African folk musical instruments

African folk musical instruments include African drums.

African drum, commonly known as Djembe (Golden Cup Drum, Sword Cup Drum) from West Africa, is a representative musical instrument of Ding Man culture in West Africa. Traditionally, Djembe plays by hand, and there are mainly three notes: low, medium and high. Moreover, it is necessary to play drums related to specific life scenes with Dunun Dundun Drum to accompany dancers and singers.

Now Djembe has spread all over the world, playing its unique value in different fields of music and training. Percussion is probably the oldest musical instrument in the world. Tambourine is the most representative percussion instrument, so it may also be the oldest instrument in the world. Djembe, the African tambourine, originated from the Mali Dynasty established by Jimandine people in the 3rd century/kloc-0.

The earliest appearance can be traced back to 500 AD. It was originally hand-made by a blacksmith. Its shape comes from a mortar for mashing miscellaneous grains. Hourglass-shaped appearance, with openings at both ends. The larger open end is wrapped with goatskin, and you can play with it with both hands.

African tambourines are older than conga and bongo drums. Doumbek, which is similar to it, is also related to it. African tambourine spread to the Middle East and other parts of the world through the ancient trade route of the Nile River in Egypt in ancient times.

Introduction to use

The main feature of African drum performance is that its musical attributes can be widely used in special festivals. For example, YagbaOdienne is a necessary song for concerts, weddings, festivals and celebrations, and Yankadi is a warm welcome melody. Listen to African music with rich rhythm, and you will experience mysterious and special national style!

Drum is a popular musical instrument in black Africa, also known as the soul of African traditional music. In Africa, drums have different functions and uses. In addition to music, drums are sometimes used as symbols of nations, tribes or religions, or to convey all kinds of information, that is, the so-called "talking drums". African drums have their own national characteristics, with unique materials, shapes and playing skills.