99 SlapBack

Developed in collaboration with percussionist/drummer Matt Kilmer, and influenced by a lap-position playing style taught by Jamey Haddad, the Cooperman 99 SlapBack series of drums provides the defined punch of a frame drum embellished with a caxixi-like shaker sound when tapped from the top or when rocked on the thigh. For a dramatic accent, a slap-strike throws the enclosed shot and then ricochets it back to the playing surface; a quieter “ocean” effect can be achieved by simply rolling the shot around the playing surface. The selection of 12″ vs 16″  depends a lot on the piece being performed but some things to keep in mind are: -The 16″ SlapBack has a solid tuning range from about D3-A3. It works very well both as a solo lead drum and an accompanying drum. It is single headed with a mesh back to keep the steel shot in and let the drum breathe. -The 12″ SlapBack has a tuning range from about G3-D4. The 12″ SlapBack is very well suited to be a solo drum. Almost in the same tonal spac