I've been thinking about it for years, conceptualizing for months, planning for a few days, and tonite I took the plunge and ordered a set. WOOHOO.
I should have them in a couple weeks. Merry Xmas to ME!!!
pootsie
I should have them in a couple weeks. Merry Xmas to ME!!!
pootsie
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Sun, December 16, 2007 - 10:20 AMOh, yeah. That is cool!
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Sun, December 16, 2007 - 1:56 PMcgi.ebay.com/Set-of-3-Dj...cmdZViewItem
Can't wait till they get here. Mery xmas to ME!
boom boom BOOM boomba boom boom boomba boom
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Mon, December 17, 2007 - 7:40 PMAARRGHH!
Blarping paypal flurped up my transfer and farking delay the whole flapdoodle. Fudge nuggets! After thining about buying a set of dun duns for years I finally pounce, and an extra few days delay is more than I can bear.
Ropstagnibing forblegorbs!
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Mon, December 17, 2007 - 8:42 PMThey're great drums to have and GOOD FOR YOU taking up the important drums. I am a djembe jockey most of the time, but that's all everyone wants to play. They don't seem to realize that the dunnuns are the very heart and core of the rhythm. At most drum circles I have to eventually move in and play dunnuns because otherwise the whole circle turns into a "train wreck". I love playing djembe and I really don't enjoy playing without dunnuns............. and dancers.
Good luck with them and be patient, they'll get to you.
BTW do you play them "old school traditional" stacked horizontally or in Ivory Coast ballet style standing vertically? -
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Tue, December 18, 2007 - 2:57 PMVertically. I've played a bass drum from a kit (aka kit drum) with mallets & sticks for many years at circles. I call it the poor man's dun dun, lol. I've played actual dun duns many a time as well and have a pretty good hand at it.
Yes, I do recognize the core nature of it, especially when you have a scattered group of people at a circle who may not have played together much and may not have played much at all.
I am the ground beneath your feet. Stand on me and reach the sky.
(Or so we hope.)
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Tue, December 18, 2007 - 3:34 PMsounds like your first set of new duns.......
many new duns need a break in period. you can play them as much as you like, but with time their sound will most likely get better as the skin breaks in a gets softer. I have had this experience myself. Once the fur starts wearing off, you're on the right track
good luck and enjoy
"when you get confused, listen to the dununs play"
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Tue, December 18, 2007 - 6:11 PM"when you get confused, listen to the dununs play"
The corollary being: "When the dunun player gets confused, everyone can take a break from drumming for a while." It sucks to know you've just shattered an awesome groove. Been there, dunun that. haha
I hope to get a chance to wear off the fur soon.
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Tue, December 18, 2007 - 7:27 PMThey aren't always made with hair on. From the picture on eBay, these seem to be ones that are shaved before they were headed. (I actually prefer my drums that way, I feel that they tune up better. But yes they will need to "break in" and until that time they may sound a bit ringy. -
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Sat, December 22, 2007 - 11:57 AMEvery time the dog barks I'm running to see if the FedEx truck is here. Oh, the anticipation!
Of course, the dog just likes to alert me every time one of those dangerous neighbors is minding their own business, or engaged in sinister activities like taking out the garbage, getting the mail or -- worst of all -- walking their own dog. So I'm running to the window a lot today.
The groovy groovy news is I've just been invited to perform with a group for new years. They need a dunun player! Hey, I am one!
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Sat, December 22, 2007 - 12:10 PMcongrats on getting a new set. It takes about 6 months for the set to be broken in and really sounding sweet, so the best thing you can do is to play them often.
Dunun playing helped me to become a better player because when your part is off it stands out, as opposed to a djembe which might be able to blend in more with the other djembes. I remember when I picked up my first set of 2 at the post office. A beautiful moment it was and exciting times these are! -
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Sat, December 22, 2007 - 4:40 PMGood news! The kenkeni arrived today!
Bad news! The other two did not! They should be here Monday.
I'll post pix when the hairy triplets have been reunited. Yes, they are hairy. And the kenkeni sounds sweet.
Thanx all for the input.
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Re: Giddy like a schoolgirl over purchase of new dun duns
Wed, December 26, 2007 - 12:53 AMCongratulations Pootsie,
One drum at a time!
Cheers to your Boomie,
Bilhelm
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