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2 de nov. de 2023 · What sets the talking drum apart from other drums is its ability to mimic the tonal patterns of spoken language, allowing it to “talk” and convey messages. The language of the talking drum is based on tonal patterns and rhythms. Each drum has a specific pitch and tone, which can be manipulated by the player to mimic the sounds of spoken words.
14 de nov. de 2023 · The talking drums are not only used for communication between tribes but also within communities. They are often used to announce important events, such as births, weddings, or funerals. The rhythms and beats of the drums can evoke different emotions and set the tone for the occasion.
This drum is made with a strong, thick clay rim and played with lightweight straight sticks. They play an open tone and can be made to talk by pushing the softened skin from the inside. In the hands of a good player, they can sound as powerful as the other Yorùbá Talking Drums, alongside which they now often play.
4 de feb. de 2024 · Die Talking Drum, auch bekannt als “die Trommel, die spricht”, ist ein westafrikanisches Musikinstrument, das eine tiefe kulturelle Bedeutung hat. Sie wird in vielen afrikanischen Gemeinschaften als Kommunikationsmittel verwendet und ihre Klänge sind so vielseitig, dass sie menschliche Sprache nachahmen können.
The talking drum is from Yoruba, a nation in Nigeria and is a pre-colonial non-verbal communication instrument. It is a specialised instrument and not many people can play it. Those that play the talking drum are sometimes called an ‘Ayan’. You have to to be inducted into the guild of talking drummers to become an Ayan.
6 de mar. de 2024 · Lower tone. To play the lower tone, you will need to make sure you are not using your arm to put pressure around the edge of the drum as it will affect the tuning and will not create a bass tone. You will need to strike the drumhead with the base of your hand or using an African talking drum beater. The impact should be centered and forceful.
27 de jul. de 2021 · Dùndún drumming is a musical-oral tradition where skilled drummers, manipulating the intensity and pitch of the instrument, can mimic Yorùbá, a tonal language mainly spoken in southwest Nigeria. Dubbed ‘talking drums’, dùndúns can be used as purely musical instruments or what scientists refer to as speech surrogates, imitating the ...
