- Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:48 pm
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Moderator note: Thread moved from "Music and drumming" to "Technique" forum.
I've just downloaded the Tasumakan 'Madan' videos (which are very good by the way) and I've been thinking about that more closed or cupped slap that you often see in Malian players.
My slap is much more open and produces more of a note than a crack or pop, but I'd love to have this type of slap as a second slap. The trouble is I've tried on and off a few times over the years without a great deal of success.
Has anyone got any tips on how to play this type of slap?
I've just downloaded the Tasumakan 'Madan' videos (which are very good by the way) and I've been thinking about that more closed or cupped slap that you often see in Malian players.
My slap is much more open and produces more of a note than a crack or pop, but I'd love to have this type of slap as a second slap. The trouble is I've tried on and off a few times over the years without a great deal of success.
Has anyone got any tips on how to play this type of slap?