To anyone reading this, I bought one of Ken's Orthogonal Lap Drums several months ago and love it!! If you're thinking about getting one, you won't regret it. Jim from Winnipeg (Canada)

@jerzyboy24music

Жыл бұрын

Ok trying to buy one myself

@jerzyboy24music

Жыл бұрын

I really want one

@MikeroBerst

5 ай бұрын

I think you mean you “Lovelett”! ;) super cool instruments Ken!

One of the best demo videos I've ever seen. It truly explains all the features of the product in the most concise and professional manner. You are an accomplished percussionist, too. This is a great little drum. It is so flexible and well-toned. I'd love to get one some day! Thanks for the post.

I just visited Ken at his gallery to buy my Lap Drum. The selection of different original creations is staggering. Not only are there a wide selection of Lap Drums but there is an amazing array of other American Percussion creations. Ken is an incredible craftsman and has a great passion for his work. This drum was a bargain given the care and workmanship that goes into it.

I'll need this when i get stuck in traffic

After 12 years... you still got it, Ken!

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

LOL Thanks Ken !!!!

I am very much impressed with the design. No need of other instruments company. 😍😍👌👏

Very nice. Creative and inventive. Very talented drummer as well !!

A man after my own heart! Great job!

Wow! Amazing instrument! And great demo - thanks :)

Exceptional instruments! Kudos!

wow! super creative and professional!

This thing id amazing. It's so good to see people talking traditional ideas and creating something new :)

excellent ! i love it, thanks for sharing

I’d like to have this instrument !!

Outstanding performance at outro.

Just Great!!! I feel his passion for music, keep it up and thanks for share

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mascas, Thanks so much, Ken

beautiful!

Fantastic!

Good video! And very inspiring!

Wow! What a versatile instrument, nice job man!

That is too cool. I can't believe how many different sounds you can get out of something so small. When I first saw the drum, I couldn't believe that that was what you used to make the sound clip at the beginning of the vid.

Awesome, a truly master

@americanpercussioninstruments

2 жыл бұрын

thank You !

thats hipnotising

This is amazing. I'd love to have one!

Brilliant. Kudos.

Wonderful!

Yes, Ken

Thanks so much, Ken

Oh Man, I have been playing everything with my hands and fingers since I was a kid Books, desks, car fenders , shelves. Always looking for creative sounds developing a lot of beats, mix it all ,jazz funk rock , slow fast. This instrument is what I think I have been looking for. Just want to be creative, that is what it is all about, just grooving to the beat! thank you for your inspiration

I love this already and I don't need to try it before I buy one Saving !!

beautiful

thank you, Ken

great, i enjoyed this....

thank you Ken

THIS IS PURE GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!

@americanpercussioninstruments

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ken

Wow what a drum I have a passion for percussion

Awesome, thank you

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You !

Hi Orian, you can lower the pitch by spritzing a little water on the head and you can use a hair dryer to raise the pitch but be careful not to add too much heat too soon because it can only take a few seconds to tune up. If the head becomes tired ( so far this has not happened) the old head and glue must be removed and a replacement head put on with a two part epoxy. Thanks, Ken Lovelett- American Percussion

Oh wow again so cool

love it !

Very relaxing and hypnotic

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

thank you. Ken

😍💕 Thank you guy

Thanks.Ken

I Lov'it!

That was very impressive

wow!!! I have a number of hand drums.. frame drums, dumbek, Udu, etc... even a Roland Hand Sonic( probably THE coolest electronic Percussion device ever) but your drum must be the most impressive acoustic hand -drum ever created.. truly inGENious!! Plus, you are a GREAT Percussionist! AWEsome demo!! I think I want one!!

Really cool!

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ken

Wow! A one man band - very cool!

Thanks, Ken

Wow!! Nice!!

Oh My God Awesome

Very, very cool.

Very Very Nice

Thanks, ken

Wow! Cool!

@americanpercussioninstruments

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ken

Thanks Andy, ken

That looks like what I made in pottery

@deborahbortscher9890

3 жыл бұрын

Let's see it. Its always great when people create instruments. I love the sound of clay instruments.

@charlief.7588

3 жыл бұрын

@@deborahbortscher9890But we were to be making vases

WOW!! What a great drum! Great demo, too.. this is one of the coolest percussion devices I have ever seen. such a huge variety of sounds out of a small package..remarkable! Who invented this drum?

Thanks, Doug

Love it. Want one.

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Please go to www.americanpercussion.com to get pricing, colors and what's in stock. Thanks, Ken

I want one so bad

Lovely 👍

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

toca!

Impressive.

cool!!

Can it withstand blastbeats?

WOW fantastic! Not only is this an amazing invention, you also have an amazing talent for playing. How much?

Awesome!! Ever gonna disclose where one may purchase a lap drum.. I don't play, but my friends always go to drum circles.

cooooool

I WANT IT!!

Damn. That was bada$$!

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks, Pradyumma

cool...

This guy slaps

way to go, Ken! :o)_Andy Bissell

nice :D very creative ! i have just one question, how can i tune up the leather of the drums, or change them when they are too old or damaged?

Thanks Gail

Clay drums are often completely forgotten in Western music. This is possibly one of your best designs. It offers sound combinations that might actually distinguish this entirely from other established clay drums such as the udu and the two Indian clay drums.

@americanpercussioninstruments

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou !

that is an amazing idea! nice playing and demo. My only personal worry is that it would fall off my lap and break. :( I know it's more aesthetically beautiful with the clay but have you ever considered another hard material ? steel? like tongue drums just curious. Thanks again wonderful work!

@americanpercussioninstruments

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed response. There are many ceramic drums out there the doumbek and UDU drums being some of the most popular. The concern of breaking the drum is a good one, however, if a person accidentally drops their violin or flute, for example, there can be a serious repair bill that follows. The playing technique for a percussion instrument is that it is hit or struck with an object to produce a sound.This concept, unfortunately, carries over into the care of a percussion instrument. accidents are one thin but in my long musical career I've seen many drummers abuse their instruments. The only way I can combat this is to make a beautiful enough instrument visually and sonically that it demands the respect of the performer.

urgent man donde los puedo comprar ese drum octagonal....esta bien completo y afinado ya pa que llevar tu set de percusion si hay esta todo en ese pequeño tambor los percusionistas nos ahorramos la movilidad en llevar todo nuestro set y solo llevamos eso ,buen aporte al que construyo este precioso instrumento ,excelente trabajo y percusion afinada y muy completo y ofrece muchas posibilidades....chevere man

uniqe bro.. :)

I would totally love one of these drums! My only concern is the material. Keep envisioning myself cracking/breaking it since the material is clay. Would prefer high-strength plastic even if sound affected.

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Terrence, I tried making them out of fiberglass and even had a mold made up but they looked and sounded terrible. There ls something special when two earthy materials like clay and skin are brought together that sounds soooooooooooooo gooooooooood ! Lol

この素敵なパーカッション、欲しいナ。コレひとつで何でもできそう♪

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Sorry for taking a long time to respond, Ken

How cool. Can just borrow one for a while? I can sell these in N.Ca

Love this instrument! Thx for the good demo. 👍 Do you ship to France?

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

I ship all over the world. Ken

Hi Mathias, thanks so much for the kind words. Ken

What a beautiful instrument. Your craftsmanship and percussion skills are equally impressive. Are you still making these drums?

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

see the web address below the video, Ken

Wow! Ingenious design. Was this your idea?... I love the concept of this lap drum but why so small?... It could be three or four time larger and still sit comfortably in your lap... And give more volume, bass and variation.

@americanpercussioninstruments

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I created and drum set up or sound sculpture I call "The Bellatope" see my facebook page American Percussion. It would take me 5 hours to set up and was very cumbersome to transport. The Orthogonal lapdrum is exactly the opposite. It's small light weight and produces a pletora of different sounds acoustically as well as electronically. The origin of the lapdrum initially was a flower vase that I modified many times over the years to the state where the drum is now. I do not see any further changes. If you saw me perform live with the drum, where I usethe proper microphones, the sound is very big and the lower end is deceptively big. In this video because of budget restrictions there is no mic other than the video mic. On my American Percussion page I am going to give a short description of the lapdrum's construction. Thanks, Ken

Thanks for the correction. I do not know when the video guy will be able to change it for me.

AWSUM

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

thank you

where can i find that? ,l thanks i great!!!

you can play while watching tv also

I wish I can have one.

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

please go to our website listed above

Great demo, really interesting instrument! Have you tried multiple mics? Sorry to be critical but the correct term is orthogonal (replace the first "a" with an "o" so the middle syllable rhymes with "frog" rather than "flag")

This would sound fantastic with a pair of Riq jingles. Is that an option?

Amazing concept! How can I get one?

@americanpercussioninstruments

3 жыл бұрын

Go to www.americanpercussion.com for lapdrum prices colors and what's in stock. Thanks, Ken

hello my name is geraldina silva, I'm from chile and I would like to know how I can buy your instrument, and that I really liked regards

Hello my friend seems like a very good percussion instrument, homeentertainment.. how much is the price of this percussion thing..??

@americanpercussioninstruments

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Stergios, please email me at kenito49@gmail.com for prices and other questions. Thanks, Ken

How much is it and where can I order one please