Ken Shorley - Frame Drum Basics (Upright Style)

[@leewarren492]

What a lovely lesson. Holding the drum in my left hand, I still look for the position that allows me to get a full sound with my left ring finger. Practice, practice.

[@mrlsgi2739]

Hi Ken, you are the best drum teacher I found online, I am a beginner, so your explanation is understandable, straight, clear and natural; I ordered my drum and looking forward to practising with you; thank you very much.

[@kenshorley]

That is very kind, Meralle! Thank you!

[@GoldenAstroCat]

Thank you sooooo much! 😊 Love your channel

[@kenshorley]

You are so welcome! Enjoy the videos!

[@joysanders9315]

Love this video. I prefer holding the drum to resting it on my leg. I initially was taught the balance method. I will be doing this daily now to get myself back into the strength and rhythm.

[@margitweren2003]

Love your lesson Thank you from the 🇳🇱

[@kenshorley]

Thank you!

[@Chantalmoi]

Thanks for the lessons on frame drum!!! 😁

[@kenshorley]

Glad you're enjoying them!

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

got my drum today, love this video!

[@darvaish4552]

Ken this is the best tutorial video, i have seen. you have taught it all in one short video. left behind is student's practise. thanks a million

[@kenshorley]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@taheryounis3662]

very helpful content, thank you!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonschalestudio5791]

I love the cooperman framedrums

[@kenshorley]

Me too!

[@blindguymcsqueezy50]

How is your channel not blowing up man! Your content is top class

[@kenshorley]

Ha! Well, thanks to your very kind comment, I feel the channel blowing up a bit more!

[@beetrice2051]

I love you so much !!! 😘This is the best video for the very beginner , found on line. Im just holding my new frame drum ( delivered today ) and following you . Im so excited and happy. Thank you very much.🌞

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for the kind words! Happy drumming!

[@beetrice2051]

@@kenshorley Thank you 😊

[@danmusiceasy]

Though I use this style the least, the one thing I like about it is how much louder a drum sounds when held in this way. Especially outside, where there is no echo like in a room.

[@brigitteotto9546]

Thanks, cool !!!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for your support, Brigitte!

[@skadesignetcetera]

I really like upright style. Easier for me.

[@loveearthspirit829]

my left hand pinky was holding the drum 🌿 guess my hand and thumb need to hold it better

[@kenshorley]

This technique took me a while before it felt comfortable!

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

why is it called doum tak pa ka etc?

[@kenshorley]

Many drumming traditions use a type of syllabic system which imitates the sounds of the drum. This particular set of syllables is commonly used when learning to play drums of Middle Eastern origin.

[@galwaytribesman9289]

I find this style easier to play than lap style and the strokes resonate more especially on the rim