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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Bongo Drums

Bongo is a small version of drums. Actually it is a compilation of two open-ended drums. These two drums are joined with each other. Drum heads are normally made of animal skins, but plastic made drum heads are also available. The body is made of metal, wood and sometimes with ceramic also. Both the bongos are of different size. And for that reason each of them sounds different. You have to coordinate between both of them, to play it well.

Bongos and who playes them

Bongo Drums or Bongos are percussion instruments that are comprised of two drums attached to each other. One of the drums is bigger than the other and is called a hembra, which translates from Spanish into English as "Female". The smaller drum is called a Macho, translated form Spanish as: "Male". A bongo player is called a Bongocero.

Ethinic instruments and bongos

You can now choose from ethnic instruments that are used the world over in varying styles of traditional music. This includes folk, celtic, medley and classical. In case you're not too sure of what you want or what can match your music tastes, it's made all too simple for users. Selecting the right ethnic drum has been made easy because each one you're curious about has detailed information regarding its development, history and use. Whatever your musical taste is there's always one that you could use. Choose from Bongo drums, Cajon Drums, Conga and/or the Darbuka.

Popularity of the Bongo

The globalization effect has increased the popularity of instruments like, congas, bongos and timbales. Latin drums include the likes of Bongo, Cajon, Conga, and Timbales. If one considers the name of Latin drums and percussions then we will have a list including instruments as Agogos, Blocks, Bongos, Cabasas, Castanets, Congas, Cow Bells, Cuicas, Egg Shakers, Guiros, Maracas, Pandeiro, Single Reco, Kelly Shaker, Surdos,

CONCLUSION

Bongo like drums can be found in Morocco. These drums have ceramic bodies and goatskin raw hide for the head. Similar drums are also found in Middle Eastern countries and Egypt. Bongos are sometimes used as an accompaniment to the flamenco and other Spanish music.