Membranophone
Bongo
Bongo drum is a percussion instrument of Afro-Cuban origin. It normally comes as a pair of small open bottomed drums of different sizes. Bongo is a Spanish word. The larger drum of the pair is called “Hembra (female) and the smaller one “Macho” (male). Together the instrument is called as Bongos and a hand drum played with bare hand. The Bongo drums were created in 1900’s in Cuba for Latin American Dance Bands. The diameter of the larger drum is about 25cms and that of the small one is about 20cms. Bongo drums have a height of 20ms. The Bongo drums produce relatively high-pitched sound and played by holding them behind the knees. For right-handed players the larger drum will be on the right. The skin of the drumhead are tightened using metal clips attached to the bo...
Djembe
Djembe is a drum instrument having its origin in the West Africa. It is a rope-tuned, skin-covered, goblet drum – a single headed drum which is played with bare hands. A Goblet drum has a goblet shaped body and is considered as the National Symbol of Egyptian Shaabi music. Djembe belongs to the Membranophone family of musical instruments. The name Djembe comes from two words “Dje” and “Be” meaning “Gather” and “Peace” respectively. Hence the folk saying “Everyone Gather together in peace” is used to represent the instrument. Construction The body of the instrument is carved of hardwood. The drumhead is made of untreated rawhide (animal skin that is not exposed to tanning). The skin is similar to parchment but lighter in colo...