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MEINL Percussion | Chrome & Steel Finish Cowbell | 7 1/2" Salsa Timbale

The 9-Ply, 12mm thick Baltic Birch resonating body develops the sound into a full, punchy tone that projects with clarity and warmth.

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This 100% synthetic djembe is outfitted with a Piezo pickup and quarter-inch input/output jacks plus volume control to plug into an amp or PA.

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The MEINL VivaRhythm Cajon 2 Go is the ultimate grab-and-go instrument!

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Made with chamchuri wood and equipped with brushed nickel finish hardware, the shells have a stunning and unique look. Their sound is rich and dynamic, full of popping highs and warm lows for both studio and live situations.

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Made with chamchuri wood and equipped with brushed nickel finish hardware, the shells have a stunning and unique look. Their sound is rich and dynamic, full of popping highs and warm lows for both studio and live situations.

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The synthetic Timbales Heads were specially developed to create a clear optical contrast in the setup. The black design will give your timbales a unique look.

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The MEINL Mike Johnston signature Groove Bell was developed to offer drum set players a cowbell that sits perfectly in the mix of a band while providing the percussive spark that they require in their grooves. This bell comes with...

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The FX20 Effects Pedal puts the power to add percussion at the feet of any musician. Ten pre-programmed percussion samples plus additional ten custom samples of your own.

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Outstanding traditional sounds and looks from the Artisan Edition Riq Drum comes with effortless touch.

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True to his signature cymbals, the Benny Greb signature hihat tambourine features sand blasted jingles that have a dry, vintage sound and unique matte appearance. The eight pairs of brass jingles...

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The MEINL Synthetic Didgeridoos are a modern twist on the traditional bamboo construction.They are extremely durable and are unaffected by weather so they are perfect for outdoor use.

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The Artisan Edition Doumbeks are made in Egypt. The authentic mosaic artwork finish is created with mother of pearl inlays.

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The regular Tri Sound Ibo Drums features an additional playing surface compared with the..

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MEINL shekeres are handmade from premium fiberglass and fitted with a net of beads.

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The MEINL Percussion Fiberglass Guiros offer three different striking surfaces for enhanced sounds and padded grip holes.

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The Meinl Percussion Digital Stomp Box is a hands-free electronic pedal you tap with your foot to create rhythms for accompanying music.

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MEINL Ajuch Bells are handcrafted and designed to meet the needs of drummers and percussionists today. 
Cast brass bells are available in three sizes so you can select your ...

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he Samba Classic Series Surdos from MEINL are built with traditional features including straight rims and shells.

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The MEINL Cajon Backpack Pro is the perfect solution for transporting these valuable instruments. Its heavy duty nylon outside walls store it securely and prevents damage.

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With the MEINL Percussion Microphone Clamp, a microphone is attached directly to the sound hole of a cajon, making a microphone stand unnecessary from now on.

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CREATE DRUM SET BEATS
Cajons are one of the most accessible percussion pieces for hobbyists and a vital tool for professional musicians.
CONNECT WITH RHYTHM!
Djembes are a fundamental percussion instrument with immense popularity throughout the music community because of their accessibility and wide range of sounds that blend with just about any type of music.
What is a Facilitator?
A facilitator creates an inclusive atmosphere in the Drum Circle in which everyone feels comfortable and can freely develop their own sense of rhythm. He or she leads and accompanies at the same time. We are proud to work together with our facilitators and spread rhythm worldwide.

MEINL Percussion Studio Sessions Behind The Scenes

STEPHAN EMIG - 20TH Aug, 2020

This blog shows some impressions from Stephan's day at the Meinl Percussion Studio Sessions and also many background information about him as a passionate drummer and percussionist.

from student to teacher

Stephan studied at Los Angeles Music Academy and became a highly demanded teacher himself. His teaching credits include IFM University of Osnabrück, Popakademie Mannheim, Music College Hannover, Los Angeles College of Music, ArtEZ Enschede, Creativ Drum Camps, and many more. He is also co-founder of the Complete Music Camps in Germany.

cooperation Trustful

"I have been working together with Meinl for quite some time now and I am always happy to team up with Hannes Auerochs (International Artist Relations Meinl Percussion). He has made it his personal mission to make percussion instruments more accessible to musicians in the modern pop music world. And that's why I like to be part of it!"

Hannes (left) and Stephan (right), preparing the drum set before the video shoot.

"Today I have a wide range of experience and I am happy that in Hannes I have found a cooperation partner, who can relate to my way of playing and who feels that it can be of help for his kind of work."

Equipment Talking about

"Here you can see the selection of instruments & mics we used for the recording during this studio session. The focus laid on drummer add-ons like tambourines, percussion blocks, snare timbales, and other effect percussion instruments."

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Visiting 

"I was very happy to prepare for the Meinl Percussion Studio Session and to travel all the way to Meinl’s headquarters in Gutenstetten. If you want to take a peek over my shoulder while doing so, have a look at the following video."

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      Stephans video log showing his preparation, his trip to Gutenstetten and some impressions from the Meinl Percussion Studio Session.

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      In the following, you can watch some results of Stephans Studio Session videos. Enjoy!

      Drummer Timbale Mini Timbale

      The MEINL Drummer and Mini Timbales provide the characteristic timbale sounds and projection that cuts through any band setting. It is a perfect addition to any percussion or drum set configuration.

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      Recording-Combo ABS Tambourine, Dual-Alloy Jingles

      The MEINL mountable ABS Tambourines are built to stand up to the heaviest of hitters. They are easily mounted on a rod or stand to complete a drummer´s setup.

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      Professional Series Hihat Tambourine

      An easy access wing nut allows quick set-up, adjustment, or removal, competely independent from your cymbals. The Professional Hihat Tambourines feature a sturdy rubberized striking ring for special accents.

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      Stephan and percussion

      "Even though percussion instruments did not play that much of a role for me as a young musician. I grew up with 80s Hard Rock and only over the years I got to learn about percussion instruments. My first contact with percussion players might have been the German TV shows "Super Drumming". Imagine that: a TV show about drummers on public German TV. My mom also took me to a Santana concert, but even then my attention was probably more on the drums than on the percussion instruments.
      When I was a teenager, I played in a few bands that included percussionists, but my heart was always drawn to the drumset and music with a backbeat (rock, heavy, or 90s hip hop).
      My studies at Los Angeles Music Academy (1996/97) made a change and broadened my musical horizons enormously. I took lessons and attended workshops with Jerry Steinholtz, Emil Richards, Billy Hulting, Aaron Serfaty, Luis Conte, and Mike Shapiro. Besides, the teachers at the school have always tried to give us students a more comprehensive overview of the music of the world.
      After my studies and at the beginning of my professional career I played more and more with musicians from Africa or Latin America. At first only as a drummer playing together with percussionists and then gradually more and more as a percussionist or hybrid player myself. This became one of my distinguishing qualities in the performance with some acts. I might not have played with triosence, Christina Lux, Gregor Meyle, or Klaus Lage if I hadn't brought this different and individual musical color with me.
      In the further course of my career, I started playing jobs as a pure percussionist. This broadened my musical horizons enormously, too. Especially in pop productions (like The Voice of Germany in Concert or the TV show "Great Night Show") my "systematic drummer's thinking" seemed to be very helpful. In this way, I knew about my role as a percussionist and how not to step on the drummer’s toes. Conversely, my percussion know-how helped me to contribute a musical flavor to the pop music setting, which would enrich the overall sound. 
      An unexpected side effect was that I was able to play together with great drummers and thus learn a lot about the drum set, especially about phrasing and sound. I learned what I wanted to hear from a drummer from a bandmate’s perspective. 
      It never was plan A to accumulate all this know-how, it was a mixture of „playfully trying out" and fulfilling the "requirements of a specific musical situation", and certainly a bit of coincidence/fate."

      for young drummersMessage
       

      At last, Stephan wants to give advice to young drummers who are starting to find out about their creativity and about possibilities to create great sounds:


      "Have the courage and get to know percussion instruments. It's not about the necessity to become a "real" percussionist yourself, but just by learning about these instruments, you can expand your rhythmic, tonal, and creative vocabulary to an amazing degree.

      Much love, Stephan"

      Cajons
      CREATE DRUM SET BEATS
      Cajons are one of the most accessible percussion pieces for hobbyists and a vital tool for professional musicians.
      Djembes
      CONNECT WITH RHYTHM!
      Djembes are a fundamental percussion instrument with immense popularity throughout the music community because of their accessibility and wide range of sounds that blend with just about any type of music.