"…an absolute master of frame drums."
— MUSICA JAZZ MAGAZINE"
"Piccioni reinvented, perhaps even standardized what we now call the modern tamburell... with a philosophical and linguistic approach borrowed from Eastern onomatopoeia."
— Salvatore Morra, IL GIORNALE DELLA MUSICA"
“...hard-core virtuosity...”
— Michael Church, The Independent
Andrea Piccioni, a renowned master of frame drums and the Italian tamburello, offers a comprehensive series of online courses through his platform, Music for Frame Drums. These courses cater to beginners, intermediate, and advanced players, providing structured lessons that delve into traditional Italian techniques and rhythms.
Available Courses:
1. Tamburello Total 1: This course introduces the basic concepts and traditional Italian styles of tamburello playing. It covers fundamental techniques, posture, instrument handling, and traditional rhythms such as pizzica, saltarello, and siciliana.
2. Tamburello Total 2: Building upon the foundations laid in the first course, this program delves deeper into intermediate techniques and more complex rhythms, enhancing the player’s proficiency and expressive capabilities.
3. Tamburello Total 3: Designed for advanced players, this extensive course offers in-depth lessons on sophisticated playing techniques, complex rhythm structures, and performance skills, aiming to achieve mastery in tamburello.
Each course comprises a series of video lessons, practice exercises, and supplementary materials, all curated by Andrea Piccioni to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Students will gain insights into the rich tradition of Italian frame drumming while developing their technical skills and musicality.