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Djembe has a vast sound range and is very responsive. Although on the surface it appears to be played with just three conventional strokes, by slight changes in positioning, pressure and accentuation of each stroke, slightly different sound can be created. Add touch notes(or grace notes, These are the non existing notes which can be represented by gentle touch on the drum, useful for keeping the timing) and you can create a colorful vibrant tapestry of sound.


Kpanlogo drums have a wonderful earthy sound . The sound created from them is smooth with not much sharpness apart from slap notes which are not as sharp as slaps on the Djembe but tend to be more deadened. Same basic strokes apply apart from the slap which tends to rest on the skin rather than bounce off it. This drum is not as responsive as Djembe as the skin tension is not as great. It also has smaller play area (head) which means it has to be played in a more precise manner. When played well the sound is hypnotic.


Sabar drums are played with palm & stick. This drum generates sharp and penetrating sound(thanks to the stick). The skin is pretty tight and drum head is small(although there is 3 different sizes in height and circumference to generate different high and low notes). This neccesitates extreme accuracy in playing the instrument as there is a tendency to end up with bruised fingers curtesy of the stick!!. In the right hands the sound from this drum can accelerate your heart beat and makes you want to burst with energy, but in the wrong hands your only option would be to run, run, run.


Additional resources:
http://www.acslink.aone.net.au/christo/histmain.htm
http://home.acceleration.net/clark/papervu/Rossiter.htm
http://echarry.web.wesleyan.edu/jembearticle/
http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~arj4g/shell5.html
http://www.cnmat.berkeley.edu/~ladzekpo/FoundationText.html


Drumming Rhythms (23)
Aconcon
Agaya
Akiwowo
Ashiko
Coucou
Djole
Dundunbar
Fanga
Ibo
Kaki lambe
Kpanlogo
Kundabigoya
Liberte
Marakadon
Mbaba
Menjani
Odunde
Saba
Shiko
Suli
Triba
Wolof
Yamama

 

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