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With Rings and Bells

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With Rings and Bells

Thinking about the various drums embellished with rings, I’d have to say that the differences are substantive. It’s reductive to say that they’re all hoops with jingling rings.
We make drums inspired by traditional Dayerehs, Ghavals, and Dafs ( and I’m always thinking about Doyras as well). The drums' design specifications are intentional, matched, to the desired sound and playing style/position. 

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Introducing Our "Sister" Blog at Cooperman Drum Shop

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Introducing Our "Sister" Blog at Cooperman Drum Shop

there are always intriguing synergies discovered when we begin talking about and researching the historical provenance or heritage of a drum, be it a field drum or a period frame drum or tambourine. Check out our new  "sister" blog

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Comparing Various Synthetic Drumhead Options:

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Comparing Various Synthetic Drumhead Options:

REMO has formulated a variety of materials that intentionally play to different sound palettes.  In designing each drum model,  Cooperman specifies a particular head material that pairs with the drum's intended tonal characteristics.  .

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Cooperman Endorser Artists / Educators -The Academies and The AIS Drums

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Cooperman Endorser Artists / Educators -The Academies and The AIS Drums

Cooperman frame drum artists have developed online education programs ( beginner "101"  to advance intensives), in private lesson format as well as group workshops, or interactive frame drum academies with self-paced learning modules.  More than ever before, it's easy to work with some of the world's most respected drummers, to expand your repertoire while participating as a member of a worldwide community of frame drummers. Pair with a Cooperman AIS drum !

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Keeping Your Drum and Drum Head Clean

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Keeping Your Drum and Drum Head Clean

Cooperman-built drums and REMO drum heads are a great pairing - durable, and powerful sounding. They are built to give you many years great service, and they are really quite easy to maintain and keep clean.  

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