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The
Djun Djun, along with the Djembe and the Ashiko,
are the drums of the West African Drumming ensemble. Typically, the Ashikos
do the rhythm work, The Djembes say what's happening with their high, rapid-fire
solo work and the Djun Djuns keep the pulse. Often two or even three Djun
Djuns are played together in a horizontal format, stacked one on top of
the other. The medium size drum is called Sangba and the smallest, Kenkeni.
The sound of the Djun Djun is a deep burst of sound without a prolonged
sustain and little if any high overring. My Djun Djuns are made with a Birch
laminated shell which keeps the drum light and easy to wear for extended
playing. I use heavy raw goatskins for the heads with a stubble of hair
left on the skin to control the sustain in the middle and high ranges. In
addition to the 14in Djun Djun pictured here, 12, 16, 18, and 20 inch diameters
are available on request. |