Category Archives: Videos

July 27, 2013

Light Up Drum Set

Over on the DIY site Instructables, this Light Up Drum Kit project was recently posted. The project involves fastening LED light strips to the inside of your drum shells, then wiring up a little circuit board and drum triggers so the lights flash when you play. Seems like you might want some electronics experience before taking on this project, but this could be sweet lighting for your next show!

The video below shows a short demo of the lights inside a tom:

If you’re looking for a weekend project, check it out!

May 2, 2013

Water Drumming

We’ve finally got some warm weather here in Portland, and it’s got us thinking about all kinds of summer activities. This video of Baka women in Cameroon doing some water drumming shows a great way to take your music outside!

You can hear more Baka music on this Bandcamp page.

There are more water drumming videos on youtube – do a search for Human Planet Bayaka River Drum Kit for another good one.

Check out those videos, then get outside and try some water drumming for yourself!

April 17, 2013

“FOLI” There is No Movement Without Rhythm (video)

We were overjoyed to find this beautiful gem of a video, and just had to share it with you. It was filmed by Thomas Roebers in Baro, Guinea and dedicated to the people there. The Malinke word for rhythm is “foli”, and this video shows how it is found in every part of our lives. You can not only hear and feel the Malinke rhythms, but due to its beautiful editing job – you can actually see them too! It is truly an “extraordinary blend of image and sound that feeds the senses and reminds us all how essential [rhythm] is”. We are now even more stoked for the weekend clinic by Master Drummer Mamady Keita coming up May 9th-12th!

March 7, 2013

Zildjian Cymbals Featured on the Today Show

Check out this feature that the Today show just did on Zildjian Cymbals. They are officially America’s oldest family business! There is some great footage showing their manufacturing process and the company culture. Definitely worth a watch!

This video shows the manufacturing process:

We are big fans of Zildjian Cymbals, and we’ve recently added a bunch of our favorites to our website! Check out our selection at www.rhythmtraders.com/Cymbals-c21/

Zildjian-K-Custom-Hybrid-Hi-Hats

^These new K Custom Hybrid Hi Hats are sweet! Check them out here:
http://www.rhythmtraders.com/Cymbals/Zildjian-14-25-K-Custom-Hybrid-Hi-Hats-p3519.html