Schlagwerk - Percussion handmade in Germany.
Valerio Galla
Diplomas in classical percussion at the Music School of Vicenza and in modern percussion at the CPM in Milan, and live performances since 1990.
In classical music, he has collaborated with the orchestra of the Olimpico theatre in Vicenza and with the orchestra of the Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice. He has recorded numerous albums of contemporary music.
In popular music, he has collaborated with television and rhythmic-symphonic orchestras.
He has worked in collaboration with, among others, artists such as I Los Locos, Umberto Smaila, Demo Morselli, Fiordaliso and Opus Avantra.
Since 2001, he has been the percussionist for Rosario Fiorello, accompanying him on television and on live tours both in Italy and throughout Europe.
Professional Activities
Percussionist
Why Schlagwerk?
Schlagwerk products have great sounds: the cajon has deep bass and defined middle-high, udu U70 has a perfect balance between the skin and the body. All instruments are built with a lot of attention to the minumum details and using excellent raw materials.
Favourite Instrument?
Udu U70, Cajon Fineline Mocca with Heck Stick & Side Kick, Sizzle Board, Logdrum, Marimbula
Musical Style
Pop, Funk, Jazz, Worldmusic
Bands/Projects
Fiorello (Italian Showman)
Opus Avantra
Tammittam Percussion Ensemble
Orchestra Ritmosinfonica Italiana
How to mic
Udu U70 is amplified using a Shure SM57 placed at 2cm from the mouth of the instrument.
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