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Alternatives to drums as percussion in a band setting


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  • 4 months later...

[quote name='Angel' timestamp='1350030504' post='1833626']
I love this percussion playing:
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Oh yeah I like that very much.

Couple more ideas. Not really alternatives to drums just variations which might make things more portable and space efficient

Cocktail drum kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzB9s-drzAY

Suitcase drum kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDt3D5WaCPw

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[quote name='jimbobothy' timestamp='1392854704' post='2373668']
Anyone thought of a Djembe? The amount of different tones you can get out of one of those played well is really ace!!
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Our drummer uses one when we do acoustic sets. He finds it quite tough on his hands, though.

Of course, there's always the ukelele....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RylxBtEM0sI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF5HsIpH5qY

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[quote name='rOB' timestamp='1396219509' post='2411186']
Love the idea of a bass, percussion and vocal band. [/quote]

Hmm, been thinking about this for a while now. Looking forward to getting back to the UK in Sept so I can try it out. Inspired by this thread as well as bands like DFA 1979, Clatter, Lightning Bolt and Royal Blood.

At the moment I'm thinking a vocalist (possibly some room for shakers or a tamborine), bass and a cajon player.

Does anyone know any bands using a similar setup in a rock setting?

Any thoughts on whether it would work? Things to consider?

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[quote name='jimbobothy' timestamp='1392854704' post='2373668']
Anyone thought of a Djembe? The amount of different tones you can get out of one of those played well is really ace!!
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When I double on percussion I use a djembe. Probably the most, or at least one of the most versitile hand drums. While playing I also use a foot powered tambourine, wrist bells, shaker, and rainstick in various combinations.

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