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Udu Drums
What's an Udu?
An Udu, is a clay pot drum based on those created
by the Ibo and Hausa tribes, in Nigeria. Udu means "pot" in the Ibo
language. This drum probably came about when some ancient village potters struck
a second opening of a clay water vessel and discovered the beautiful sound it
produced. This became the side-hole pot drum. The deep, haunting tones it produced
were thought by many to be the "voices of the ancestors." They were
initially used in religious and cultural ceremonies. A type of "pot"
drum is also played in India but has a much different design. Udu drums are
not only beautiful to look at due to their stylish designs and form, but are
sought by musicians, both professional and casual, because of their unique sound
which can vary from deep bass tones, tabla-like qualities, the tonal variations
of the African talking-drum, and many other sounds. This makes the Udu well
suited to melodic as well as rhythmic articulations.
The basic playing technique includes, but is not limited to, playing with the
palm of the hand on the side hole while opening and closing the top hole in
varying degrees with the other hand, and vice versa. One can also alternate
a beat by slapping each hole in sequence. By varying the type of stroke and
the way in which you release your hand, you can coax many different tonal variations
from the instrument. You can also strike any part of the drum with your fingers
or slap it to produce higher tones.
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(231) 745-8321
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Baldwin, MI 49304
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