Korean Drum: Janggo

[aaliyahraks]

cool!

[pradoderosas]

감사

Thank you

Obrigada

Grazie

Gracias!

Lindo!

[beedox5]

Amazing! So powerful. Janggu is such a beautiful traditional Korean music form.

[CBSaeji]

really a good example of how intricate seated janggu performances can get. I do think that the video owner should include his name (Kim Ungshik) in the info for the video, though.

[tamborero88]

@CBSaeji Thanks for the info. Do you play janggo?

[CBSaeji]

@tamborero88 yes, but when watching this video it's embarrassing to say I do. Because this man has more ability in one fingernail than I have in my whole body.

[987654321ck]

who is this drummer? he is superb.

[drecklia]

I kill procrastination with this. Every time I listen to such strong and deep percussion, my blood starts to rush, making want to work hard.

[intezam]

Nice! This is same as our Awaaj drum from India.It's rare nowadays, only place I have seen was northern Karnataka. It's use is more then 3000 years old. Looks and sounds the same as janggu...It has been largely displaced by the Dhol nowadays.

[asadal123]

@intezam

The same for Janggu, I think indians and Koreans have similar culture in terms of musical instruments. ^^ I love Indian music btw.

[ljhjohn]

.. 무당 장구다...

[wisesakura]

cool! thank you

[feuerrrvogel]

just visited a 3 day workshop - and we played it the other way around. the "bamboo stick" with right hand and vice versa...just wonder if this is important...

[apatheia89]

it depends on whether you are right-handed or left-handed. usually you hold yeolchae(thin bamboo stick) with your right hand if you are right-handed and vice versa. however there are people who do it the other way because of the sound difference or because it's more comfortable for them.

[CulturePeaceForever]

His drumming is splendid and exciting! When learning drums,if well trained,it should come equally on both hands even though we might write more with right or left hand!

[PHONY8]

정말 대단하시네요 저는 우리의 악기들이좋아서보았는데 우리나라에 몇분않되는 고수들중에 한분인것같네요 강약부분이라든가....나는 장구의전문가는 아니지만 대단한테크닉을 갖으셨네요 저는 처음봤네요

우리에 장구를 전세계에 퍼지도록해주세요

[pam4bryn]

It's so fantastic!~

[ithing101]

really good!

[Karma1206]

Yes..I've heard from a Janggo instructor who told me that; Left-handed can play much better and stronger than Right-handed people. And I'm left-handed. I could feel the power when I hit the Janggu, it's true!

Anyway the play is fantastic!

[kkuakk]

Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I felt that every beat of the drum came to life and hit my heart. I couldn't sit still.

[BboyIsnotdead]

Lol i wonda who da bigger fag is?

go take ur shit else where~

[dbadagna]

This is Kim Woongsik (김웅식). He is a member of the famous South Korean percussion group Puri.

[rokaw146]

He is an amazing drummer! He is left-handed and I've never seen left-handed Jang-Go drummer. wow.....

[dlxodnr]

really not even kim duk soo??

lol

[EDDEH]

kimduksoo aint left handed.

he js played it that way

since he was young.

[hp1leftmonster]

AMAZING!!! I was wondering when his arms fell off. He must be worn out after all those crossoever beating. Anyway I have been stuck on it quite some time. Very addictive. Searching where I can buy this music or video stuff. Any information or recommandation would be appreciated. Thanks for sharing.

[DougDinsdale]

Excellent!

[hjuliakim]

wow...

[Sardanza]

WOW! That is humbling and inspiring. I am not Korean but I bought a janggo and have been trying to teach myself how to play it. Now I see just how far I have to go.(perhaps I should find a teacher) Anyway, thank you so much for posting this! This gentleman is a fantastic drummer. I'll keep trying.

[heraavria]

where did you bought your janggu drum? and how much?

[tw249r3]

@heraavria On ebay, please search "janggu or janggo" size for kids, adults, dancing, or sitting.