Remo’s new Crown Percussion entry -level percussion line features conga and bongo drums, large and small plastic blocks, a Two-Tone Wood Block Scraper, a plastic guiro, a cabasa with a steel beaded chain, a Rattle Shake, agogo bells, a Rattle Clap, a Dual Shaker, a metal cylinder shaker, a 6″ triangle, and bar chimes.

Also new from Remo are Jimmie Morales Signature Series congas. Their 28″ high Acousticon shells are covered using a unique graphic process. The congas are available with both NuSkyn and FiberSkyn 3 Tucked Type 7 drumheads.

In drumheads, CyberMax l pipe-band drumheads combine Remo’s DuraLock technology and Aramid fiber material to provide a crisp, clear attack and a vvide range of dynamic variations either indoors or outdoors.

Remo’s Rhythm Party DVDs, CDs, and Guide Book/CDs are designed to make playing percussion accessible and fun. The Guide Book/CD can be used in any educational setting. The DVDs include instructions on notation and time signatures for use individually or in a classroom setting. www.remo.com

Taked from Modern Drummer, June 2005

Tags: bongo drums, congas, jimmie morales conga, percussion, rhythm