Cooperman artist endorsers bring particularly innovative approaches to their performances and their teaching clinics. Our Artist Innovation Series of drums is designed to reflect the particular playing style and focus of some of these artists. Our AIS mark identifies the frame drums in this series
For 2009, we have included another version of the dayereh in our selection of Persian inspired drums.
Rowan Storm’s travels throughout Iran have given her a deep understanding of Persian Classical music, the role of women in ancient, sacred percussion traditions, as well as the evolution of Western culture based on countless elements from the East. Living in the Eastern Mediterranean region since 1993, Rowan performs internationally with some of the greatest Masters of Middle Eastern music while actively promoting cross-cultural understanding. This new drum reflects her vision and teaching approach which emphasizes ease of playing, musicality, as well as integration of the two brain hemispheres.
The overall dimensions and light weight (13.75" x 1.75") combine for an unusually well-balanced drum, particularly accessible for entry-level beginners. More advanced players will discover that the design facilitates a broad range of expressiveness within universal musical genres.
$250.00 (includes soft case and tuning wrench)
N. Scott Robinson, a leading American frame drummer, teaches at Towson University, in Maryland. He is proficient on all styles of frame drumming and a wide variety of world percussion. Scott has composed and published 8 pieces for frame drums and has worked with Benny Carter, Malcolm Dalglish, and Paul Winter, among others. http://www.nscottrobinson.com.
Both NSR models are designed to be substantial in every respect, to deliver a deep, rich, maximum tone from frame drums at the far edges of our range of diameters.
This small 12” diameter and 4.75” deep shell is crafted from a thick, single ply of steam bent Cherry. The tuning member is made from Ash to create a distinctive look and the 4 adjustable snares are black to enhance the visual presentation of the bendir’s characteristic buzzing feature. It is mounted with a very responsive REMO Weatherking head that has been scuffed.
$238.00
This custom order Tar features a 14” diameter and 5” deep shell crafted from a thick single ply of steam bent Cherry. The tuning member is made from Ash to create a distinctive look. It is mounted with a very responsive Remo Renaissance head and comes with a soft-padded case and tuning wrench. Tuning range: A-C (sounds best at B). Retail: $252.00 plus shipping.
This large 22” diameter and 4” deep shell is crafted from hefty 3/8” single-ply steam-bent Oak. The thick shell combined with wider, rounder bearing edge and warm REMO Renaissance head gives this model a substantial, bass frame-drum tone.
$394.00
Marla Leigh is a Los Angeles based percussionist, composer and flautist who specializes in music from the Middle East, with frame drum being her main passion. She has released an instructional frame drum/darabuka DVD “Time Zone” with percussionist Ken Shorley. Marla leads her own world music ensemble as well as teaches and performs worldwide. Marla is currently working on her debut album, “Rhythms of Peace”, which will feature collaborations from her upcoming journey to the Middle East and North Africa. She has been blessed to study with master percussionist such as Glen Velez, John Bergamo, Trichy Sankaran, Poovalar Srinivasaan, Pandit Swapan Chauhudri , Randy Gloss and received a BFA, MFA in Percussion from Calarts. www.marlaleigh.com
The Marla Leigh Tar drum is designed to offer both introductory and advanced players a drum that easy to handle, and to provide effortless access to a variety of playing styles. The shallow depth (3.25”), mid-size (16” diameter) Cherry frame is expressive while being light in weight. Having both a unique, M-profile grip and a traditional thumbhole, enables a facile method for adjusting to varied playing styles. The distinctive graphics and shell color reflects the spirit and energy of Marla’s approach to frame drumming.
$260.00
