Cooperman FrameDrums 2007/08 ™

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Cooperman™

Cooperman hand drums start in the Vermont woods, where trees

from native hardwood groves are carefully selected for their special bendingcharacteristics, then milled and dimensionedusing methods passed down through generations of sawyers and drum builders.We blend the traditions of solid, bent-wooddrum shell construction with innovationsinspired by leading artists to create our finelycrafted rich sounding hand drums.

All of the drums in this brochure are hand-crafted by the Cooperman Company at ourVermont sawmill and woodshop. We alwayswelcome requests for customized instruments,whether variations on the types and sizes listed here, or different instruments altogether.

About Us

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Our Artist Innovation Series (AIS) of instruments is comprised of selected drums whose creation is inspired and endorsed by these leading artists.

InternationalArtist

EndorsersWe appreciate the support of our

Artist Endorsers throughout the world

AISARTISTINNOVATIONSERIES

Ganesh Anandanwww.fingerworks.orgJohn Bergamowww.talmala-bergamo.comBarry Bernsteinwww.healthysounds.comPaolo Cimminowww.paolocimmino.netScott Davidsonwww.percussionmusic.comPatrick Grahamwww.patrickgrahampercussion.comCarter Gravatt(Carbon Leaf)www.carbonleaf.comMatt Kilmerwww.mattkilmer.comDavid Kuckhermannwww.framedrums.deMarla Leighwww.marlaleigh.comJoshua Levinwww.mythfits.comJohn Marshallwww.marshalldrum.comAldo Mazza (Répercussions)www.kosamusic.comSean McCann(Great Big Sea)www.greatbigsea.comJohn Pennington http://faculty.fortlewis.edu/PENNINGTON_J/Judy Piazza www resonanceandrhythm.comTodd Roach www.theloftinbrattleboro.comChris Sampsonwww.octagonalmadness.comJerry Steinholtz www.jerrysteinholtz.comYousif Sheronick www.yousifsheronick.comTom Teasleywww.tomteasley.com

Glen Velez, a Grammy-award winning percussionist, isa seminal figure in the art ofthe frame drum, a celebratedinternational soloist, and amaster teacher who conductsworkshops worldwide. Glencreates his own vocabularyand compositional style inspired by his far-reachingstudy of traditional drumming techniques from cul-tures around the world. Website:www.glenvelez.com

Jamey Haddad holdsa unique position in the worldof jazz and contemporarymusic. A respected teacherwhose has been a recipientof a Fulbright Fellowship andfour NEA Fellowships,Haddad's musical voice tran-scends styles and trends, and the universalquality of his playing has attracted many interna-tional collaborations. Jamey regularly works withPaul Simon, Dave Liebman, Paul Winter Consort.,and Betty Buckley. Website:www.jameyhaddad.com

Randy Crafton, whoworks in a wide variety ofstyles and genres includingworld music, jazz, and newage, has served on the fac-ulty at Berklee College,Juilliard, Drummers'Collective and New York OpenCenter. He tours with Richie Havens, is active as afacilitator presenting workshops and master classesthroughout the country, and is a producer withCraftone Production Studios/Kaleidoscope Sound.Websites: www.craftone.com and www.kaleidoscopesound.com.

Hands On'Semblewas created in 1997 byrenowned percussionist JohnBergamo, and has beendescribed by ModernDrummer as "a stellar percus-sion group - extraordinarysoloing, and extensivepalette of sounds." Their repertoire of origi-nal compositions blends the rhythmic concepts andplaying techniques of North and South India, theMiddle East, West Africa, Indonesia, South America,and Western Chamber Music. Hands On'Semblemembers are Randy Gloss, Andrew Grueshow andAustin Wrinkle. Website: www.handsonsemble.com

Ganesh Kumar,a renowned proponent of theSouth Indian kanjira, is aFulbright Fellowship recipientand has taught at QueensCollege, Julliard School ofMusic,Wagner College, TheNew School of Music, andUnited Nations InternationalSchool. He is the featured percussionist with"Facing East", and has recorded with Bela Fleck,Victor Wooten, Jeff Coffin and others. Website:www.ganeshkanjira.com.

Houman Pourmehdiis a widely traveled and record-ed percussionist and composer.Born in Tehran, he studied ton-bak at the Center forPreservation and Propagationof National Music, and dafwith the Ghaderi Sufi order.He founded the Society forthe Advancement and Preservation of TraditionalPersian Music introducing the unique sounds ofPersian instruments to American audiences. Hisknowledge of traditional repertoire and his spiritualintimacy with the Sufism serve a very personal styleof interpretation in his compositions and perform-ance artistry. Website:www.lianrecords.com/pgs/houmanp

Kobi Hagoelis a teacher, world stage performer, and drum designerborn in Israel. His book The Artof Middle Eastern Drumming isacknowledged as a comprehen-sive exploration of the gobletand frame drum instruments,rhythms, and their context in thecultural diaspora.Website: www.kobihagoel.com

N. Scott Robinson a leading American frame drummer, teaches at TowsonUniversity, Maryland. He is proficient on all styles of framedrumming and a wide varietyof world percussion. Scott hascomposed 8 pieces for framedrums and has worked withBenny Carter, Malcolm Dalglish,and Paul Winter, among others.Website: www.nscottrobinson.com

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AISJingledDrumsWe have interpreted a

selection of jingleddrums, rooted in many

world cultures, that placeemphasis on hand drum playingwhile embellishing the soundwith jingles, rings, or pellet bells.All of these drums can be cus-tomized in a variety of waysupon request; custom ordersmay be differently priced.

Judy Piazza

All of our jingleddrums share thesefeatures:Our bent wood shells arehand made and turnedhere at our Vermont shopfrom the finest native hard-woods.

Our internal tuning technology preserves thetraditional appearance ofthe instrument while allowing the player tomaintain a complete rangeof motion, unencumberedby external hardware.A T-grip Allen wrench andtuning instructions areincluded.

Our removable jingle-pin technology allowsalternative combinations ofjingles. A palmsize wrench andinstructions areincluded. Ghavalrings and bells arenot interchangeable.

A Coopermansignaturepaddedsoft case isincludedwith eachdrum.

HadjiraThis unique fusion instrument, conceived byJamey Haddad, combines essential featuresof a kanjira, riq, and pandeiro.Like a kanjira, this drum features a smalldiameter frame with a single set of jinglesplayed primarily with the right hand, the lefthand used for pitch blending.Additional jingle slots are positioned oneither side of the hand arch to accommodate riq jingles. A third jingle set ispositioned at the top of the drum to accommodate pandeiro- style playing orshaking.An additional set of "hadjingles" is includedto extend the range of possible effects.Our turned hardwood shell is 9 3/8"diameter, 2 7/8" high, with a precision cutbearing edge.Remo®'s special cloth/mylar head is recommended. We secure the head into anexterior groove which is then covered witha colored knit cord, a design that minimizesthe tendency of the head to pull away fromthe shell.

Natural skin heads are available upon request.Please refer to the section on Shared

Features for other specificationsHadjira Drum $182.00

Hadjira

Artist Series Riq

Jamey Haddad

YousifSheronick's RIQ withInstructionalDVD Basics of the MiddleEastern Tambourine $35.00

Artist Series RiqThis riq is a superbly balanced drum withdesign features that contribute to the play-er’s control of jingle response.The 9 1/8”diameter of our turned hardwood shellenhances rich doum/drum sonority; theshallow 2 3/8” depth facilitates playergrip, jingle access, and jingle control; theprecision aluminum bearing/tuning edgeon the wood body strengthens bright, artic-ulated tak drum sounds and forward-bal-ances the instrument. An optional set ofhand hammered jingles may be specified(at additional cost) when a more shimmer-ing jingle effect is preferred, or whereemphasis on the percussive drum effect isdesired (as when played in the “soft” posi-tion). We mount your choice of a traditionalfish skin head or REMO® thin, brightWeatherKing head.Please refer to the section on SharedFeatures for other specifications.Artist Series Riq $224.00With Hand Hammered Jingles $272.00

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AISKanjiraThe Kanjira is a relatively recent innovation,probably less than 100 years old, notablyadded to concerts of the Indian Carnaticmusic system as recently as the 1930's andthen mostly as a supporting instrument for theMridangam (the double headed barrel shaped drum). Today this small tambourine, with itsunique sound and extraordi-nary tonal range, is widely popular and has an established voice of itsown in jazz, fusion andworld music.Cooperman has collab-orated with virtuosoSouth Indian tambourineplayer Ganesh Kumar tointroduce a kanjira that

addressesthe evolv-ing role ofthe instrument,and thatenhancesthe rangeand func-tionality ofthe tradi-tionalinstrument.

Our steam bent hardwood shell is 7 7/8"dia. X 2 1/8" deep. With a distinctivebarrel-section profile for comfort andbalance, and a slightly largerdiameter to accommodate west-ern playing techniques, thisevolved kanjira is fitted with aspecial REMO® cloth/mylar filmthat imitates the flexibility of thetraditional, but now endangered,lizard skin. A custom designed cop-per jingle adds just the rightcut.Please refer to thesection onShared Features (see page 4)for other specificationsKanjiraDrum$145.00

GhavalInspired by a style of drum widely found inIran, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, andAfghanistan,our Ghaval is designed to allowfor both deliberate shaking sounds and lightjingle sounds, with a bright high sound off

the head whether played in the hand-held or on-the-knee position.

Our ghaval shell, a turnedmaple frame with a decora-tive exotic wood outer flitch,is 13 3/4" in diameter,2 5/8 deep, 1/2" thick.This shell features a precision bearing edge, anda rolled bottom edge toreduce stress on the player’sfinger joints.

We’ve fitted our Ghaval with24 brass rings, divided into 6groups, each beginning and

ending with a small pellet bell.These rings and bells are mounted on

small hooks so that they make contact withthe wood shell, but not the head, and soavoid any unwanted buzz sound.A half-moon arch cut in the shell at the 6o’clock position allows for ease of play withboth hands. This design also enables a stable grip for the less traditional

playing style, where the Ghaval is held flat(like a pandeiro) in one hand and shakenback and forth, so that the rings hit the insideof the shell in rhythm, while the drum isplayed with the other hand.Remo®'s warm, responsive Renaissancehead is recommended. We secure the headinto an exterior groove which is then covered with a colored knit cord, a designthat minimizes the tendency of the head topull away from the shell.Natural skin heads are available uponrequest.Please refer to the section on SharedFeatures (see page 4) for other specificationsGhaval Drum $230.00

N. Scott Robinson

Ganesh Kumar

Ghaval

KanjiraDayerehOur dayereh was developed with the guidance of Houman Pourmehdi, founder ofthe Society for the Advancement andPreservation of Traditional Persian Music.Inspired by the virtuoso playing and the spiritual heart of Sufi masters, this drumbridges ourAzerbaijani styleghaval and largerdiameterPersian daffs.The shallow(2"), mediumsize (145/8" diameter)framedrum is dis-tinguishedby a single rowof 36 lightring jingles,a sharp bear-ing edge, andan unusuallysteep bevel transi-tioning to a rolled interiorprofile. The shell is steam bent hardwood,and is fully lathe turned on the interior (for acomfortable grip) and on the outside diame-ter (for precise thumb anchoring). A sharpbearing edge, facilitating exacting fingersnaps and rolls, is paired with an expressive,warm REMO® Renaissance head.Please refer to the section on SharedFeatures (see page 4) for other specifications DayerehDrum

$242.00

Dayereh

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TamburelloOur medium-sized Italianstyle tambourine fea-tures a unique set ofhand cut, dry jinglespaired with aloosely fitted syn-thetic head to cre-ate a drum thatemphasizes arobust yet tinny-jingle dynamicon top of aforcefully playeddrum. Many regionaltamburello techniques maybe explored with this mid-rangemodel, but typically the drum is gripped in theleft hand and the right hand is usedto produce fast, pivoting, triple-strokerolls moving from the thumb to theside of the hand to a full slap. Thedrum is designed to be light inweight, with an arch grip, and thejingle slots staggered to emphasizecontinuous rolls. A REMO® synthet-ic head produces a warm soundwith an excellent range of dynam-ics. Our turned hardwood shell is11 7/8” outside diameter x 2 11/16”deep, with 9 pairs of heat treated,roughly hammered jingles.Please refer to the section onShared Features (see page 4) for other specifica-tionsTamburello $212.00

PandeiroOur pandeiro is based on the traditional Brazilian styledrum, played gymnastically with the finger pads andhand heel.Our turned hardwood shell is 10 3/8" diameter, 17/8" high, with precision cut bearing edge.Each of the 5 sets of cupped jingles are dampened with a flat jingle to createthe traditional pandeiro’s dry, lively sound.REMO®’s cloth/mylar head is preferred. Wesecure the head into an exterior groovewhich is then covered with a colored knitcord, a design that minimizes the tendency ofthe head to pull away from the shell.Natural skin heads are available uponrequest.Please refer to the section on Shared Features (see page 4) for other specificationsPandeiro Drum $182.00

DaffA large (21”) diameter Daff expands our range ofPersian inspired tambourine drums. The large, shallowshell makes for a “big” drum sound, while an extensive complement of four interlocked, light brassrings are used to create an additionally big jingleeffect. The shell can be shaken to create a variety ofshaker rhythms and flourishes. When played with arhythmic, gymnastic rolling style, the rings tilt forwardto touch the skin creating a variety of scraping andbuzzing effects. The narrow bearing edge com-bined with a thin REMO® synthetic head makes thisdrum surprisingly sensitive and precise for its size. Theshell is steam bent hardwood, 21” outside diameter x2 5/8” deep, and is mounted with a REMO®Renaissance or goatskin head; this daff is fitted withchains of interlocking rings (2 single rings stranded toa double ring).Please refer to the section on Shared Features (see page 4) for other specificationsDaff Drum $288.00

Daff

Tamburello

Pandeiro

Paolo Cimmino

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A Cooperman signature padded softcase is included with each drum."

GlenVelezSeries

AISVelez Tuneable Bodhran DrumsThe enhanced features of the Velez tars

and bendirs are united with traditional features of the Cooperman bodhrans to

create our Artist Innovation version of the traditional Irishdrum. Slightly larger in diameterand depth than our standardframes, and featuring a thinnershell, this drum is designed to beespecially light in weight, yetdeep and rich in tone.● Our 4 3/4" deep shell ismade of solid, single ply cherry,steam bent and scarf jointed,and features a precisionbeveled bearing edge.● The edge of the head issecured into an exterior groove,which is then covered with acolored knit cord. We designedthis self-locking system to mini-mize the tendency of the headto pull away from the shell. Thisdrum features a REMO®Renaissance head.● Our patented internal tuningtechnology preserves the tradi-tional appearance of the instru-

ment and allows the playerto maintain a completerange of motion, unencum-bered by external hard-ware. Tension on thehead is adjusted by theaction of an internal,lightweight, moveablebearing member. A T-grip Allen wrench andtuning instructions areincluded.● An easily removable,single crosspiece handleaccommodates alterna-tive playing techniques.

● Velez bodhrans are decorated with a

cherry/boxwood inlay; ahand rubbed, natural finish

accentuates the inherent beauty of the wood.● A Cooperman signaturepadded soft case is included with each drum.Velez Series TuneableBodhran20" diameter $352.00

Glen Velez

AISVelez TuneableTars and BendirsT his series of individually hand made,

high quality tuneable tars and bendirsis the result of our work with Glen Velez.These drums, part of our Artist InnovationSeries program, have been designed toGlen’s specifications and can be cus-tomized in a variety of ways uponrequest; custom orders may be differentlypriced.

Velez Tuneable Tars● The Velez Series shell is 4 3/4" deep.

Our solid, singleply ash shell,steam bent andscarf jointed,features a precisionbeveled bearingedge and a striking wood inlayin the light weightframe.

● The edge of theRemo® Renaissance head is securedinto an exterior groove, which is thencovered with a colored knit cord. Wedesigned this self-locking system to minimize the tendency of the head topull away from the shell.

● Our patented internal tuning technologypreserves the traditional appearance ofthe instrument and allows the player tomaintain a complete range of motion,unencumbered by external hardware.Tension on the head is adjusted by theaction of an internal, lightweight, move-able bearing member. A T-grip Allenwrench and tuning instructions are included.

● Holding the instrument is made morecomfortable and less fatiguing by thedistinctive arch grip in the light weightshell, which is cushioned to soften thegrip.

● Our overtone dampening system is featured on this drum.

● A hand rubbed, natural finish accentuatesthe inherent beauty of the wood.

● A Cooperman signature padded softcase is included with each drum.

Velez Tuneable Tars13" diameter $249.0015" diameter $264.0017" diameter $278.00

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AISVelezMediterrasianTambourinesGlen Velez designed this series of

drums to explore a new context forsome traditional instruments. The threedrums clearly borrow their design heritage from the South Indian kanjira, theItalian tamburello, and the Spanish pan-deroa, but they are not intended to be tra-ditional versions of those instruments. Thejingle pattern and design features havebeen adapted to facilitate Glen’s innova-tive, cross-influenced style of playing. In anaccompanying booklet, Glen demon-strates the application of his Mediterrasianstyle using hand movements drawn fromtraditional sources, but with the rhythmicideas used, combined and shaped into abroadened context.

● Lathe-turned hardwood shells; precisionturned bearing edge.

● Our internal tuning system preservesthe traditional appearance while allowing the player a complete rangeof motion unencumbered by exter-nal hardware. A T-grip Allenwrench is included.

● The shells are scalloped between thejingle sets to reduce the weight andimprove grip comfort and increaseaccessibility to the playing surface.

● Our removable jingle-pin technologyallows alternative combinations of jingles.

● A selection of alternate jingles is included with each drum

● A Cooperman signature padded softcase is included with each drum.

Small: 8” diameter, 2” high, REMO®Weatherking, single row of 5 wood jinglesets $198.00Medium: 11” diameter, 2 5/8” high,REMO® Weatherking, double row of 5nickle silver jingle sets $210.00Large: 13” diameter, 2 5/8” high,REMO® Renaissance, single row of 5pandeiro jingle sets $222.00

Velez Tuneable Bendirs● All the features of the Velez Tuneable Tar,

with Remo®'s WeatherKing mylar head andno overtone dampening system.

● A simple braid of 4 fine dacron snares isthreaded through the shell across the back ofthe drum head to produce the distinctivebuzzing sound of the bendir. The player canadjust the tension on these snares, or releasethem entirely to eliminate the buzzing effect.

Velez Tuneable Bendirs13" diameter $264.0015" diameter $277.00

A Cooperman signature padded soft case isincluded with each drum.

MarlaLeighwithVelezDrum

David Kuckhermann

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CoopermanDeep Shell DrumsWe created our new Deep Shell Bodhran Drums

in response to the evolving playing styles oftoday's most progressive percussionists. An exception-ally deep solid, single ply shell, a finely finishedgoatskin head, and a steep bearing edge, worktogether to produce a warm deep tone with a widerange of flexibility. Excellent for mic’ing and record-ing, the controlled overtones and full range of thisdrum, from crisp high notes to punchy bass tones,bring this instrument into the mix without being abra-sive. This drum can be customized in a variety of

ways upon request;custom orders may bedifferently priced.● Our 6 1/2” deepshell features a precision beveledbearing edge.● The edge of thehead is secured intoan exterior groove,which is then coveredwith a colored knitcord. We designedthis self-locking systemto minimize the

tendency of the head to pull away from the shell.This drum is available with a high quality goatskinhead or a REMO® synthetic head.

● Our patented internal tuning technology preservesthe traditional appearance of the instrument andallows the player to maintain a complete range ofmotion, unencumbered by external hardware.Tension on the head is adjusted by the action ofan internal, lightweight, moveable bearing mem-ber. A T-grip Allen wrench and tuning instructionsare included.

● Our arm cut-out, an arch design with smoothlyrounded edges, allows for comfort-able access to the underside ofthe head; there is no cross-piece handle.

● A hand rubbed,natural finish accentu-ates the beauty of thewood.

● A Cooperman signature padded soft

case is includedwith each drum.Deep ShellTuneableBodhranDrums14" diameter$455.00

Cooperman Original Shell DrumsOur handcrafted tuneable bodhran drums, inspired

by Celtic traditional instruments, provide significantenhancements in material, design, and sound. All of ourdrums can be customizedin a variety of waysupon request; customorders may be differentlypriced.● Our 4" deep shell is

made of solid, singleply 5/16” hardwood,steam bent and scarfjointed, and features a precision beveledbearing edge.

● The edge of the head is secured into an exteriorgroove, with brass tacks in a wood flesh hoop. Wedesigned this self-locking system to minimize the ten-dency of the head to pull away from the shell. Thisdrum is available with a high quality goatskin heador a REMO® synthetic head

● Our patented internal tuning technology preserves thetraditional appearance of the instrument and allows the player to maintain a complete range of motion,unencumbered by external hardware. Tension on thehead is adjusted by the action of an internal, light-weight, moveable bearing member. A T-grip Allenwrench and tuning instructions are included.

● Smooth, round dowels mounted about 2" from thehead, firmly secured to prevent rattling, form the interi-or crosspiece handles.

● A hand rubbed, naturalfinish accentuates theinherent beauty of thewood.

● A Cooperman signa-ture padded soft caseis included with eachdrum.

Original ShellTuneable BodhranDrums18” diameter $338.0022” diameter $384.00

TuneableBodhransBodhran Tippers(Cipin)Roger’s TipperA two-headed tipperwith a streamlinedprofile and small, off-center grip. 9” long;both teardrop shapeand knob shapehead app. 13/16”dia.In persimmon, avg.wgt. 1 oz. $10.00In rosewood avg.wgt. 1.5 oz.$15.00

Carter Gravatt

Ganesh Anandan

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Based on traditional North Africandrums, our tars and bendirs have been

developed in cooperation with leadingartists to meet the demands of professionalplayers, while maintaining the simple ele-gance of the traditional instruments.All of our drums can be customized in avariety of ways upon request; customorders may be differently priced.

Tuneable Tars● Our 4" deep shell is made of solid, sin-

gle ply 5/16" cherry, steam bent andscarf jointed, and features a precisionbeveled bearing edge.

● The edge of the head is secured intoan exterior groove, which is then covered with acolored knit cord. This design minimizes the ten-dency of the head to pull away from the shell.These drums are available with a goatskin heador a REMO® synthetic head

● Our patented internal tuning technology pre-serves the traditional appearance of the instru-ment and allows the player to maintain a com-plete range of motion, unencumbered by externalhardware. Tension on the head is adjusted bythe action of an internal, lightweight, moveablebearing member. A T-grip Allen wrench and tuning instructions are included.

● A smoothly rolled 1 1/4" thumb hole isstrategically placed so that the drum iswell balanced and comfortable inyour hands.

● A hand rubbed, natural finish accentuates the inherent beauty of the wood.

● A Cooperman signature padded soft case isincluded with each drum.

Tuneable Tars14" diameter $210.0016" diameter $223.0018" diameter $242.00

All prices subject to change without notice.

Kobi Hagoel's The Art of MiddleEastern Rhythm$72.00

GaneshAnandan'sSolkattu$75.00

John Bergamo

Books

Tuneable Bendirs● All the features of the

Tuneable Tar

● A simple braid of 4 finedacron snares is threadedthrough the shell across theback of the drum head toproduce the distinctivebuzzing sound of thisMoroccan style bendir. Theplayer can adjust the tensionon these snares, or releasethem entirely to eliminate thebuzzing effect..

● A Cooperman signaturepadded soft case is includedwith each drum.

Tuneable Bendirs14" diameter $228.0016" diameter $242.0018" diameter $262.00

TuneableTarsandBendirsCooperman Tars and Bendirs

Hands On'Semble

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2008 NEW Cooperman Artist Innovations Model Drums: 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.

N. Scott Robinson AIS Tars and Bendirs: 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. 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. NSR 12” Bendir 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 NSR 14" Tar (Custom Orders) - 14" x 4.75", Cherry/Ash, Renaissance head - $252.00 NSR 22” Bodhran

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

2008 NEW Cooperman Artist Innovations Model Drums: 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. Marla Leigh AIS Tar: 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. $258.00