Ken Shorley - Frame Drum Basics (A Closer Look)

[@burple65]

This is the best intro video to the frame drum that I've seen. Great job!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for the kind words, Brian!

[@thedreamingdrum]

Your teaching style is so clear, thorough and smooth -- thank you!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@BeldaBorgeld]

I'll be asking for your frame drumming lesson for my birthday...one year south of 70! I follow you on KZbin and you are the best. Truly. I learn so much. Time to go all the way in.

[@kenshorley]

That's great! I think you'll really enjoy the BFD course!

[@user-mishasmp]

One of the best hand drumming lessons I've seen , not only for frame drum. Thank you!

[@kenshorley]

Thank you so much!

[@udkline]

This is easily one of the best technique breakdowns for the contemporary style. Even as someone who's been playing awhile, I still come back to even your beginner vids to see if I can't pick up or tune up something new. Thanks Ken!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@MinnieChastain]

You're super teacher and you should definitely continue with your technique teachings

[@kenshorley]

Thank you!

[@evelinaarapidis6103]

Dear Ken thank you! I have been training on frame drum during the corona times with you and it has been a beautiful new journey! Please keep on uploading videos for us beginners through your channel! You are a great teacher :-)

[@kenshorley]

Thank you Evelina! I have lots of new videos planned for the channel. AND I'm currently editing a complete beginner frame drum course which will be available through my website. Happy drumming!

[@janemuncaster3360]

I'm a kit drummer, about to take receipt of my first frame drum and this super clear intro to strokes and rhythms is perfect to get me started. Thank you.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks to you, Jane, for the kind words! I'm glad you're finding the video useful!

[@ScoobyCoffee]

Same here! Going from a full kit to a duff

[@apolk]

Thank you so much for this! I just received a frame drum that I bought on a whim, and this video took me from clueless to enjoying myself. Instant subscribe!

[@kenshorley]

So happy to hear that you found the video useful! Happy drumming, and welcome to the channel!

[@ericadavidson4270]

This is a wonderful intro video!!!

[@theresamarianovak5290]

Thanks!

[@kenshorley]

Thank you!

[@sharonvanbramer9081]

Just starting. Would love more classes/workshops. You're teaching style is direct and simple and effective. Works for me:) Thank you.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Sharon!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Sharon! Just letting you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@desdemitecho8614]

Pleeeaseee!!!! Loved it. Great teacher. Thank you

[@kenshorley]

My BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is now available! You can visit kenshorley.podia.com for more details.

[@reginamogge6981]

Thank you so much! This lesson is exactly what I was looking for as a beginner. Pretty nice explanations and very encouraging words^^

[@kenshorley]

@reginamogge6981 Thank you! Happy drumming!

[@LilaZelletElias129]

Great teacher!Love it!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks so much for the kind words. And also for registering for my BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) online course!

[@DandelionLakewood]

Beautiful lesson, you are clear and effective, not too much talking and very useful tips.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@claudiaheugel377]

I am so glad you are doing this teaching, your style is perfect for me, I appreciate it!!

[@kenshorley]

Thank you, Claudia, for the kind words!

[@rogersnyder3776]

This is very helpful! I would be interested if you had a full beginner's course.

[@kenshorley]

Working on it! Thanks for your interest, Roger!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Roger. The BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested! Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@suzysoulshine5344]

I really love your teaching style. I've been drumming for a long time and I'm just now beginning to learn the frame drum. Your approach is very accessible and easy to follow. I'd definitely be interested in a beginner's course!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Suzy! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Suzy. I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@barmc9992]

Dziękuję za nauki Mistrzu !!! Tkanki you. I will practice in the morning.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching. Enjoy the video!

[@michellevietmeier3578]

This was great! Love the speed at which you are teaching and the repetition with slow builds.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cathysigga252]

Thank you for sharing your teachings

[@kenshorley]

Glad you found the video useful!

[@betweenearthandsky4091]

I am so inspired to learn, thanks to you and your clear, concise and simple explanations! Grateful! 😇

[@kenshorley]

Thanks! I'm grateful for kind viewers like yourself!

[@shiver222]

Thank you for this great video! I got my first frame drum today ❤

[@kenshorley]

Happy drumming!

[@teresajantriska]

GREAT intro to beginner strokes! Thank you and YES I would love it if you created a course for beginners with variation drum stroke combinations for practice. Thanks Ken--You are awesome!!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Teresa for the kind words! Glad you're finding the videos useful!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Teresa! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@inesdelgadoviolin3751]

Thank you so much for such a great video Ken - just had my first 20 minutes practicing the frame drum with your help and I'm already loving it! :) Will be coming back for more lessons!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found this video useful. Happy drumming!

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

Thank you Ken, This is one of the more informative videos I have found as a beginner.

[@kenshorley]

Hi there Hi there! So glad you found the video helpful!

[@donato.dal.cielo.]

Thank you so much, Ken! You are such a wonderful teacher! So relax, so patient, so inspiring ! 🌻: D

[@kenshorley]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@flowercowboy]

Awesome. So helpful! Thank you

[@kenshorley]

Glad you found it useful!

[@pjmnash]

You're an excellent teacher, which is a gift. I appreciate your gift because I'm scoring for frame drum in my opera. Not sure if I will need to alter drum name as I don't think Finale software will allow to specify dum-tek-pah pitches. Am so glad I kept my frame drum! Looking forward to writing in odd meter. Thank you😊

[@rachellezeiders5283]

Thank you so much for this!! My first frame drum was delivered today and this was the first video I wanted to practice with and I’m so glad I did! I loved it so much and am so excited! This was the perfect starting video! Thank you! Thank you! This is so much fun! :)

[@kenshorley]

Thank you so much! Happy drumming!

[@elainehughes-p4i]

So helpful. Thank you for sharing this 💙

[@kenshorley]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PuraVidasHollowHolladay]

OH MY GOSH~~~~ I LOVE YOU! THANKS SO MUCH YOUR SUCH AN AWESOME TEACH AND WOULD BUY ANY MATERIAL YOU TEACH. PURCHASED ANOTHER COURSE AND GOT SO FRUSTRATED STARTED YOUTUBING AND FOUND YOU. THANKS AND MANY THANKS. I THINK I CAN DO THIS!!!!

[@kenshorley]

So glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@kenshorley]

Hello! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@ΣωτήρηςΚαμενοπουλος]

Thank you so so much!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kenshorley]

Happy drumming!

[@keyccrazy]

Agree with Sharon below. You are excellent teacher. I am just starting as well, on frame drums. Always been djembe player.Love sound and style of frame drums!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@cathysigga252]

The best lesson

[@kenshorley]

Thank you!

[@LenaDolter]

yes to intro course!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Lena! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@stanidrum]

thats fun, well explained! Thank you

[@kenshorley]

Thank you!

[@rashavrede]

Thank you so much, this is so helpful and easy to follow ❤

[@kenshorley]

So glad you found it useful!

[@carolkellendonk9274]

would like more courses! just beginning frame drumming! great video!

[@kenshorley]

Beginner course is on the way!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Carol! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@deidrelee6831]

Ken, I loved this lesson. I just got my first Frame Drum and I appreciate this free knowledge you're sharing. I would love to have the lessons listed in the description if that is available in the future, because I like to sit here after watching and go over the lesson alone. Thanks again!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Deidre! So glad you've been enjoying the videos! I recently published a full beginner frame drum course, and if you're interested you can visit this site to learn more, and to view a couple sample lessons from the course. Happy drumming! kenshorley.podia.com/beginner-frame-drum

[@lafiordeli]

Perfect!!! Thank you so so much!!!!

[@kenshorley]

Glad you found the video useful!

[@delfinlabao5311]

yes would like a course in drumming!! Beginner. thank you

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for your interest!

[@kenshorley]

Hello! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@69anaka]

Like double Like, great lesson Ken, thanks so much for your videos! Greetings and much love from Holland!!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks double thanks!

[@brianreilly6545]

Thx for the speed tip feature👍🏼

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Brian!

[@pamwollet7591]

I'm definitely a beginner! I would be interested in more classes. I found it easy to follow your instruction. Thanks!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Pam!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Pam! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@RobinRogersRN]

Great lesson. Thank you

[@kenshorley]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Lukerwdrums]

This is great stuff Ken, I'm learning frame drum for an upcoming project and these videos are truly invaluable! Thanks so much

[@kenshorley]

Hi Luke. Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@karenmoyes3393]

Fantastic video! I'm so glad I found your channel! Thank you for the explanations and breaking the rhythms down. I've learnt more in 15 minutes than in the time spent on other frame drum tuition... Can't wait for your full beginners' course! 😊

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Karen! It's great to know you found this video useful. Will let you know about a beginner course!

[@karenmoyes3393]

@@kenshorley 🙏🏼

[@kenshorley]

Hi Karen! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@HelmarWeiss]

Great Viedeo Ken!!! Thank you!

[@kenshorley]

You are very welcome!

[@piergiorgiocianciullo6784]

Thanks for sharing :) The course would be great!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@kenshorley]

Hello! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@giuseppebifulco4848]

Thank you Ken :)

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chantalmoi]

I'd love a full course of framedruming! You're a great teacher 😁 Greetings from Spain

[@kenshorley]

Thank you very much!

[@kenshorley]

Hello! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@tinekehorst1178]

Geweldige uitleg,heel erg bedankt❤

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching!

[@victoriastrohmeyer6150]

I am interested in learning - and need to buy a beginning drum as well.

[@milliehumphries3916]

thank you for your video, very helpful!

[@kenshorley]

You are welcome! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@louisedevlin9730]

Love this

[@kenshorley]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@soulgroveproject]

Thank You for your wonderful videos! I just started learning hot to play a frame drum and would be interested in a full beginners course also:) I really like your teaching style!

[@kenshorley]

Thank you for the kind words! I'll let you know when the beginner's course is ready!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Pavlina! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@TripleRoux]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@kenshorley]

Glad you found it useful!

[@dakotalake9084]

Wonderful video, thank you! I am very interested in your full course.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Dakota! I'm getting close to launching the course. I'll let you know!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Dakota! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@luceprola6975]

Hi! Thank you very much for this video! I'm beginner and it's really useful. Before this I was lost. Perhaps it will be also useful to explain how to put the left hand on the frame.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@rhythmkeeper]

Nice video Ken. You made me think twice about how I teach thumb stroke. I do have my students exaggerate the rotation. Jamey Haddad got me going about 20 years ago but I don't think if myself as a very refined player. Anyhow, thanks and would enjoy more videos from you. Best.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks, Michael! Glad you enjoyed the video. If you're interested, have a look at my channel for more frame drum videos! All the best.

[@helenlloyd9961]

Hi really enjoyed this video as it was easy to follow. I would be very interested in a beginner's frame drum course. Please do some more!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Helen. Thanks for watching! I have more beginner videos in the works, and eventually a full course!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Helen! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@jeanndeford5465]

Interested!!! TY

[@kenshorley]

Hello! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@lesleywood8894]

I’m interested in your beginners course

[@kenshorley]

Hi Lesley! My BFD (beginner frame drum) course is now open for registration. Visit kenshorley.podia.com/beginner-frame-drum for more info.

[@EmilyDRussell]

I've been following along with some of your videos, they are great. I'd love to see a more structured, progressive course.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for your kind words! I'll keep planning for a more complete online course.

[@kenshorley]

Hi Emily! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@tourimagine]

Can you recommend what brand or www I can buy the good frame drum.🙏🏾

[@kenshorley]

If you're ready for a serious instrument, then I highly recommend Cooperman frame drums. If you are budget minded, look to Meinl or Remo for some good options. If it's your first frame drum, I recommend getting one with a 16" diameter which has a synthetic head.

[@angela1073]

Thank-you! Very helpful : )

[@kenshorley]

Glad you found it useful... Happy drumming!

[@angela1073]

I would also be interested in the introductory course. Thanks Ken!

[@danmusiceasy]

Thanks! Perhaps you can do a video about counting and playing accurately at fast speeds? Whether it's better to count like 1 e & a, 2 e & a, or use Solkatu, which every way professional players do it. I'd be interested in an advanced course myself, cause I've been watching pretty much everything I could find in English on frame drumming and also took another course... But I would be interested in learning how to create more interesting variations when playing a rhythm, how to improvise without messing up the main rhythm, as well as anything about Solkatu, especially the parts that help drummers who don't play indian music (the incredibly complicated kind) :)

[@kenshorley]

Hi Dan, great suggestions! Solkattu is such a useful skill and practice for so many musicians. I feel very fortunate to have learned from a master of Carnatic drumming... I will definitely be filming more content related to skill development using solkattu.

[@danmusiceasy]

@@kenshorley Great! I'm curious, can solkatu help when playing Middle-Eastern rhythms as well?

[@kenshorley]

Yes I think so! Solkattu is amazing for rhythmic skill building in any style of music.

[@phoebejohnson1168]

I would love to do an introductory course. Also, I can't get any sound just useing my ring finger. I have to use the middle and rung together?

[@kenshorley]

Hi! My BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is now available if you're interested! You can find it at kenshorley.podia.com And yes it does take time to build up strength in the ring finger. When I first started, I used both middle and ring fingers together to play the Ka stroke.

[@pillarsoflight2607]

Hi Ken! I recently picked up my first (16") frame drum, and I'm having a difficult time getting my hands, and fingers to move separately from each other, hence they want to move in accord with each other. I'm sure it'll take time and practice to master this. Can you demonstrate some exercises to help with? Thank you!

[@kenshorley]

Steady and slow practice over time will help this a lot. My advice is to make sure you're not holding tension in your hands or arms.

[@Nightshade-333]

I do not understand how you keep the drum from moving around. Mine wobbles and slides. No one seems to address exactly how it's held in place. Can you please explain?

[@kenshorley]

Hi Tamie. Usually when this happens, the player can do one of two things (or both!). First, make sure that you're putting enough pressure on the top of the drum - not enough to cause tension in your supporting hand, but enough to stabilize the movement of the drum. Second, make sure you're not striking the tones too hard. If the drummer puts too much force into the strokes, it's easy for the drum to slip and slide and otherwise get knocked out of the proper holding position. Hope this helps!

[@Nightshade-333]

@@kenshorley Yes. Thank you for your reply.

[@DrAlejo002]

Hi Ken: have you started with the course already? Please let me know- I’d be really interested-. Thanks - great videos!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Alejandro! Not yet! I'll be sure to let you know when it's ready!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Alejandro! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@spektaloza]

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.

[@kenshorley]

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!

[@spektaloza]

@@kenshorley thanks

[@apricotdog]

Is it normal for your upper arm to ache when starting the frame drum. Is it just a case of getting used to hanging your arm there or should the posture be corrected?

[@kenshorley]

Ache? No that's not normal. You'll need to find a way of keeping your upper arm relaxed especially if you're playing a large diameter drum. But if you're feeling pain, you may be holding tension in that arm.

[@apricotdog]

@@kenshorley I've actually tried the upright (?) style and I find I can play it easier and get a much richer sound out of the drum (it's 16"). I can also do fills easier but obviously no snaps. Great position for jamming though!

[@deborahhewett2976]

Interested

[@kenshorley]

Hi Deborah! I wanted to let you know that my new BFD (Beginner Frame Drum) course is online and ready for registration if you're still interested. Visit kenshorley.podia.com for more info.

[@eminea10]

Hello what kind of drum is this?

[@kenshorley]

I'm playing an 18" Tar, a custom frame drum made by Cooperman Drums in Vermont USA.