Tycoon Percussion artist and Drumz - R - Guru - Ven didgeridoo player Adam Riviere presenting introductions, tutorials, and performances of world instruments from the Middle East, India, Ireland, Latin America, the Caribbean, Native America, West Africa, and Central Asia, and at times integrated with electronic programming to create one sound. Also video tutorials involving knowledge and use with Logic Pro as well as on how to integrate that with other software programs (i.e. Ableton Live).
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Thanks Adam! Have you made a video explaining how to set up Ableton so that I can click on one horizontal groupings of clips--basically triggering multiple tracks of drums, bass etc, for say, the intro, AND also then allowing me to click on the next [lower] horizontal groupings of multiple clips,...say the first verse (with all its parts, bass, drums, etc. each as its own clip)...but not having it play UNTIL the INTRO has completed its full clips? Thanks again
I haven't created such, but will be working in showcasing those exact techniques since that's what I do for my live electro acoustic performances, and hope I perform my recent works.
I think I found it.... At the bottom there is an Add Folder icon, I selected this and directed it to my Logic bounces. Not the files are seen in Ableton. Thanks again
Thanks for the rapid reply....unusual in the modern digisphere, and impressive! I did try clicking the upper left triangle--it did open a series of .agr files; it did not open any of my logic files, nor can I see any way of asking it to go looking into other locations...such as Logic/bounces...etc. Instead I clicked on the Ableton cell, then CREATE at top and then select IMPORT Audio, and then I instruct it to go and find the specific folder in Logic. This worked, but I like the way you did it better. Any addiction specifics you can offer? Thanks
Glad you found a method to find the files and have it in an organized way that works! I don't have anything else to offer, but stay tuned because I recently completed a new album and considering showcasing techniques used in its creation!
Thanks! The video is a classic, but still holds up to a degree, lol! If your asking about the folders in Ableton you can access them by clicking the triangle at the very top left corner to view all of those.
Wooden bones seems to sound fine. Why does sound so funny to speak of bone bones? Then wouldn't they be woods? Then would there be an instrument called the metal or the plastic? That way you can have an metal plastic or a plastic metal. I'll go play with my wood. No my other wood.
It sounds like when you're using the West Limerick technique, after doing a triplet when you flip the downbeat onto the upstrokes, you change the "swing" of the accent. Is that a desired part of the style? I don't really see the advantage of that style over the Kerry style, which seems like it lets you achieve those triplets with less effort by letting the bar do the work for you. Thanks for the vid.
Excellent observation on this video! I've switched to a hybrid West Limerick style where I hold the tipper a little lower from the top to allow me to add the diddles, and continue the typical stroke pattern without the need of the guitar technique. Also I find the West Limerick more relaxing and less stressful to use compared to the Kerry technique.
I'm about to take a my very first week-long bodhran class in a few weeks, and I'm just discovering there are all these different styles. Do you think if I start learning one style, I'll be able to adapt to the other later on, or will my muscle memory fight against me, so to speak?@@AdamRiviere
@@dereknolin5986 excellent question! When I began studying West Limerick I was using Kerry style and at first had difficulty with muscle memory. However, after continued practice and discipline was able to switch back and forth with no issues.
Thank you. The crucial point for the slap actually seems - as you describe it - the miniscule deferral of the fingers. Many people describe it as a turn of the hand - which appears to be just a method to achieve this deferral. I'm still experimenting. Today I found that when I manage to cause a distinct and loud clap-like pop (relaxed and without force) it not only sounds quite crispy but also the hand remains on the skin without being bumped back. Hope I can reproduce this tomorrow (and not only every fifth try).
Excellent point and observation! Tones overall sound better when relaxed, and adding tension and force delivers completely different results which can be distinguished from simply listening to the player. Hand percussion as a whole delivers its best from excellent technique and seems like you're on your way.
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This was so helpful! I have been practicing for a while using some other youtube videos and even an udemy course but I never really got the ka right. It always felt kind of sloppy and too bad to play in a higher pace. Your detailed description on how to place the wrist, moving the fingers to the moroccan tea time (funny but helpful way to describe it) instantly improved the sound and gave me the correct angle. Thanks a lot!
Wonderful video! I’ve been playing the bones on & off for 15 years but never been able to consistently do triplets or to play with my left hand. My dominant right hand is injured and partially paralyzed yet my uninjured left hand won’t cooperate at all. Your video pulls it all together with great detail! I’ve been doing some of it wrong all these years. (I don’t know anyone else who plays bones.) You’ve inspired me to go to my next music jam with renewed enthusiasm! Thanks for great instruction!!!
Thank you so much for those extremely kind words, and I'm glad you are getting back into it!! I wish you the best with your left hand, and to the improved health of your right!
Thank you for your kind words Zs!! Glad my presentation worked out for your liking! Yeah... Slow is not the easiest, but whatever it takes to understand this wonderful instrument better.
