Pete Galea

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@benmiller9119 4 күн бұрын

thanks for the video! managing to do pretty well but sometimes the dropped spinning asalato just starts going wild and spinning more up and down and a not across my fingers. What could help with improving this any ideas?

@davidjames149 7 күн бұрын

very nice! i struggle so much with konnakol and playing asalato at the same time. my small brain can't deal with anything other than 3/4 or 4/4

@PeteGalea 7 күн бұрын

3 and 4 are the most important :) keep practicing! 👊

@davidjames149 7 күн бұрын

@@PeteGalea thanks Pete, will do. I keep my asalato with me in my pocket pretty much all the time :)

@for_fox_aches 8 күн бұрын

Hey Peter! Thanks so much for this video. You should go a little more into string length. I got mine yesterday and it was a mess untill i shortened the strings significantly. Once i made the adjustment it was dramatically easier. I passed it on in the comments below. Thanks again for this though. Ive come back to it about 10 times in the last few days lol. Its great!

@bakadavi3917 9 күн бұрын

I don't understand how you keep shaking when the ball is over your thumb. I have no trouble shaking normally, but when I let loose the second ball and it comes on my thumb, I can only bounce it back and stop the shaking

@pierrepisu1704 11 күн бұрын

Where can I buy quality shalakas, please? Every review on Amazon shows poor quality product that breaks after few days… I live in France and didn’t find any local resellers. Thanks.

@stephaniessmorgasbord2158 13 күн бұрын

I just bought my first set. I am EXTREMELY uncoordinated but I’m determined to learn this instrument. I have small hands and it feels like the balls are too far apart. Do I need to shorten the cord or just get used to it? I really enjoyed this video. You make it look so easy!

@for_fox_aches 8 күн бұрын

Hey. I'm new to this as well. Small-ish hands. I followed the recommendations from websites as to how much slack (2 fingers) should work and the balls just kept bouncing out of my hands unless my catch was really perfect. I decided to hold them so the strings were pointing directly at me with a relaxed hand and took up the slack on one side and tie the knot exactly there. When i hold them now i can fit one finger and its snug.. Now I can grab it before it bounces. I got them yesterday and spent three hours on and off trying to get it and it didn't work at all. I managed to get the shake in about 20 minutes after I adjusted them. Managed a basic shake and catch today a couple of times. For me the difference was dramatic. Also- the string will stretch so you may have to tighten it up after some use. Lmk if it helps.

@for_fox_aches 8 күн бұрын

P.s. the finger measurement is under the string on the back of your hand. I wasn't clear.

@lindathompson4275 15 күн бұрын

Thank you. Mine came today. My arm is tired. I just learned about them and ordered them the same day on Amazon. I play the drums in an African Drum Circle. I’m happy to have a new instrument to bring. I live near Raleigh, North Carolina 🇺🇸. I Love learning something new. I am 78 year old. You are a good teacher. I promise I will be practicing.

@for_fox_aches 9 күн бұрын

Lol same story. Mine are coming tomorrow.

@reidintx7570 16 күн бұрын

That was a really great lesson. You covered all the mistakes I was making. I'm already getting the shaking and the cracking.

@mutoyd 16 күн бұрын

You are a peach 🤍… but I just realized I can’t make it 🤣 … maybe “playing” is just not my thing. Will keep practicing singing and shaking maracas 💙

@mutoyd 18 күн бұрын

@pete I have jus bought a pair of them and I am almost ready to send them back to Amazon 🤣 it seems impossible to me. And also, my ones are not very noisy.. Theo are made of cork outside… any advice is welcome 🤍

@panda_paxx 19 күн бұрын

My balls hurt

@lucakyoung 20 күн бұрын

How do you keep the ball in your hand without it slipping out while being relaxed? Plus the ball and string starts misaligning and swings over the top of my fingers

@PeteGalea 19 күн бұрын

Not sure I understand what you mean entirely. Feel free to send me a video on Instagram, and I will do my best to help you.

@31416 20 күн бұрын

How to adjust to find best rope length for my hands? Also I do fine with catching the ball on the pinky side. But the thumb side catch? I think some even more beginner tutorial would help many. Very interesting. I like the shake it all the time approach. Thank you! 🎵

@PeteGalea 20 күн бұрын

Rope length is trial and error! See what works for you. And you don't need to catch it on the thumb side, so not sure what you mean in this case. Enjoy!

@31416 20 күн бұрын

Thank you Peter for the quick reply. I will play with lenght. Thum side catch is something I've seen in another video. I will ask there, which makes sense when I think of it. Thanks again!

@davidjames149 21 күн бұрын

very helpful! i just picked up asalato again recently, and i have an uncle that has a 3D printer. I think you can downscale the designs in the program he uses so i will try and create some asalato with balls that are closer to 50mm. did you end up finding the ideal shaker material?

@PeteGalea 21 күн бұрын

Sounds good! To be honest, the one from this video is so clunky I don't really play it much, I have many others which are far better. But who knows? Maybe ill make more in the future 😎

@davidjames149 21 күн бұрын

@@PeteGalea yeah the ones in your video look enormous. my best pair are plastic but super loud so my ears get fatigued quickly, i have a cork pair that you can hardly hear at all, and i've broken every pair i own of the gourd ones from Africa. can you recommend any other types? i'm in australia so not too many options are available here

@PeteGalea 21 күн бұрын

@@davidjames149 I like Asalato Sampa, and Kashaka UK. Not sure about shipping to Australia though. I haven't yet broke any one of my gourd ones, but I don't play them as regularly since they're delicate.

@davidjames149 21 күн бұрын

@@PeteGalea thank you i'll check them out. often the problem is that even if they do ship to Aus, the cost makes it a lot less tempting, which is why i'm so happy to have found this video and the 3D printer designs for these asalato. thanks again :)

@jannyjansen9473 22 күн бұрын

Super

@meirron7420 23 күн бұрын

The moment i try to let the shaker start the clicks , the whole ryhtem stops from being fluid , i dont understand exactly when to let it go from my hand 😅

@PeteGalea 23 күн бұрын

If you had to count "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and" , you'd let go on the 4 AND for it to click at the top on beat one. Keep practicing, you will manage!

@stracloud Ай бұрын

I can’t figure out if they’ll ship to America? Seems like not. I want some.

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Message them on Instagram :) otherwise I know Asaratopanman is also selling them now, since I made this video. Hope that helps!

@Asherart56 Ай бұрын

I am new to asalato. Nice lesson. Thank you! I think I understand it, but am still very uncoordinated. I really am having trouble catching the ball on its return back to my palm, under my pinkie finger. It clicks the ball then bounces back out of the bottom of my hand. Any tips? Thank you!

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Stay relaxed! It usually does that when your hand is stiff, or you're trying too hard to catch it.. just let it do its thing :)

@Asherart56 Ай бұрын

@@PeteGalea Thank you.

@wingtinalvinsham134 Ай бұрын

im struggling to catch the asalato back with my fingers when swinging back, are there any tricks? or actually just those ball "size does matters" ?

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Size does not in fact matter 😹😹 just relax your hands and keep practicing. You got this!

@Makermook Ай бұрын

Dude... You made it so clear. Thank you!

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it helpful :)

@coraliehill6803 Ай бұрын

Hi Pete! Thank you for this amazing video!! I'd like to start this percussion and I was wondering if it would be better to get a plastic asalato as a beginner or maybe the material doesn't change anything to the technique? Many thanks 😊

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Plastic is way more durable, so it's a good idea :) happy practicing!

@MagicPeaceLove Ай бұрын

Awesome lessons. I just got a set of those same Kashakas after being inspired by a couple of IG Kashaka players, including Yowie. Your lessons are very clear and you are a charming teacher.

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

That's kind of you to say, thank you! Glad you found the lesson helpful, and enjoy your asalato journey! Cheers

@togguk Ай бұрын

Which ones would you recommend to buy?

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Check out my other videos on asalato sampa, kashaka UK, etc

@jacobanderson3239 Ай бұрын

Where should i get one?

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Asalato Sampa, Kashaka UK, KoshKashMoussa... check out my other videos

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Asalato Sampa, Kashaka UK, KoshKashMoussa... check out my other videos

@ZaKiLeUr123_PSN Ай бұрын

😂 great

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Thanks! :)

@AylaPierce Ай бұрын

you're a great teacher! Thanks so much for sharing! I don't even have one of these yet, but you've inspired me to get one :)

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have fun practicing, whenever you get a set 😁

@ask_asha Ай бұрын

prosit hafna spjegajt tajjeb grazzi ❤

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Napprezza! Cheers :)

@vituspirchner Ай бұрын

🙏

@Dzisubaum Ай бұрын

Are you still in poland? Playing any shows?

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

I'm there once or twice a year .. check out @openmindeddrumming

@jeffreybarton1297 2 ай бұрын

Just started to try and learn. My biggest problem is that I have real trouble getting a grip on the lower ball as it swings in. My fingers slip right of the surface of the balls (they're the plastic uk made ones). I'm thinking of roughing up the surface a bit, to ty and make my skin grip it more.

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

That could be an option, but may not be necessary. Often the bottom shaker flies out as you try to catch it because you need to relax more, and don't grab it so quickly. Good luck!

@jeffreybarton1297 2 ай бұрын

@@PeteGalea Thank you! I'll carry on practicing. I was the same impatient way when I learned to play the Bones. Oddly enough, learning those required the same relaxing of the hands, and slowing down, and suddenly they were almost playing themselves.

@Thurisazfreedom 2 ай бұрын

Thank you you are truly an amazing teacher ****

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that :) glad you found the video helpful.

@taylorwedemeyer3499 2 ай бұрын

I have a feeling my kashakas are a tad bit too long. Is it just because I'm a beginner, or is there a sweet spot?

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

Could be... there definitely is a sweet spot which comes with trial and error. Just keep practicing and you'll figure it out :) adjustable ones are the way to go, if that's an option!

@taylorwedemeyer3499 Ай бұрын

@@PeteGalea thanks man! i found out that untying the knots at the ends and adjusting the length has helped tremendously. I may have found my sweet spot! :)

@Chelly-cg4uz 2 ай бұрын

This video was really helpful but I’m struggling to keep shaking in time while trying to click it. I’m coming from string instruments so i think i probably just need to practice more 😅

@liar4135 2 ай бұрын

Such a nice video! So helpful. Thank youuuu! :)

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks :)

@mcduh 2 ай бұрын

I just a really cheap pair of these. The cord is too long to allow for good contact? Is there an easy way to measure how long the cord should be for the size of my hand? Besides just cutting a little bit and retying until it feels right?

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

If its too long try taping down a portion of it onto one of the shakers, rather than cutting it. That worked well for me with my first set until I could get some adjustable ones. Hope that helps.

@leicesterdrumschool8564 2 ай бұрын

Splendid stuff!

@fsagaer 2 ай бұрын

Amazing 😅 I’m waiting mine from @Moussadjellydiarra393 too 😁👍🏻 Hope to get them soon 🎉

@amateur4everything 2 ай бұрын

I'm a multi instrumentalist and totally new to the shaker. Never once would I ever underestimate the shaker or any instrument for that matter. True musicians will understand that. The triangle probably has some advanced techniques! I ordered the asalato but only received one piece. I'm going to learn with the one first but alternate hands. My one asalato seems to have the string much longer than yours. Is there a proper length for my hands spand? I'm going to have to watch this video many times. This is difficult.. my brain doesn't want to cooperate.

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

The triangle, too, should not be underestimated, haha! In terms of the length of the string it's about trial and error, see what works for you. I'm sure you'll figure it out with some practice. Cheers and enjoy!

@CathyStacy 2 ай бұрын

I like these. I contacted the maker to see how much in US dollars and whether they could ship to the U.S.

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

Mauro is great, hopefully you guys can work it out. You will love playing these Asalato Sampa instruments! Thanks for watching and take care!

@ChrisVella 2 ай бұрын

Great set of Asalato! Love the pattern and they sound *click* nice 😅

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

*click* NICE! I see what you did there ;) haha.. thanks bro!

@Oleg_K. 2 ай бұрын

Could you tell me what sort of filling your asalato has? I'm making mine and the regular metal beads from an egg shaker are too piercing and loud. Do you have any tips on what to use to make the shaking sound more subtle and quieter?

@PeteGalea 2 ай бұрын

I believe the ones in this video also have small metal beads.. maybe try small seeds or some other natural material? :)

@Oleg_K. 2 ай бұрын

@@PeteGalea They sound really lovely. The unpleasant sound I'm having problems with might due to the thin plastic balls I'm using for the "gourds". Do you think rice would work in the long term and wouldn't break apart inside the shaker?

@techwildlife1 3 ай бұрын

May I use this recording in a drone youtube short video?

@misshope8297 3 ай бұрын

Hello! Is it an instrument that is okay for any person to learn how to use or is it a close practice?

@misshope8297 3 ай бұрын

Also this is a wonderful video that really confirms I want to learn this instrument❤

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Go for it!

@Ehmtea 3 ай бұрын

Thank you this is a really nice beginners intro!

@PeteGalea 3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@becca4853 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for breaking down the rhythms! It's hard for me to hear it by itself. It helps when you're speaking/playing at the same time

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you like it :)

@rubuppushup 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Very helpful videos. I’m still looking a set I really like. Can you recommend a reliable maker or company to make quality Kosh Kash?

@PeteGalea 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like the videos! Thanks for watching. I currently have content on the channel about Kashaka UK and KoshKashMoussa. I am currently editing a new video about another amazing company. Stay tuned 😉

@rubuppushup 3 ай бұрын

@@PeteGaleaMy first set was from Moussa. Good stuff! I’ll try Koshkash UK next. Thank you!

@alancarter4525 3 ай бұрын

Interesting. Through my phone there’s little difference between the plastic and real. I’ve had the same UK ones for about 6 months and no sign of damage and of course being able to replace the string is essential unless you have a ready supply of the ‘proper’ ones. Having been using the smooth plastic, what are the real ones like to click together? I see some people using ones that are much larger and they seem to sound as strong with the clicks as they are when they spin and click. I just wonder how the larger ones would change my technique. The ones I really want to try are made in Singapore (Singapore Asalato I think). Hand made, durable, adjustable and polished smooth. Don’t know how to get them to here in Portugal through customs is a nightmare. Do you know of these ones. Cheers.

@alancarter4525 3 ай бұрын

Also, with the larger ones it looks like you can do a spinning hit so that the one moving hits while passing the other. I just end up with bruises if I try with the small size 😂

@PeteGalea Ай бұрын

I'd say the real ones are very satisfying to play, but are far less consistent in size, shape and weight. And in terms of a larger size allowing you to do different rhythms and tricks, I'm not too sure because I don't have big hands.. experiment and let us know! 😁 thanks

@alancarter4525 3 ай бұрын

Interesting. Thanks, that’s added one movement I hadn’t thought of. I do the forward and back ‘spin’ so that movement was there like that but not from a holding position. It adds a whole lot of new options. Not sure about the 5 beat. I have a 123,12 beat that I like but it’s good to stretch. Thanks ⬆️

@PeteGalea 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and glad the video helped!

@Thurisazfreedom 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all! So grateful. I have a new pair of kashaka pros from kashaka uk and i cant do the proper "clash" noise between the do balls when they hit each others, because it seems like the rope is always on the way of the hit and mutes the clack souns...any advice on that ? Thanks a lot !

@PeteGalea 3 ай бұрын

You mean on the top or bottom part of the swing? For the top, make sure it's going OVER the thumb, I can't stress how important that is. In terms of the bottom, experiment with the length of the rope, or try relaxing your hand more. Hope that helps!

@Thurisazfreedom 3 ай бұрын

@@PeteGalea thank you so much, it's getting better! So kind of you to answer:)

@Shu_The_Scientist 3 ай бұрын

The opening song you shared has me stuck it’s so good

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