What is percussion Any instrument that you strike

What is percussion? Any instrument that you strike to make a sound.

West African Percussion

Djembe

Djembe ● West Africa’s most well-known instrument ● Carved from a single piece of African hardwood ● Topped with an animal skin or hyde. ● It is believed that it came from the Bamana people. ● “Dje” means gather and “be” means everyone.

Djembe ● Dates back 800 years. ● Blacksmiths originally made the drums. ● Each drum was specifically made for the player of the djembe. ● Certain families would be responsible for the playing. ● Had to be born into the family.

Djembe ● They believed that each drum contained three spirits ○ Tree ○ Animal ○ Creator

Other West African Instruments

Kpanlogo

Talking Drum

Mbira

Latin Percussion

Congas ● Traditional percussion instrument from Cuba. ● Used in many of their music styles ● Gained popularity in the U. S. A. in the 1930’s ● Widely used by jazz musicians to this day

Congas Comes in three sizes Quinto Smallest drum Solos played here Conga Middle size Tumbadora

Bongos Consist of two different sized drums that are attached. Large Drum Hembra (spanish for female) Small Drum Macho (spanish for male) Originate out of Cuba

Bongos Placed between legs Macho touching the left thigh Hembra touching the opposite calf Placement because of the dominant drum

Other Latin Percussion

Maracas

Timbales

Cabasa

Cowbell

MORE COWBELL!!!

Quietly get your drums out and wait to play until told!