We introduce a new video series that will go in depth on certain aspects of atabaque building.
This has been requested a number of times in the past so why not make it happen now that we have a bit more time to do so.
The series will cover the following topics:
- Wood selection - A key component
- The math - That thing no one ever explains. Get your calculator.
- Jigs -Tools help a lot. Are they necesssary?
- Cutting - So many different cuts, so many tips
- Bending - Can wood bend without breaking?
- Shell finishing - The part most people cheap out on
- Skin prep - Before going on the drum, you need to to this
- Heading/roping - The ropework basics and extras
- Base making - Metal or wood, why and how
- Metal work - The other missing piece you need to learn
- Hide processing - This part needs more R&D but here's what we know
If you haven't watched already, here's an end-to-end build video:
Long version: th-cam.com/video/ANNgzChhr-o/w-d-xo.html
Short version: th-cam.com/video/9-1CzwGKF-Y/w-d-xo.html
Here are some resources that were useful to me when I started:
www.instructables.com/id/Making-an-Atabaque-Afro-Brazilian-Conga/
th-cam.com/video/ArxnCaIaSoY/w-d-xo.html
Next episode: wood selection
Patreon link: www.patreon.com/malucoatabaque