West African Instruments: The Yoruba Gangan Talking Drum

The Yoruba gangan is an hourglass-shaped drum from Nigeria, made by the Yoruba people. Its sound mimics human speech and can be very complex. Talking drums are uncommon in Australia, but they're popular across Africa. This double-skinned instrument is held under one arm and played by the other with a curved stick. To adjust the pitch, squeeze the drum under the arm while playing. A skilled player can play many whole phrases by using advanced techniques.

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