Age Old Attraction of African Drums
The rhythm of African drums truly gets to you "you cannot ignore it: it gets your toes clicking and you're feeling drawn in by the intense, resonating beat and characteristic sound of these traditional instruments that have endured for decades and are still well-liked internationally. Their influence has spread to various nations, most noticeably the Caribbean, the West Indies and Latin America.
Maybe one of the explanations they are so amazingly popular is they don't require you to be well placed to read music or have great musical talent: if you've a sense of rhythm you can love playing these drums for several hours. Despite their primitive simplicity: they are so uncomplicated; goblet shaped, made usually of hardwood with goatskin stretched over the top; they've an enduring appeal and are played widely even today.
There are a few corporations which specialise in the construction and distribution of these fantastic instruments and you will have absolutely no Problems in finding a source for them. Among the leading brands are Remo, Tiger, Kambala, Toca and Meinl. Some African drums are now manufactured in manmade materials, but if you can get your hands on a real drum, made in Africa, although it is reasonably old, do not hesitate to buy it, as you'll have a treasure in your possession.
Go to almost any African town and you are probably going to hear someone playing African drums, generally with an audience of 1 or 2 children gathered around, with some listening and others dancing nonchalantly to the inspiring rhythm. There are authentic videos posted on You Tube, picturing just such scenes. You will hear them being played in bars in Jamaica or in towns and villages in Nicaragua or Brazil. Once you have the drum in your possession, it is prepared to be played and the more that you play it, the more at ease you will be with the instrument. Play a piece of suitable music on a CD and accompany the music with the drum. You'll find limitless techniques of easy entertainment for hours.
The most widely known African drums are the djembe drum, djun djun, bougarabou, gadzo, conga and kpanlogo but there are others and they have all played an important role in African culture and faith for centuries. They're used at weddings, funerals, to celebrate births, in ritual dances, at the installation of chiefs and in many ceremonies. To Africans they are an important part of life and an irreplaceable accompaniment in the various events linked with African culture. Take a look at the many sites devoted to these drums and consider purchasing one or more for yourself: you may own history and be linked to the oldest traditions in the world.
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