Mini FAQ:
- Q – Hey Davina – What are your favorite brand of finger cymbals?
A – My first set of professional grade zills was from Saroyan Mastercrafts. I’ve got a lot of different kinds of zills, but it’s always my Saroyan’s that I turn to when I perform. If you want to know more about this company and their products, check them out! http://www.saroyancymbals.com/ - Q – What do you use to clean your zills?
A – I use the secret product that pro-musicians have used for years, Heinz Ketchup. Yep, there’s something magical about the vinegar and the acid from the tomatoes. Be sure to take your elastic off first before cleaning! - Q – Why did you write this book?
A – This book began in the early 1990’s as a handout for my belly dance classes. In 2005, I teamed up with photographer Michael Baxter who took some amazing photos for a booklet that I printed at home, stapled myself, and sold direct at events. This booklet spent many years out of print, and I decided to dust off that manuscript and expand the text. Photographer Alisha Westerfeld, and illustrator George Goncalves have joined me to create beautiful images to support the new more in-depth and detailed text. - Q – Will you be making a CD or a Video?
A – There are already many excellent CD’s and videos available on the market. Many of my zill heroes have excellent instructional DVD’s with companion music for your practice. I’ll try and get some clips up on YouTube in the future!
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