Meinl Percussion Ibo Drum, Large Fiberglass Body with Additional Circular Playing Surface - NOT MADE IN CHINA - Includes Microphone Port and Padded Foam Base, 2-YEAR WARRANTY, black (ID4BKO)

Since I have been playing hand percussion for many years (decades, actually), and have a vast collection of drums and percussion toys from everywhere, I can attest to the beauty of and ease of play of this marvelous instrument. However, when I'm not required to spend time practicing something for a performance and I just want to relax for a bit and watch a movie, this is what I usually do to keep myself entertained It is an In addition to being highly satisfying to play, it's louder, clearer, and easier on the hands than any of my ceramic udu/ibo type drums. It's also capable of so many musical variations that it surprises I don't even have to worry about disturbing my neighbors with this drum I haven't disturbed them in over thirty years! There is only one reservation I can think of, and that Hey guys, wouldn't it have been nice if you snuck in ONE MORE Meinl logo somewhere on the website? It doesn't matter to me. I'm sure you'll love it when you get one. A stunning instrument that is perfectly suited to so many aspects of music. Of course, we know that Meinl is known for its I own a number of pieces from this company, and each of them is exquisite.

Spencer Carson

| May 22, 2021

The songs can be found in a wide variety of styles. A great game for those who need to think on their feet. Ceramics are much harder on your hands. In addition to the shell's loudness, fiberglass is light and rigid, which prevents the sounds from being ringy or frenetic. Thus, they become percussion instruments more like standard drumsets. This makes blending in
with an ensemble much easier. There isn't a significant difference in the volume of the air sounds and A nice, deep ceramic udu that is of a decent size. There is less of a risk of udus stepping on the bass lines of a bass guitar or double bass than smaller ones do. In any case, the playing surfaces are the most exciting part In order to play the bottom, one would doumbek the way you would play a drummer "Dum" is ok, but "tek"
and "ka" are very good sounding. It has a very high-quality, extra "tek" sound because of the extra playing area. With this new sound, the left hand can play the air sounds or the high-pitched sounds instead- This is an incredibly useful and ergonomic device. It is obvious someone at Meinl took a lot of time and thought to design Unlike the skin heads on an UDU, these surfaces never need to be tuned. The split in the tabla is - A similar technique may be used with the right hand on the bottom, though from a different vantage point. While the drum is comfortable to hold, several reviewers have pointed out that the Udu moves around a bit while playing. Nevertheless, Meinl does sell a holder that I have not yet tried. There are no visible defects in the finish, and it is very smooth. A well-designed lip sits on the neck. The lip is small but well made- Inside of the neck, there are no constrictions. It is very light and strong, which makes it very easy to carry without any issues. I received it in perfect condition since it was well packed. For Persian music or as a replacement for tablas in Indian music, the majority of udus are played solo or with "exotic color" in a world music ensemble that plays world music. Music that has been influenced by it. There is an excessive amount of noise from the "tapping on a
milk bottle" shell sounds, and that does not blend in well with popular Yet, this instrument can be utilized in a wide variety of musical contexts requiring hand percussion. The hands are able to play grooves if you use them independently. It will require amplification (certainly if used with electric instruments or drumset) in most situations in which it can be used. There is a small mic hole in the neck where a small electret condenser microphone can be inserted, such as the Shure SM-55 When a microphone is installed inside the UDU, you will hear great sounds you might not otherwise hear. If a microphone is also located outside, you will hear other sounds. The shell was picked up by the sounds of the sea - The set is completed - While this type of UDU is unlikely to be displayed at a museum, it is a very useful tool that looks terrific and is extremely useful. For gigging percussionists.
And to be honest, I have no idea why anyone would use such a thing. Keeping yourself from reading this book is very difficult! A great way to adapt middle eastern and Indian styles to a unique instrument - lots of fun and unique playing techniques - The Western "Latin" rhythm is similar to that of Western rhythms. There is more to "exotic color" than just that!.

Westin Rubio

| Feb 15, 2021

My favorite part about playing this percussive drum is its cool sound. You can get a lot of sounds from it, from high pops to low bass notes to the cool percussive Udu sound I was just looking for. A great advantage of this Udu is the better sound projection it provides as compared to the classic clay Udu, and the fact that it is less likely to break, especially when you are travelling from gig to gig. The sound will be heard without a microphone in the case of an acoustic setting, but with a mic pointed at the neck hole area it will sound much better, since the harmonics and presence will be enhanced. As for the mic insertion port, I've not used it, perhaps it would be more convenient for recording as far as I'm concerned, but for me as a musician playing on stage, it is extremely satisfying to point my Beyerdynamic Mic As high up on stage as I can, I usually place the ring on a stool and play it that way, but it also fits well in the foam liner of a Doumbek stand. It can be slippery when sitting it directly in my lap without a cushion. Line the shelf beneath it with shelf liner. It is more comfortable to play this drum than the other diel drum that Meinl also sells, which has a natural hide drum area, but after playing for a while the hide can become stretched and dead sounding, especially in humid environments. In my southwest Florida climate, I don't like natural drum heads for a variety of reasons, including the constant need to tune them.

Evie West

| May 23, 2021

I really like the tough construction and huge variety of colors you can choose from. The mid-1990s were lower than the mid-1990s The basic LP udu has a louder and more diverse range of slap/body tones, but the closed bass tone isn't as strong as it would be on a smaller unit. It might just take a little more practice for me to master Nonetheless, I must tell you that she is very good in person). I like the way that AND the thing is slick. It might be possible to place it on your lap if you are naked, but if you are wearing clothes, you must wrestle with it to keep it steady. In Meinl's opinion, the finish needs to be rethought. There may be some heavy-duty stuff that I need to take You can then sand the surface with grit sandpaper. I think it would improve the look as well.

Shepard Johnston

| Jul 22, 2021