Brian Melick Demo, Art of the Udu Drum

Brian Mellick demonstrates playing techniques for the Udu drum.
From 'The Art of the Udu Drum, Vol 2' DVD (Playing the Udu drum)

[@nigeltoombs3553]

At last somebody who explains the playing techniques of the Udu. Not assuming you can just hit it and hope but the requirements needed to get the best from this brilliant instrument - many sincere thanks

[@NescentJR]

Absolutely incredible! I am very excited to get an Udu.

[@drtejashmodi]

Great micing to get all those sounds captured so nicely!

[@sdfofny]

Thanks, Rick

[@setman85903]

Wow! I learned so much. Awesome to see the variety of sounds that are possible!

[@ThinkrootEnergy]

Thank you so much for sharing all of these techniques... you're so creative with the udu! Super inspiring.

[@TomMaynard--TCM--]

I kinda hoped you were going to wrap up with a solo, combining those elements. A missed opportunity. When I heard the first "booyp" of an udu, I immediately set out to identify it--and buy one! "Whatever that is, I want one." I had an identical experience with the cuica. Nice tutorial Thanks.

[@giladmusic]

awesome video. really good, excellent explanations . and we can see how enjoyable it is for you. Inspiring !! thank you so much

[@crabbyoldman8209]

This is very well presented; thank you. And this is the coolest drum on the planet! Nice work.

[@christinasimmons8325]

Awesome tutorial, clear and Fun! 😊

[@mostroamarillo]

Sos un capo. Me encantó tu video. Acabo de comprar un UDU y con tus propuestas tengo mchísimo para investigar. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

[@romeocastillo7020]

Was looking for a kontakt library for this drum but I found this and watched this entire video. The loops you're playing are so good, and the amount of techniques are insanely interesting. Never woulda guessed this drum was this versatile. Wish u had a vid of just purely playing for 10 minutes tho

[@HotRockinAngie]

You are wonderful! As well as the Udu possibilities…

[@蔡真勝]

Very detail performance tips,Thanks for your great explanation :)) Have a nice day :)))))

[@hungariannerd8445]

i havent seen that udu yet, very beautiful. nice playing too, thanks for the tutorial

[@maomao6745]

This is great video! Thanks!

[@rakeshpathak3477]

Superb Udu Drum Sir

[@kopaski8768]

Nice... I like the stand udu drum... You can make video tutorial, making stand udu drum ?

[@chengelprelest5828]

That was great, thanks!!

[@SOLARRod]

gracias rick

[@ff-kr5fb]

Preciosoo❤❤❤

[@simonchama1826]

Awesome stuff Rick! What kind of Udu are you playing? It has a great resonance and sound variety. Please let me know. I lost my Udu of 7 years playing due to an inconsoderate flight attendant while traveling internationally.

[@sdfofny]

All the Udu drums in'' The Are of the Udu' were made by Frank Giorgini.. Unfortunately, Frank passed away in Oct 2023. RIP Frank. Maybe contact Brian at uduboy.com. I was the audio person on the Udu videos

[@stevekimball7697]

Hi Brian Great video! One question - are you right handed? If so do you recommend playing the udu with your left hand assigned to the bass tone? Also what is that stand you are using to hold your udu? Thank YOU!

[@sdfofny]

I suggest you try to contact Brian through his website, uduboy,com. I was the audio engineer on 'The Art of the Udu drum' videos.

Oi amigo..qual o nome do.suporte? Eu não consigo encontrar 😢me ajudem por favor obrigado

[@BioClay88]

neat

[@mcneeson]

Can someone please tell Brian Melick that when all of his videos on his youtube channel are marked as for kids on KZbin, nobody can comment on his videos or add them to playlists so they can revisit them and engage with them? I really wanted to comment on some stuff and add it to my music playlists

[@sdfofny]

Brian's website URL is on 'The Art if the Udu Vol 2' Credits' video, there may be contact info there, if the the website is still online.

[@paolofiorenzato24soundexpe20]

Hi Brian this Udu is so beautiful, what brand is it?! Thank's, Paolo.

[@sdfofny]

All the Udu drums in 'The Art of the Udu Drum; videos were hand-made by Frank Giorgini. Unfortunately, Frack passed away in October of 2022. He was a very talented ceramic artist and a hell of a nice guy. RIP Frank.

[@paolofiorenzato24soundexpe20]

@@sdfofny I’m sorry. Thank you.🙏

[@jimtaaa]

everything

[@forestgrace9513]

Pretty sure I just fell in love with you. What a wonderful video. Thank you. By looking at the rim of this drum it appears to be made by Frank Giorgini. That’s double love right there .

[@derryltivers]

Where did this instrument come from???

[@sdfofny]

The origin of the Udu drum is Nigeria. See 'The Art of the Udu, Drum, Volume.1, Making the Drum', which has historic details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnqoiYynlJhlja8 All the Udu drums in 'The Art of the Udu Drum' videos were hand made by Frank Giorgini (RIP).

[@broadcastmusic]

Where did you find the stand?

[@sdfofny]

Try contacting Brian directly through his uduboy.com website

[@pvictorsalomon8904]

Hello. Where would I find the stand?

[@sdfofny]

Sorry @pvictorsalomon8904, I do not know. Try looking up Brian Melick. I recall Brian used the name 'UduBoy' for online communications and such. I was just the audio engineer on Frank Giorgini's (RIP) Udu videos,

[@BADEAU011]

Is-it a commercial Udu ? Are they a brand or company made this one ?

[@sdfofny]

Hi @BADEAU011, All the Udu drums in 'The Art of the Udu Drum' videos, were hand-made by Frank Giorgini (who passed away in October 2022. RIP Frank). Latin Percussion and a few others manufacture a line of Udu drums . I would not think they sound as good or as unique, as Frank's Udu drums See The Art of the Udu Drum, Volume1 DVD preview. 'Making the Udu drum' . kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZaQYnyIrtt9rJY . I hope to add that entire video to the KZbin channel soon. btw, I was the production and post-production sound engineer on The Art of the Udu drum videos.

[@BADEAU011]

@@sdfofny thank's ,I'm an happy owner of a Frank's Udu but I don't recognized it on your vidéo. They are great udu ,I'm sad for Frank , I met him and his wife one day in Montreal.

[@machiventa858]

Giorgini Udu's?

[@kaybhee6]

goot,,, start w 1 min teaser,,, 7,,13 etc

[@kaybhee6]

skip first to 7, 13,,,, and then decide

[@bensimonmekhael4230]

blablabla jaja

[@masuro49]

Too much talking… 12 minutes