Later I went to the conservatory and studied classical music. I like the frame drum because it offers many improvisational opportunities. The dynamic levels are softer, with a great range of sounds. Because of the size and light weight of many models, the frame drum allows physical mobility. You can explore the acoustics of space you are playing in.
Frame drums have a long ring, which lends itself to singing with it.
So when you are breathing in these patterns and your body is moving in these patterns, you are actually affecting several levels of consciousness. Velez is an advisor to Remo, a drum manufacturer, and designed a line of frame drums, which have frames made from recycled wood and heads made of mylar, a type of plastic. I use mylar heads exclusively. When I used to play the traditional skins, I used to have to carry warmers and dryers to keep them taut enough to get the proper tones out of them. Now I never have to worry about the weather conditions causing the drums to go out of tune.