Structure of hang drum
This hang drum is one of the percussion instruments that dates back to 2000 and Switzerland, so it is a new instrument. The instrument is similar to a flying saucer and is made of two metal plates (steel). The Ding side or upper arch is the part where the notes are located. The lower arch or Gu side is placed on the foot and there is a large hole in it. Hang drum produces the lowest octave or the lowest sound. Each note has a special space on the upper arch of the instrument. The tuning process in this instrument is very complicated. This instrument basically has 8 to 10 notes, but 20-note types are also made. As the instrument is new, its musicians are still growing and learning. However, the names of some are more famous than others. Some of the most important hang drummers in the world are Quartet Porch, David Swarap, Mano Delago, Dante Buchi, Massimo, and ...
Learning music in Edmonton
In the early days, music was performed in churches and community halls in Edmonton. Edmonton has a history of performing opera and classical music. Both are sponsored by various clubs and associations. Edmonton's first major radio station, CKUA, began broadcasting music in 1927. This city is the center of music education. The University of Alberta began its Department of Music in 1945, and McEwan University opened a jazz theater and music program in 1980. The city is also very famous for holding symphony orchestras. Edmonton has a vibrant popular music scene in the genres of hip hop, reggae, R&B, rock, pop, metal, punk, country, and electronics. Famous local musicians of the past and present of this city include Robert Golett, Tommy Banks, Eleanor Collins, Stow Davis, Tim Fahan, Weapons of Cadence, Krishna Turner, Smalls. Festivals such as Edmonton Folk Festival and Edmonton Blues Festival are also held there annually.