Traditional and Tuneable Tars and Bendirs

Liberty Model Drum
These Impact 600 series  soft cases are made specially to fit Cooperman frame drums. The black, 600 Denier fabric is resistant to weather, puncture, stain and mildew, and is secured with heavy duty zippers and stops The nylon covered 1/4" high density foam lining provides protection.

For convenience, we've fitted these cases with a shoulder carry strap and an outside zippered pocket (except on the 10" size) for carrying essentials. They are available in even sizes (10",14",16",18",20",22")

Classic Cooperman Model
Our original tipper,balanced design, turned hard maple, laquered
8” length, appx. 2 oz.

Bodhran Tippers (Cipin)

Randy Crafton Model
Designed by Randy Crafton, large beads, contoured shaft,
off-center grip, turned hard maple, no finish for added grip
9” length, appx. 3 oz.

Roger’s Model
Designed by our own craftsman, streamlined profile,one end with ball shaped bead, the other with teardrop bead, off-center grip,
9” length
turned hard maple, lacquered, appx. 1 oz
turned rosewood, lacquered, appx. 1.5 oz
 

Randy Crafton specializes in percussion from around the world, including the Middle East, North and South India, Brazil, Cuba, Zimbabwe and Ghana. Randy is a music innovator and highly regarded teacher currently on the faculty of the Berklee College of Music (Boston) and the Drummers Collective (NYC), and is chair of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) World Music Committee. His recordings include: Duologue and Hal-An-Tow (Lyrichord Discs), Inner Rhythms (The Relaxation Company), and Bridges (Interworld Music).

CD1
Getting Started with Frame Drumming

An introduction to basic playing techniques on frame drums with a thumbhole, featuring a few practice rhythms to play along with. Booklet and companion cassette.

Snapping Techniques on Frame Drums
With carefully rendered illustrations, the student is led through various exercises to achieve techniques developed from Persian and Central Asian drumming styles as applied to frame drums. Booklet and companion cassette featuring practice rhythms to play along with.

CD2
Split Hand Techniques for Frame Drums

This technique allows for fast, closed strokes with the right hand. It comes to us from South India and was applied to the frame drum by Glen Velez. This booklet and companion cassette offers a step-by-step process for developing this technique.

Duet for Frame Drums
This duet, presented in a music-minus-one format, is designed to offer a musical vehicle to continue to develop your skills and your own way of using the frame drum. Booklet and companion cassette.

Kobi Hagoel's book "The Art of Middle Eastern Rhythm"
a book with 6 CD's. available $72.00 plus shipping.

Hands On'semble Songbook
The Hands On'Semble Songbook contains scores to 10 Hands On'Semble pieces: Crevice, Deep Dun-Dun, Easy Schlepp, More Like Chutney, Piru Bole, Shradhanjali, Swimming to Alifbay, Turtle Talk, Wart Hog #3, and X-Mas in Goa.

Ganesh Anandan's book ($75.00), book + DVD)
Solkattu - South Indian Drumming Techniques for Bodhran
A six week course for beginners

Endorser CDs
Cooperman is proud to offer a selection of Compact Discs featuring our endorsers. Please visit their sites (links page) to learn more about their exciting work. A more extensive selection of media and materials is available through our friends at http://www.percussionmusic.com/

Glen Velez and Lori Cotler: "Elephant Hotel "
Hands On'Semble: "Shradhanjali"
Hands On'Semble: "Hands On'Semble"
Judy Piazza: "Crescent Moon"
Yousif Sheronick: "Silk Thread"
Yousif Sheronick/Ethos: "Sol Tunnels"
N.Scott Robinson: "Things That Happen Fast"
Tom Teasley: "Global Groovilization"
Ganesh Anandan & Patrick Graham as GaPa: "Imaginaria"
Kobi Hagoel/Kav Hatefer: "Seam Line"

Download our new 2008 Frame Drum Brochure

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