Dresdner Apparatebau Jähne & Boruvka timpani. I have been wanting a pair of timpani suitable for playing the repertoire of the 19th-century for quite some time so, because I have been a very good boy, I decided to include them in my letter to the Three Wise Men. To my surprise, Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar… Continue reading Dresdner Apparatebau Jähne & Boruvka timpani
Tag: historical performance
My home-made Renaissance drum
My home-made Renaissance drum. A side drum is an ancient kind of large drum that was used in Europe by the landsknechts, mercenaries from the German area. Said troops fought on the side of the highest bidder, and they even were part of the Spanish infantry under emperor Carlos I. Said drum was played… Continue reading My home-made Renaissance drum
Making my own Renaissance long drum
Making my own Renaissance long drum. I always wanted a large drum like that owned by my dear colleague Manolo Durán. © David Valdés His drum has been used by the Oviedo Opera Foundation, by the Asturias Symphony Orchestra in several early music programs. I wanted one like his, but stablished brands do not offer… Continue reading Making my own Renaissance long drum
Home-made (“DIY”) Turkish crescent
Home-made (“DIY”) Turkish crescent. As you already know, I am really interested in historical percussion and performance. I have always wanted to make a Turkish crescent to play early music, so I finally jumped into it and made my own jingle Johny. Before we get into the specific making-process, I would like to introduce you… Continue reading Home-made (“DIY”) Turkish crescent
Restoration of a rope drum
Restoration of a rope drum. While working on my own 16″x16″ historical rope drum (“DIY historic rope tension drum I”, “DIY historic rope tension drum II” and future articles), I came across an already made 14″x12″ drum at a very good price, so I could not resist the temptation and got it. Said drum was… Continue reading Restoration of a rope drum