Frame Drum Lesson : Three Simple Fills (Ken Shorley)

This instructional frame drum lesson focuses on three simple fills which make it easy to "upcycle" the grooves you already know. Enjoy!
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PS. The drum which is played in this video is an 18" Cooperman Tar with a Renaissance head. www.cooperman.com
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[@whollyaligned]

This is great. Such clear and calm delivery for quite tricky beats! Thank you

[@kenshorley]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@lucamay2134]

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.

[@kenshorley]

Thank you for the kind words! Happy drumming!

[@bobu5213]

Remarkably tightly played!

[@yogeshkorde504]

The way you teach is simply great ! I tried this on Djembe as I am learning Djembe. I am finding out that Rhythms are truly universal. Somewhere down the line I will learn frame drum as well.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video useful!

[@BarbaraGail_drum_song_dance]

Yes, rhythms are universal! I like that you tried this on djembe. We’ve also brought patterns and techniques across percussion instruments. As long as you’re unattached to ethnic specific playing, I find it exciting to do this. AND I also love my frame drums 🥰

[@BarbaraGail_drum_song_dance]

Excellent lesson! Love how the embellishments can each give the rhythm its own groove, its own feel.

[@kenshorley]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@steveharveysteveharvey2867]

Great lesson for a 65 Yr old beginner. I'm getting it.!! Thank you.😊

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Steve! Happy drumming!

[@elyse-cathrinebisson2787]

The best lesson! Thank you so much!

[@kenshorley]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@raffaeleborrelli8330]

Thank you very much Mr. Shorley from Italy for this very useful tutorial.

[@kenshorley]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@kmosiou4663]

Thank you so much Mr Shorley! I have been watching your videos and trying to learn how to play the frame drum.

[@sacredsolemassagebodywork6546]

Thank you for this magnificent tutorial. I really enjoyed playing along with you!

[@kenshorley]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for watching.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks!

[@Tavsy]

Thank you very much for your videos, Ken. I'm making some nice evenly timed rhythms thanks to you.

[@kenshorley]

Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@ahmadqureshi5366]

where do i start from which video?

[@ahmadqureshi5366]

@@kenshorley dear ken where do i start from? in sequence?

[@blancaplasenciacorrea9896]

Amazing class, thank you so much. I have learned a lot today. Blessing

[@kenshorley]

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

[@BeldaBorgeld]

Thank you so much! So helpful.

[@kenshorley]

Thank you!

[@simonhoy7775]

Great videos, I'm a drum set player but getting more into percussion. Very relaxed technique.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Simon!

[@martinnovak_soulfullife]

Fantastic Ken. Thank you. Very helpful exercise. 👏

[@kenshorley]

Thanks Martin!

[@mbucater]

This is great, Ken! thank you for sharing.

[@kenshorley]

My pleasure, Marcelo! Thanks for watching.

[@Ahuarosa]

Thank you so much! I love you lessons!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@shrutimehta1]

Thank you so much🙏🙏. Learned a lot today from this class. Deeply grateful. Shukar 🙏

[@kenshorley]

Thank you!

[@nabilhammoudi2199]

Hello, could I have the name of your instrument and its reference please? I wanted to buy one❤

[@kenshorley]

Hello! The drum I'm playing is a Cooperman Classic 14" Tar from Cooperman Drums in Vermont, USA. @coopermanVT

[@jonirigoyen3139]

Thanks for this amazing videos

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching!

[@bernardinelermite1133]

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 ! 🙏

[@kenshorley]

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!

[@bernardinelermite1133]

​@@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 ! 😊

[@brigitteotto9546]

Thank you, cool!

[@razajac80]

Awesome!

[@kenshorley]

Thanks!

[@razajac80]

Hi Ken, I have a line on a used Cooperman 14" with a renaissance head. I tend to like a deeper sound but should i pass on it for $245? I do not own a Cooperman and have been spooked by the price new. Appreciate your thoughts.

[@kenshorley]

Well, I'm a bit biased because Cooperman drums are my absolute fave. $245 is still an investment but new that same drum is $377 plus tax (I think?). So it's not a bad price for an amazing drum. But if you're unsure about the 14" size, I'd wait. I usually recommend a 16" drum when someone is ready to invest in a really good quality instrument.

[@razajac80]

@@kenshorley Thank you Ken for that information and advice. I felt that a 16" bendir was a choice I'd feel better about as it can be a bendir or a tar with the string system being easily on or off. I just felt uneasy paying $245 for a used 14" drum being a smaller size than I wanted although it was in excellent shape. Thank you for taking time to reply and I look forward to becoming a better hand drummer. I've focused on the drum set and marimba as a student of Gordon Stout. Hand drumming has me all inspired again. Your videos are wonderful and I'm contemplating taking your course on line.

[@kenshorley]

@@razajac80 Sounds like a good choice! I'm always a bit nervous buying used instruments although I've had good luck over the years. I hope you do decide to take my BFD course. I think you'd enjoy it! All the best and happy drumming!

[@RogerThunderhandsGilbert]

Sure glad I found this channel,,that's 14 inch right?

[@kenshorley]

Thanks! Yes that's a Cooperman 14" classic Tar.

[@RogerThunderhandsGilbert]

@@kenshorley What would you recommend as a step up from a Remo non tune-able 16 inch synthetic frame drum, without breaking the bank? Laughs!! I can't live with the dead sound I'm getting! I have seen several tune-able Frame drums like a roosebeck! for around 90 bucks! Sorry about all the questions!

[@kostasgaitanis4752]

Question regarding the second exercise (the ktk variation) : Do you play ktk_P (k,t,k, 1/4 pause, P) or ktkP (like a triplet)? I tried slowing down the playback speed, to me it sounds like a triplet but I'm not sure.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for the question, Kostas. The second variation (ktk) is a fast triplet.

[@jonirigoyen3139]

Hello sorry but what rhythm he refers to in 6: 14, Sayiri??

[@kenshorley]

The rhythm is an Arab dance rhythm called Saaidi.

[@juliaobrien3765]

Hi Ken, what size is the drum you are playing in this video? Thanks!

[@kenshorley]

Hi Julia. I'm playing a 14" Cooperman tar in this video.

[@juliaobrien3765]

@@kenshorley Thankyou!

[@edytap7850]

🥰 Tkank you.

[@kenshorley]

Thanks for watching!