A few years ago, I attended a workshop by Layne Redmond. It was so insightful and informative. Layne is a master of ritual. The opening, learning, exchanging, and closing were all very natural and beautifully laid out for us.
At that workshop, I learned a slick little technique on the tambourine. Right after the workshop, I remember spending a couple hours per day practicing the workshop rhythms and my playing technique. I eventually moved on to spending more time studying other instruments. But even now, I love showing this trick to my groups, and playing along to a groove with this little piece of tambourine awesomeness.
Click play to see the coolest tambourine trick ever! 
Btw, I also show it off on the riq.
Click here to tweet: Did you know that the tambourine was outlawed by Pope John III in the 6th century?
I learned that tidbit from Layne’s book: When the Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm.
Do you ever play the tambourine or riq? Let me know in a comment below.
Nice job breaking down some of the riq zil ideas, as well as Layne’s and Glen’s great approach to fusing styles. The more people see the possibilities of the tambourine and other percussion instruments, the better!
Thanks for watching Bill! We’re getting the word out alright. Looking forward to your Music Therapy Drumming at WRAMTA in Salt Lake next month.
Love Layne Redmond! Her book was practically required reading in my bellydance class. Thanks for sharing the technique! I’m always looking for new ways to use my tambourines in sessions. Side note: Layne’s been popping up on my radar lately…weird!
Hey Justine – Isn’t that funny how some things pop out for us sometimes? So excited you’ve already been introduced to her. And maybe you could come to WRAMTA12 and belly dance for us! =)
Hi Kat
That was a nice little tambourin tip.
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Pete in Ireland
Glad you enjoyed it Pete!
yay awesome!