DÙNDÚN

(Doon Doon)

 

Traditional, Professional quality Yoruba talking drums from Nigeria,also known as GANGAN ("gong-gong") played with a curved stick (included) and worn over one shoulder with a leather or towel strap.

These drums produce amazingly rich tones; their pitch shifts dramatically when squeezed, in order to replicate the human voice. They are arguably the most prominent drum in Yoruba culture. Acomplished Yoruba drummers use these instruments to recite proverbs, praise audience members etc. They can also be used as a wonderful sound effect in any type of percussion set up."Dundun"  means "sweet sound" in Yoruba language and these drums make exactly that! 

There are many sizes available, so please check below.

MEET THE FAMILY:

• OMELE  smallest size (usually tied up/played at one fixed high pitch)  http://youtu.be/T6zwOr2qAi0

• ÀPÀLÀ  medium/small drum used to talk/lead/support 

• *ADÀMỌ̀ most popular size used to lead/talk/support, with the widest tonal range (includes free 30 min Zoom lesson)

http://youtu.be/B4oQJZ2TEVI?list=RDB4oQJZ2TEVI http://youtu.be/Vi6dFKzdoy8

• IṢÁÀJU / ÌKẸHÌN  usually tied up/played at one fixed pitch (but can also be played like a small IYALU) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0L2fhqFzKU&list=PL597C09D748219FB9

• IYÁÀLÙ  The loudest  and deepest - traditionally the leader, but can also play support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a8M0gwBInY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_vs45PJF5c

• KẸRÍKẸRÍ  like an XX Large Iyalu, for an even bigger sound - good for tall/large people  

The larger Iyalu talking drum (Mother drum) is often played with two sets of saworo (bells) attached to igbaju (decorated wide leather straps) that are attached to the front and back of drum when playing for dignitaries/special ocassions.They create a wonderful sound!