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December 2009 Newsletter
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Fall/Winter 2009 Established 1996 Volume 4, Issue 3 |
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What's New With DD&S?
 Look at the drums that came in our latest container! They sound great! It's good to have a new stock of djuns, bourgarabous, African congas, medium djembe shells, and skins. Sandy is excited about the colorful djembe bags that fit well. (bags come with regular size retail Ivory Coast djembes, see the December deal below).
Shells from Guinea, made of lenge, djala and hare wood, are gorgeous. These drums sell quickly. Guinea goatskins are also popular. We have a small supply of both items.
We now have shea butter and djembe necklaces, new kente bags, mud cloth head covers, djun and agogo bells and sticks. We have a few small and regular djembes from Ghana.
African cow hide is popular. We just got a little more. I do have Kip rounds from South America. It is good for heading djembes. Several of our customers are pleased with it.
 Our recycled tank drums have changed. Still mesmerizing, they now come in bright red. We're hoping to get them in other colors too.
To keep our customers informed of drumming events we list a few here. We've also started including ads of regional and national events in our packages. We are happy to do this for our customers. Remember that while we do like to pass along the info we are not always aware of the full details. Its up to you to check out any event you plan to attend. Look at the websites, talk to past attendees, or call the promoters!
Sandy and I have been busy working.  We participated in DrumStrong in May by donating a drum, vending and playing in the drum-a-thon. We also had fun at the Bark Bash in June. We went to Paralounge in October. The whole family is looking forward to being together for the holidays. We wish that all of our customers and friends have a peaceful and joyous holiday season.
Call 800-549-3966 or email shorty@goatskins.com.
Please visit us at www.goatskins.com
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Therapeutic Drumming
Facilitator's Training
Beginning December 2-4, there will be a training offered at the Inner Harbour in Atlanta for individulas to become Therapeutic Drumming Facilitators. This training begins with a 3 day intensive, and continues over 11 months, meeting one Saturday a month. This training is unique, requiring a big commitment of time and study. Staff interested in this training can contact Tom Harris, Therapeutic Drumming Manager, at Youth Villages, Inner Harbour campus.
Mr. Harris can be reached at
770-942-2391, ext 4403, or james.harris@youthvillages.org.
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Paralounge Fall 2009
 Clint and Sharee Tipton did another fabulous job presenting Paralounge in October. Great News, we enjoyed the new venue, Cerveny Conference Center! We were able to vend and fix drums and be dry. The next Paralounge is booked for the same local on May 7 – 9th, 2010. Arthur Hull will present his Rhythmical Alchemy Workshop on May 5 - 7 in the same location. Go to the web site for info, videos & pics.
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| Merchandise |
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 Shea Butter
$1.00 per ounce
$10.00 per pound
 Kip
SouthAmerica
20" round
$25.00
 Djembe Necklace
1½" wooden drums
on black 24" cord
Guinea Djembe
Shells $180
Krins
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Ivory Coast Djembes
Regular Drums $275
Regular Shells $110
Medium Shells
Small Drum $80
Bougarabou
Drums $275
Shells $110
Kente Cases
Ghana
Small $25
Medium $30
Large $35
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Bulk Items
& Good Deals
Rope
$.18 per foot
$100 for 1,000' Spool
3/16" polyester
Black & Black with purple chaser
Goatskins
With Hair
$17 ea
$14 ea for 10 or more
Without hair
$18 ea
$15 ea for 10 or more
Goatskin Seconds
$8.00
Great for small drums
and projects.
Tank Drums
(special order)
$250
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Belly Dance Scarves
$20.00
Limited Quantity
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December Special
Up to $25 off shipping on
the purchase of
any retail Drum.
Includes all drums!
Must mention this ad!
good 12/2/09 - 12/18/09
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Visit our
Percussion Site
Cascas $6.00
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For items not on the website call 800-549-3966 or email shorty@goatskins.com
We accept Visa, Mastercard,Discover & American Express |
| Tip:Measuring Rope |
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 Verticals
Multiplying the number of loops on one ring by 2 gives the number of verticals the drum will have. Measure from the top of the drum to where the bottom ring sits and add 2”. Multiply this sum by the number of verticals and then divide by 12. This is the amount of feet of rope
needed to string verticals.
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 Loops
Normally loops are spaced about 2 finger widths apart (1¼“). Rope for the top ring is 4 times the circumference of the ring. It is 5 ¼ times the circumference of the bottom ring.
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 Heart Song Djembe - This one of a kind drum was created to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer. It was auctioned by Studio 1219 of St. Clair County, Michigan. The drum was designed by Bryan Turner of Oftbeat Percussion. Nathaniel Hall of Everyone’s Drumming in Putney Vermont,www.everyonesdrumming.com, crafted and donated the drumhead. DD&S donated the shell and rings. |
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The Helpers (Drumaholics)
Click here for pics
Twelve friends helped unpack the September container. Volunteers keep the cost of goods down. Thank-you: Bob, Kevin, Brigid, Mead, Tamy, José, Dave, Rory, Phoenix, Steve, Chris, and Damascus. Many others wanted
to help. The next time... February?
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Staff
Bob Roark
DD&S helper
who takes orders, packs,
fixes & tunes drums.
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Drum Dictionary - Drum Circle Etiquette
Dragon Bob is an interesting man that we met up with at the Drum and Dance Fest in French Lick, Indiana. An excellent drummer, he was a concert cellist for many years. He gave a workshop on drum circle etiquette and thunder drumming. Click here to read what he said.
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 Dear Shorty
testimonial
When it comes to Drums, drum building, drum repair or re-heading drums, Shorty Palmer is THE MAN", and a living legend all over the US. It is good that such a man with the wisdom and experiences that he possesses joins our group (DCFG). Arthur Hull |
Happy Holidays!
Shorty and Sandy Palmer
Djembe Drums & Skins, Inc
786 Graves Delozier Road
Seymour, TN 37865
800-549-3966
www.goatskins.com
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