Announcing FUTURE ROOTS the first SVM PERCUSSION Samba weekend with
DUDU TUCCI
in Nottingham on the Weekend of September 18th / 19th.
This two day intensive percussion course is aimed at intermediate to advanced players and will focus on key elements of Afro-Brasilian percussion music.
Dudu Tucci is a master drummer from Brasil who is well known among samba players throughout the world. We are pleased to bring his unique inspirational teaching back to the UK.
Further details are on the EVENTS section of this site.
SVM to exhibit at the London Drum Show
** LATEST NEWS **
It is now confirmed that international drum supremo, Steve Gadd, is to
open this year's two day London Drum Show held at London Olympia 4th/5th
September 2010.
This will be the UK show launch for Dream Cymbals & Gongs, a company based in Canada with products hand-crafted in the Wuhan region of China.
In the USA, Dream Cymbals have become synonymous with creating desirable products, with the cymbals receiving word-of-mouth accolades, exacerbated by healthy discussion on drumming forums around the world. The Dream brand is fast working its way to the upper echelons of the cymbal ranks, mostly because of the uniqueness of every cymbal (each hand-hammered product is created by a cymbalsmith having served at least 5 years apprenticeship.) The second reason for this dramatic increase in popularity and regard is the attractive price tag.
Also featured this year is the entry-level Techtonic Digital Drum kit, as well as the first show presentation of the brand new 'Techtonic Unplugged' range of acoustic drums and hardware.
Other new introductions to the UK include the Brazil-produced RMV kit drum heads.
See us at stand C11.
May 12th - GONGS!
Check out the new Dream Gongs - now in stock!
Chao (traditional orchestral, Feng (flat wind), Tiger (bend down tone) and Jin Ban (bend up tone).
The company's antecedants specialised in Gongs for over 3000 years, and these are the most beautiful and calming instruments.
We carry Chao and Feng from 6" diameter to 32" diameter.
Great news! We have created a new division to handle Dream cymbals and future rock n roll brands. SVM Percussion, which is operational immediately and has recently signed an exclusive distribution agreement with the Canadian-based company Dream Cymbals.
Dream has quickly garnered a reputation for exceptional-sounding cymbals at fantastic prices.
Stock arrives beginning April, so watch out for more information and promotions.
The Dream Cymbal Brands are: Bliss, Contact, and Energy.
Wassoulou Percussion
Check out these drums!
Amazing hardwood professional djembes from Mali.
Wassoulou drum co-op in Mali produce fantastic drums using Dugura wood (Cordyla pinnata), Lingué (Afzelia africana), Guéni (Pterocarpus erinaceus) and Djala (Acacia).
We are in touch with makers, musicians, teachers, workshop specialists, African and Samba drumming groups, organising bodies and Educational Distributors in Britain, Ireland and around the world. We gather traditional instruments from Ivory Coast, Ghana, Brazil, Ireland, USA, Indonesia, India and Pakistan.
We work closely with our manufacturers to provide quality musical instruments representing the spirit of the cultures from which they come.
Product availability from Dealers and Stockists. Please follow this link to put you in touch with our main dealers. Every store in this section holds a good representation of Soar Valley product.
Dealer login is available to MI stockists. This section provides prices and product support for your customers.
Email us now for your physical copy of the SVM 2009 Musical Instrument and Publication catalogue.
Drumming for Health As seen on the BBC 10th February 2009
Could a natural rhythm - which some experts believe we all possess - be a cure for a variety of health problems?
Some certainly think so. Musician Simon Lee, from Kent, is called on to teach drumming to patients with problems ranging from addiction to autism, and learning difficulties to mental health issues. He has even offered help to terminally ill patients needing palliative care. And he says the results are amazing.
Experts believe that rhythmic drumming can aid health by inducing a deep sense of relaxation, reducing stress, and lowering blood pressure.
"Drumming has a number of benefits," said Simon. "It can energise or relax. It can foster a sense of playfulness or release anger and tension. It can also help in the conquering of social isolation and the building of positive relationships."
One patient, an alcoholic, told Simon her drumming sessions had helped her so much it had given her the inspiration to continue with a gruelling detox course. "She said when she came into the clinic she was extremely negative and the first two or three days the treatment was purely about detox and heavy stuff," said Simon.
"The drumming was the first time she engaged and smiled. "She said 'I came out of myself and saw that I could survive'."
Simon, who also carries out drumming sessions for the general public, said there was a growing interest in the therapeutic effect it could have, both on the individual and the community. "There is strong evidence to suggest that drumming may actually be a healing activity," he said. "Some have gone so far as to prove that time spent drumming can positively affect our immune systems, levels of stress and psychological well being."
Check out the new Dream Gongs - now in stock!
Dream Cymbals have added a new double fired range cymbals -
Back again after break for NAMM and some other calls across the pond. 
Last few Techtonic DD502(J) electronic drum kits!
DREAM CYMBALS AND GONGS
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