It takes seconds to make, weighs about an ounce, and makes picking up the tambourine easy and quiet.
Playing multi-percussion can present some logistical challenges. Moving from instrument to instrument with only a beat or two in between can be tough. How about picking up the tambourine (or shaker) from a trap table? Using one hand to grab the instrument and bring it into playing position in a timely fashion without producing extraneous sounds can be a problem. My solution is the launch pad.
Just some foam rubber folded over and taped and you can get you fingers under the tambourine and grip it correctly with no muss, fuss, or unwanted jingling. A problem solver that’s not a problem to carry!
Nice...Simple solutions are always the best.
ReplyDeleteOne of the other options I found for the tambourine is the Pearl Quick draw tambourine system that can attach to any cymbal stand. Its easily drawn and always keeps the tambourine safe from falling. You have to put it back gingerly though.
The tambourine also has spacers next to the jingles so you can mute the amount of jingle you get. This is also a nice set up if you want to be able to add an accent easily while you are playing congas, djembe, etc. An Amazon link is below.
http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-PTM50BHR-Ultra-Tambourine-Jingles/dp/B0016QX7XE/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1284394718&sr=1-2