Shime-daiko
The shime-daiko (締め太鼓) is a small Japanese drum. It has a short and wide body with animal skin on both the top and bottom. The skin is first stretched over metal rings and then wrapped around the drum’s body.
Taiko
Taiko are types of Japanese drums. In Japan, the word “taiko” can refer to any drum, but outside Japan, it is used to describe specific Japanese drums called wadaiko and a group style of drumming called kumi-daiko. The way taiko are made can differ depending on the maker.
Taiko
Taiko (太鼓) are a variety of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japan, the word “taiko” can mean any drum, but outside Japan, it usually refers to special Japanese drums called wadaiko (和太鼓, meaning “Japanese drums”) and a group style called kumi-daiko (組太鼓, meaning “set of drums”). The way taiko are made can differ between makers.
Slit drum
A slit drum, also called a slit gong, is a hollow instrument used to make music. It is often made from wood or bamboo. Even though it is sometimes called a drum, it is not a true drum because it does not have a drumhead.
Fontomfrom
Fontomfrom is a type of hourglass-shaped drum used by the Bono people. It is part of a royal music group that communicates messages from the Bono monarchy within the Bono ethnic group. The Fontomfrom ensemble plays music during ceremonies that honor Bono chiefs and royal processions.
Kpanlogo
Kpanlogo is a type of dance and music that began in the 1960s. It was created by young people living in cities, particularly in Accra, Ghana.
Dunun
Dunun (also spelled dundun or doundoun) is the common name for a group of drums from West Africa. These drums are often played with the djembe in musical groups called Mande drum ensembles. A dunun is a drum with ropes that adjust its tightness.
Djembe
A djembe or jembe (pronounced JEM-bay) is a drum with a skin cover and a body shaped like a goblet. It is part of the Sabar family and comes from Senegal, where it is widely used in West Africa. The Bambara people of Mali say the name “djembe” comes from the phrase “Anke djé, anke bé,” which means “everyone gather together in peace.” In the Bambara language, “djé” means “gather” and “bé” means “peace.” The djembe is made with a body carved from hardwood and a drumhead made of untreated animal skin, usually from goats.
Talking drum
The talking drum is a drum shaped like an hourglass from West Africa. It can be used to replace speech by changing its pitch and rhythm to copy the sounds and flow of human speech. The drum has two drumheads connected by leather cords.
Udu
The kim-kim, also called the Udu, is a type of wind instrument and a hand-played percussion instrument used by the Igbo people of Nigeria. In the Igbo language, the word “ùdù” means “vessel” or “pot.” This instrument is played by striking it with the hands and is one of the most important musical tools in Igbo music.