Dunun
Dunun is onmatopoeic word given to a variety of traditional barrel drums which spread throughout West Sub-Saharan Africa during the Mali Empire. Rawhide skin mainly from cow or goat is used at either end of the rope-tuned cylindrical drum. It is struck with a plain straight stick and played to provide the rhythmic and melodic base for djembe ensembles.
Djembe
The djembe is a roped-tuned skin covered goblet shaped drum from West Africa. Its name is thought to come from a Malian phrase of the Bambara people meaning “to gather in peace”. Made from a hollow piece of hardwood with a goatskin head it has become popular all over the world in drumming circles and popular artists raising awareness with …
Khim
The khim is a hammered dulcimer from Thailand related to the Chinese yangqin. It consists of a flat soundbox with wire strings stretched across in sets of three. The string courses are struck with two thin bamboo mallets with soft leather tips. It is used in solo and ensemble contexts.
Guitar
A very popular string instrument, the guitar typically has six strings but can have anywhere from four to eighteen. The modern classical guitar is believed to come from the Vihuela and Gittern around the mid 19th century. It is popular in many styles of music worldwide.
