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DRUMS Drum shapes vary with different cultures but generally can all be played together as they all vibrate in some way when struck with the hands. To name some of the more popular drum shapes - Djembe's; Ashiko's and Bass Ports. Djembe: Sound - sharp, high pitched tone with a slap of thunder and deep, tight bass. Shaped much like a large goblet - a bowl and a flute - and tunable with a string system. This drum is available in a range of sizes, the popular being 8" (20cm); 10" (25cm) and 12" (30cm). Oversized drums available from 13" to 16". This drum can be made from either a solid log of wood or slats.
1. 1. 13" (33cm) Remo FiberSkyn Head Slatted Kiaat Djembe 2. 13" (33cm) Remo Ebony Weather King Slatted Kiaat Djembe Ashiko: Sound - warm, open, high tone with solid bass. This drum is played with the same hand technique as the Djembe. This drum is cone shaped and also tunable with a string system. Available in two head sizes - 10" (25cm) and 12" (30cm) and lengths from 17" (45cm) to 27" (70cm). This drum is made from slats.
10" (25cm) Goat Skin Head Slatted Jacaranda Ashiko Bass Ports: Sound - deep, solid bass. Generally covered with a thick hide. This drum is generally played with hand drum mallets or sticks. The bass drum provides the marker which keeps time for all the other players when playing in a drum circle. This drum is similar in shape to the Ashiko and can be covered on both or just one side. The head circumference of this drum is usually large. Smaller versions are referred to as Djun-Djuns, which are straight with two different thickness skins on either side. This allows one to play on both sides of the drum achieving two different bass notes.
22" (56cm) Cow Hide Head Slatted Jacaranda Ashiko Bass Port Listen to the Rhythm of Your Heart
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