All About Cowbells 

Thank you for this learning session. I'm not a musician, yet I'm so amazed at how different type of cowbells got incorporated into modern music popularity. The sound of each variety introduced here is well beyond the "cuteness" to my ears. 🙂

Leave it to Rick to layout the real truth behind the cowbell's value in music and also to make a highly entertaining and informative video about this instrument, as well. Thanks, Rick!

I think every drummer in the 1970s and '80s ended up with one of those LP cha cha bells... the one with the round sticker on it. Love the sound of those older LP agogo bells. Thanks for running through your massive collection.

Thank you so much! What an informative video. I've been playing congas lately and have also been getting into Washington D.C. go-go music. I really wanted to incorporate a cowbell into my conga playing, but didn't quite know how to do it without sticks. Thanks for turning me on to the device that will allow me to hit a cowbell with my hands. I'm really grateful for your video.

I especially appreciate the detail about the different methods and hardware for mounting the bells.

Brilliant insight and info, Rick. Thanks for sharing your talents and knowledge with the world!

I need more of these things in my kit!

Enjoyed it. I still play my original 1964 LP chrome Black Beauty.

I wonder, who these two who downvoted this awesome and detailed explanation video? For what reason, on Earth? Why don't just skip it if that is out of interest?

Nice vid, thanks. You might want to check out Uli percussion bells, they’re really great. Ulisis Santiago makes them by hand in Wisconsin. Very much in the JCR style.

14:15 Looks like a Pearl "Stix-Free" attachment; they make two sizes

Hi Rick! First of all... thank you for all your videos about snare drum and orchestral stuff... very interesting. One question about cowbells... do you have any experience about tuning a cowbell (tuned cowbell) an half-step higher or lower? Thank you for every precious information. Cristiano

Oh, and a question. What is the design purpose of that LP RidgeRider? Just to save sticks?

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Fckn useful, I love cowbells!!!

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Looked up JCR bells on ebay and they are not cheap .......... average 1000 bucks. You have 20 of em lol....... they do sound sweet though

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this was the kind of stuff youtube was made for! excellent video! have you considered switching to Odysee? I'd certainly subscribe and use affiliate links