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Excellent Acoustic Sound Control on a Budget

I'm very particular about the recording and sound. I'm a novice at best for working Logic Pro and final cut but I do know that if I don't control the ricocheting acoustic sounds flying around the room, I'll be frustrated from the start.

In the past, I built expensive baffles and they worked okay but were very difficult to build and even more difficult to move if I want to take them to a new residence or even just move them to a different spot. If you move, you simply fold them up or use them as padding for furniture (win/win).

Don't Even Think of Listening to This Unless.....

If you haven't heard this. Set aside one hour and just get into it.
AND WEAR HEADPHONES AND/OR PLAY IT ON GOOD SPEAKERS.

I think it's a masterpiece. I am a Steve Reich fan.

I saw him in Buenos Aires in their Opera house that looks like a baseball stadium. 7 levels and it was sold out! It was an incredible concert.

Listen and let it happen with no expectations.

IMHO

Learning from the Balafon: Lesson 18: 6 + 4 African Bell

6 + 4 African Bell Perspectives

This video explores a contemporary treatment of a bell pattern from the country of Benin in West Africa. These drumset examples are adapted to playing the balafon, but can be applied to any instrument. The 2-bar pattern in 12/8 is built with the first bar in a “6” feel and the second in “4.” The alternation of 6 and 4 creates a profound shift in perspective as it is played by the musician and heard by the listener.

Download the attached file for notation and variations.