Graham. Patrick is one of the busiest and most creative freelance percussionists in Québec - active in the contemporary, global, jazz and improvised music scenes. #Canadian...
Solkattu Lesson : Mishra Chapu Tala Exercises (Ken Shorley)
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Basic (and not so basic!) tala exercises in the 7-beat Carnatic rhythm cycle, Mishra Chapu Tala, presented by Canadian percussionist, Ken Shorley. Pranaams to Ken's guru, the South Indian master percussionist, Vidwan Professor Trichy Sankaran. #tala #konnakol #braingames #rhythm #kenshorley #percussion #musiclessons
Ken Shorley : Frame Drum Solo (Live in Toronto)
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed rokem
Here's an improvised lap-style frame drum solo, performed in Toronto in honour of my guru, the South Indian master percussionist Trichy Sankaran, at a concert to celebrate his 80th birthday. Thanks to Dan Morphy for loaning me his beautiful 16" Cooperman Tar (with black suede head). Thanks to Suba Sankaran and Confluence Concerts for inviting me to participate in this beautiful event! And thank...
Rhythm Lesson : Brain Teaser!
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed rokem
Enjoy a rhythmic challenge with Canadian percussionist Ken Shorley. (Please note: No brains were harmed during the making of this video!) Register for Ken's BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) online course here: kenshorley.podia.com/beginner-frame-drum #rhythmchallenge #solkattu #braingames #rhythm #kenshorley
Riq Lesson: Trance Rhythms
zhlédnutí 9KPřed rokem
A beginner Riq lesson, demonstrating trance-style rhythms which use a basic shaking technique. Enjoy! Info about Ken's BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) online course is here: kenshorley.podia.com/beginner-frame-drum #riq #beginnerdrumlesson #bellydance #riqq #framedrum #tambourine #drumlessons #tef #percussion #kenshorley #beginnerframedrum #coopermandrums #easyframedrum #musicpractice #trance #drumme...
Frame Drum Lesson - Processional Rhythms (for Bill)
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A set of processional rhythms for the frame drum, composed in honour of my father, Bill Shorley, who passed away in January 2023. Check out my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) online course: kenshorley.podia.com/beginner-frame-drum #framedrum #beginnerdrumlesson #drumlessons #kenshorley #percussion #learntodrum #drums #drumming #rhythm #coopermandrums @CoopermanVt
Frame Drum Lesson - Four Easy Grooves in Five
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Frame Drum Lesson - Four Easy Grooves in Five
How to make a great Drum Solo : tips for beginners
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How to make a great Drum Solo : tips for beginners
Beginner Frame Drum (BFD) Online Course with Ken Shorley
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Beginner Frame Drum (BFD) Online Course with Ken Shorley
Count Hard Rhythms the Easy Way : Rhythm Tutorial
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Count Hard Rhythms the Easy Way : Rhythm Tutorial
Pyramid (Lucky 13) : Frame Drum Lesson
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Pyramid (Lucky 13) : Frame Drum Lesson
Kanjira Yati Exercise (Play-through demo)
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Kanjira Yati Exercise (Play-through demo)
Prof. Trichy Sankaran - Mrdangam Closeups
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Prof. Trichy Sankaran - Mrdangam Closeups
Prof Trichy Sankaran - Konakol Demonstration
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Prof Trichy Sankaran - Konakol Demonstration
Saaidi Multitrack Drum Demo: Darbuka, Riq, Tar
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Saaidi Multitrack Drum Demo: Darbuka, Riq, Tar
Solkattu (Konakol) Warmup in 9 Beats - Ken Shorley
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Solkattu (Konakol) Warmup in 9 Beats - Ken Shorley
Frame Drum Lesson : Sweet 16 Groove (Ken Shorley)
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Frame Drum Lesson : Sweet 16 Groove (Ken Shorley)
Great job 👏
Wow, this is so appropriate for a beloved gone dad. I love how "processional" it sounds indeed : very entrancing ! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for listening!
Thanks!
Thank you!
Awesome thanks 🙏❤️🙏
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I really enjoy your tutorials ! 🙂 There is a question I ask myself since forever, though : is it possible to replace a tk by a kt ?? Indeed, by doing so we allow our dominant hand to have enough time to position for the next strike because there is an in-between strike by the other hand instead of several strikes in a row form the same hand. As k and t are virtually the same sound, the lazy me finds it easier to alternate the strikes as much as possible... Thanks a ton if you can answer some day ! 🙏
Hi! Thanks for the kind words! My feeling is that you should start with what feels right to you. All I can do is show you the way I play these patterns. But if kt makes more sense to your way of playing than tk, I say go for it!
@@kenshorley Wow, so quick an answer ! Thank you soooo very much !!!! 🙏🙏 It's nice to finally have a validation for the "tk style" from an expert : I can now play without feeling I'm cheating, yay ! 😊
UAUUUUU YOU ARE A MESSENGER FROM GOD ITSELF!! Obrigado amigo! Abraço de Portugal
Thank you! Glad you received the message! Peace from Canada!
Woooow, que ritmo! Thanks maestros
@@podfigo Thanks!
I would say that cascade is more problematic, art is nice especially for the price, royer seems to already cut the mix even in solo:)
Jamin’ ❤❤❤
Thanks Super cool experience
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very clear explanation Ken! My guru and Bangalore was Mr. T.A.S Mani. RIP. I often toured with him here in Europe as well. B.C. Manjunath is also a good friend, player and teacher.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Cheers from Canada!
Hi Ken and thanks a lot for this beautiful lesson. I was wondering how do you manage not to make your framedrum move at all while you are playing? Mine is really "dancing' a lot when I hit it, specially with the palm of my hand... and I'm quite sure this is not good at all :) (my framedrum is a Remo 22"x2,5" Rahmentrommel)
Hello! Glad you enjoyed this lesson! Given the dimensions of your drum (22" wide x 2.5" deep) this 'knee dancing' problem will be more of a challenge for you. Frame drums with smaller diameters or deeper shell depths are, in general, easier to control. One suggestion that may help comes from a former student of mine. She encountered a similar problem when playing, and she found that putting a small piece of material known as 'rubber drawer liner' across her leg, under the drum, helped to keep the frame drum in place. Hope this helps!
@@kenshorley thx a lot for your answer !!
It's so meditative and inspiring, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love it
Thanks!
The best lesson
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your teachings
Glad you found the video useful!
That’s a great video, thank you! Did you try clip-on mics by the way ? I tried Atm 350u and Atm 35pro but they both create very annoying “buzzing” sound , something resonates between mics and clip on system (maybe it’s because I use beater not fingers).
Hi! No I haven't used clip on mics with frame drums, not with large diameter ones anyway. They're sometimes pretty good with the riq. But it's true, the shell vibrations can be too much for them, unless they have a really good mount and clip that isolate vibration well.
Sounds great Ken, such a soothing beach groove!❤
Loved this video!
Thank you!
What kind of head does this drum have?
This Cooperman Tar has a Remo Renaissance head, which is a synthetic material.
Hi Ken and thank you, My TEK does not sound clear, it's a bit muffled, any advice? (I have a 14" Remo frame drum). The frame drum is my very stable, it keeps oscillating everytime i play DUM, any advice? Much appreciated. Thanks.
Hi! I'd need to see and hear you play to be sure, but it's possible that you're holding your finger on the head of the drum a bit too long when playing Tek. Try to keep it light and bouncing. Those small Remo drums are quite light aren't they! A student of mine sometimes uses a type of rubbery material placed across their knee which can help with the unwanted movement of the drum when playing Doum. Hope this helps!
@@kenshorley thanks
Keren pokoknya
Super nice, I've been considering getting a pair of ribbons to record hammered dulcimer. Thanks Ken
Ooh yes! I bet that would sound sweet on your dulcimer!
The best teacher ever
Aww thanks!
I was close to selling my circuit, but after my newfound interest in finger drumming and now knowing I can use the circuit my plans have changed 💯
Excellent! I still find the Circuit an inspiring piece of gear, even after 8 years!
Beautiful
@@rhythm_with_alex Thank you!
what a cool instrument. Thanks for these instructional videos.
Glad you like them!
We want more shakerrrrrr
Very interesting. But where and when is this applied?
One drummer layering over another..
So clean! Amazing)
Thanks a lot!
Great tutorial. I’d love to see some longer pieces where you mix a couple of rhythms and such over time (like 5 to 10 minutes)
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do!
Thanks!
Thank you!
He's back!!! Thank you
Good to be back!
I love poly rhythms and I love your teaching! I’d love to see your take on the differences between poly rhythms and poly meters. This has always been confusing to me. So happy to see the new video! Thank you Ken, for this and all your lessons.
Thanks so much for the kind words! It's true, the distinction between polyrhythms and polymetres can be tricky to understand. Some folks use the terms interchangeably too! That would make a great topic for a future video. Thanks!
Great … with this Video and Explanation I am able to better understand the Basics and learn better to transfer it to my Handpan. Cheers …
teach us this Ken!
Some of this material will find its way into the BBFD (Beyond the Basics Frame Drum) course I'm working on!
Thank you so so much!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Happy drumming!
Is there anywhere I can find drum loops of this so I can play accordion along with?
I just found an app called Loopsic that has some loops in 7, 5, etc. I can't guarantee that it has a Racenica but it may be a good place to start!
@@kenshorley Thanks, but needs to be on PC, I don't use a phone.
I literally never used my middi commander like I should, I thought I had to give up and use bias fx forever. The video is gold, even more so since this thing is discontinued, thank you so much
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Where can I find the metronome tempo you are using to practice it? And thank you so much for sharing this lesson
At 7:46 I mention that the metronome tempo is 75 BPM.
Who’s Rick?
Thanks for your videos ‼️What metronome do you use?
Hi. I'm not using a metronome in this video. It's me playing a set of finger cymbals to keep time!
Great lesson. Thank you
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Where do you get your in-depth knowledge, patience and clarity in teaching!!! I respect you as my teacher, Thank you so much Shorley sir.....
Thank you so much for the kind words! I am indebted to the great master musician Prof. Trichy Sankaran for my training in kanjira and Indian rhythm.
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I am playing themes and variations, now yati.....Thanks for your lessons .....
Thanks for watching!
Perfect!!! Thank you so so much!!!!
Glad you found the video useful!
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Thank you Ken! These rhythms, patterns and ideas will bring a lot of joy to me in the future and will absolutely enrich my frame drum playing.
Thank you for the kind words! Happy drumming!