Tambourine 101 with Herlin Riley

[@TomTeasley]

I love your approach. Sometimes percussionists spend so much time exploring "exotic" tambourine techniques we forget our own culture. Thank you for reminding us.!

[@AxelFagerberg]

It's so cool, I just discovered this technique!

[@SuperCooldog25]

When I went to hear Roy Haynes at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola this past September, I saw Herlin through a window recording this is an adjacent room. I'm so glad it's posted here. From the time that I first heard him, he has always been one of my favorites. Herlin takes from the past and utilizes it in ways that are unique to him. He is a "natural" musician with an original voice and everything he plays feels great! Thank You for this!

[@byung6945]

OMG his face when he plays the tambourine kills me he so happy.

[@roscioocasio4385]

August 9, 2023_22:47 pm: Good afternoon Mr. Riley! While observing your hand movements, I noticed similarities to my own hand movements when playing the 6" Brass Chinese Buddhist Temple Cymbals. You gave me sufficient hope for wanting to possibly explore the tambourine. Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏💐👍👍👍

[@MrCharlieroo]

Herlin amazing drummer/musician. One of the greatest jazz drummers of this generation.

[@DiamondCrushIvory]

I just love the simplicity of your tutuorial playing of the Tambourine, great job. After watching this video I'm not so intimidated by this wonderful sounding instrument. I'm going to purchase a beginners one, then if I can't get the rhythm together I'll give it to my children, if I do master it, ill buy myself a more expensive one, thanks for this video!

[@jtwalker65]

Man that is beautiful! You break it down but then go so deep so quick. Gave me some joy this morning. Thank you!

[@quintinfernandez6451]

This video was exactly what I needed from one of my favorite drummers. Herlin Riley gives off such a joy that you can even feel it playing along with him in KZbin video.

[@HectorGallegosmusic]

Thank you! I was looking for a good lesson on southern baptist/NOLA/jazz tambourine playing. This is exactly what I needed to move forward with my gospel album. Herlin Riley! You're awesome!

[@sheldonwqmg]

LOL!! The best fun I had was watching YOU have fun!

[@mickberry164]

Thanks loads Herlin. Very informative, helpful and beautiful. I'm a former student of James Black and Johnny V., living in San Francisco. I can't wait to try it out and incorporate it into 2nd Line. Lessais Les Bon Temp Roulez!

[@sarahsings]

Thank you for your lesson. I just started learning how to play the tambourine. This video gave me chills. Your infectious smile and mastery. I will invest more time to learn. Please make more videos if you can.

[@babygurl1408]

Omg!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! I have been searching KZbin for some type of tutorial for the longest time but never found much that would help. This video is like a epiphany. Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤❤❤

[@marquishalsell]

i been playing tambourine since a lil boy... i was real good @ it... i can still play... i started playing in church... i can't play as super fast as i use to... but others that i teach... i still love the tambourine... but the next generation is learning how to play much more better than me now... LOL & i enjoy every moment of it

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Tambourine one 0 one was great. Sing a joyful song unto the Lord. Happy to find your channel. God bless.

[@SuleDrum]

Love it!! Exciting to see Dr. Riley use the same methods to teach the techniques! Notice: he's playing pandeiro-style right-handed, then switched to play Gospel-style...left-handed! Deep!!!! Of course, the most exciting thing to see is how HR's face and whole demeanor light up when he's playing the 'rine!

[@DeborahDavisSings]

What's up Herlin? . Last time I went home down south ( to Dallas) I was playing Tambourine in Church :-) Someone was asking me about it because they were surprised. LOL . When I looked up lessons (for them) I was glad to see you. Thanks! Of course, I learned where you learned. In Church! Peace and Blessings my brother. Thank God for our upbringing.

[@pandoggy]

Thanks! I stumbled on this by accident after searching KZbin looking for good, understandable information on gospel playing. There are lots of good, inspiring examples, but not much in the way of quality teaching like you do here. Consider editing the title or tags to direct percussionists like me to your video.

[@JillBarnesmusic]

This tutorial made me smile! Great explanations and your smile is infectious

[@erinrohr5407]

You are so cool!! This video made me so happy just because of how your smile and personality shines, and it is reflected in your music! Can't wait to try this!

[@taurotar]

People think that the tambourine is an "easy" instrument that takes no real skill. However, it's one of the hardest drums to play well and sound good. It has many techniques and styles from around the world. The African American church style, Orchestral style, Brazilian pandeiro, Galician pandereta, Italian tamburello and even the Egyptin riq and all of them take skill.

[@rowintettero1255]

hahaha tambourine 1-0-1, except for all the feeling and class and joy he brings to the tambourine table. He truly is one of the greatest

[@HonestlyKayLin]

Thankk youuuu!!!! I’ve been determined to learn how to successfully play the tambourine for church and I know the basic. This just made it so much easier to understand the “flick of the wrist” lol which I cannot do yet. Can’t wait to try this!!!

[@jasonemerick3815]

Thank you. I've been really needing to learn this. I play percussion (and drums occasionally) for church.and I really need to learn the black gospel style of playing tambourine. This will give me the foundation I need. Thanks again. :)

[@tonyahughes7522]

Love it!! Best instructor yet!!

[@shaniquataylor2824]

You made me want to learn. So much joy while your playing the tambourine.

[@musicolo4215]

Very unique way to play tambourine. Merciherlin pour ton travail et ta joie

[@SharonDuBoisMusic]

if that's Tambourine 101, I better get to practicing!!! :) Thanks Maestro Riley.

[@squibload58]

Happy rhythm ! Wow ! I watched this video years ago and it was just as good this time.

[@Diamond88keyz]

i like it when he smiles and plays

[@JimmynToni]

Hey, This is how I teach my class at the GWMA National Convention. Thanks for sharing

[@SamiVasileiosAmiris]

What a joyful and very informative video! And what amazing things this huge drummer and percussionist can do just with a seemingly very modest instrument like the tambourine! I could never imagine that it can actually sound like this... Amazing!!!

[@praisehymn247]

I simply love you! What a beautifully done tutorial. Got me all fired up and ready to try! Many more blessings with your gift. Thanks

[@Sammagoose]

This man has so much swag

[@shelleyvanhoy745]

Thanks for a great lesson and explanation of rhythm and improvisation

[@jambajoby32]

What a great drummer! and a very respectable man!

[@drfrancov]

Priceless! You sir sure know what you are teaching!

[@OneWisdomj25]

I felt the ancestors in that one! Good thing I’m working from home . I could barely stay in my seat!!🙌🏽

[@debbiehaythe102]

I liked the way you explained your knowledge.

[@57dogsbody]

I LOVE Herlin`s playing. His drumming is just outta site!

[@OutlawToys]

Great lesson. I enjoy when people show the potential of "simple" instruments. tambourine, spoons, ukulele, etc..

[@congerscott6064]

That was a Excellent video, thanks for posting, 👍.

[@Sully365]

This .i need more of this in my life. Thanks!

[@ThePwynne]

i love it..great info to share; thank you!

[@Highway75S]

Thank you for posting this! You explain it so clearly. Can't wait to practice it.

[@ileanazayas]

I think this was a bit more than an intro/101 class... haha... but I appreciated feeling like there's so much to work up to in the tambourine world. :-)

[@spitsickbeats4721]

Thank you. So dope! So lovely!

[@artao5]

Thank you! You've made me rethink tambourine a bit

[@EdwinGHamiton]

The greatest ever!

[@NichWoodruff]

You can tell he loves what he does

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your work!!

[@melanieharris5595]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I received tambourines as a Christmas gift and I’m going to use your instructions. #tamborine101

[@nationalamerican]

You just gave away all my secrets for playing the tambourine. lol, thanks though. It'll help people who feel like a tambourine can just be struck and jingle and whalla they're in sync with the jam. The only thing I would add is that if a person is playing impromptu (without prior practice) with others who are singing live... follow the drum beat of the song. Don't create a whole new beat to their song because it can throw off the flow or vibe they are wanting to create. Oh, and build up to the finish - don't give it all away in the beginning or your hands will be tired later.

[@igorT487]

Hey, i'm from Brasil, loved the method, gonna try it. Do your tune it lower ?

[@DeborahDavisSings]

From what I can see.....That's a regular tambourine he's playing. ( with a head) Not a tunable one . That's In Brasil the Pandeiro's I've seen there are tunable.

[@MarioHemsley]

Absolutely EXCELLENT!

[@Rugerman205]

Killing it! 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@zabeth11173]

I wish he was my instructor in real life.

[@milliehumphries3916]

Love your video!

[@rhythmfield]

Truly inspiring and uplifting

[@Treasures4Food]

Wooh! That brotha' can tambor'!

[@amandajstar]

I enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@revkelly58]

Where can I find this technique, to learn? Something written, or videos?..

[@dajazzychic]

Shopping for one to play @ church. The one we have feels SO heavy on the wrist, it has two rows & is a percussion. Can you give me an idea as to what to shop for? Or do u think my hand positioning may be wrong?

[@jonneville5295]

+Kim Young All I can suggest is to buy a single row tambourine, and try before you buy (ie., buy from a music/drum shop, not on-line). And buy one with a light wood frame, not plastic. Jon

[@R0b1zzle137]

Dude!!! I feel you, i have a meinl, 2 rows, it sounds pretty nice but its so damn heavy. Maybe i just need to get stronger lol

[@Qladstone]

I'm so inspired, I'm gonna learn the tambourine!

[@reaganost9881]

Thank you, Herlin!

[@naccibobacci]

Herlin Riley is a Bad Dude.

[@TheRojNetwork]

Thank you for the video, you are awesome!

[@siramicohran4781]

The Greatest! 🙏🏿✌🏿❤️

[@dibach70]

So much joy!

[@smchapman23]

Thank you this was so helpful!

[@FeyScribe]

Every time he gets goin' he has the biggest smile on his face

[@eugeniaperry6145]

I love it 🙏🏾💜

[@lush777]

Love this!

[@thomasnichol4138]

Thanks Herlin!

[@deborahculler4820]

That was awesome thank you so much

[@rickw7903]

That was a good tutorial. Better than most. Thanks!

[@UPdan]

What a great lesson!

[@brighteyezz1506]

Fantastic 👏 👏 👏

[@lindasmith6668]

That's awesome . Thanks so much

[@mcneillmama50]

Cool video. Didn't know the Brazilian history.

[@BrownSkinn1]

You rock sir!

[@MaryJones-pc1my]

Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊🎉

[@davidlatimer3091]

That's awesome!

[@kaye3236]

Thank you lord

[@alonzo2k]

Wow thank you for the lesson

[@nefersphinx3682]

Thank you very much for the lesson!

[@ericgrundmann9985]

Génial. L'art de faire beaucoup avec peu. Doing a lot with few.

[@jazzieladiemakeovermaniac212]

Thank you 🥰 I’m about to learn you are very helpful.

[@dsreed89]

What kind of tambourine are u using in this video? I'm trying to pick my first tambourine and having a problem trying to figure out what one wud be best for playing more church/gospel

[@fyvnyn0990]

I wish I could have heard the gountsca little clearer, but great video... thank you

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

Man that was awesome! Yeah it's just a tambourine until you hear someone who can really play one.

[@brianmichelson3981]

Any know of a good brand of tambourine to do stuff like this with? I’m faking it on my riqq and my wrists are about to fall off! 😹

[@preddycantachigonde5345]

Where can l get these tambourine

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

You know he's a drummer. His perpetually moving feet doing the boom and the chick. I was never interested in the tambourine until I was this small band play and they had this tambourine player. He was so good at it, it sounded like a whole kit of drums almost. So I figure it'll be great for acoustic sessions.

[@crgruverjr]

Yeah you right Herlin, thanks for this!

[@PretoProdutora]

very nice!

[@connorstewart4833]

anyone who choose these shoes to play tambourine in is legend

[@tiebryant88]

Yesssssss indeed

[@sashareproductor]

So Many Thanks!!!

[@nakim55]

What kind of tambourine is that, brand, model?

[@TheImageConsultant]

Best vid for beginners