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What were the '' talking drums''?

The talking drum is a West African drum whose pitch can be regulated to the extent that it is said the drum "talks". The player puts the drum under one shoulder and beats the instrument with a stick. A talking drum player raises or lowers the pitch by squeezing or releasing the drum's strings with the upper arm. This can produce highly informative sounds to convey complicated messages. The ability to change the drum's pitch is analogous to the language tonality of some African languages.


What is the name of the drum player in the Go-Go's?

Gina Schock.


Who do you change pitch on a talking drum?

To change the pitch on a talking drum, you adjust the tension of the drumhead by squeezing or releasing the two ropes on either side of the drum. Tightening the ropes raises the pitch, while loosening them lowers it. The player's hand positioning and pressure on the drumhead also influence the pitch and tonal quality while playing. This technique allows for expressive melodies and communication, characteristic of the talking drum's unique sound.


Where did the drum get its name?

Because when slaves and servants, shepherds and ordinary townspeople played the drum to send messages, everyone in the village heard it. When the sender of the message got a reply, it sounded like the hourglass drum was talking to them.


What is the name of the bottom head of a drum?

well it depends on what kind of drum you are talking about. if you are talking about a snare, the bottom head shuts off all the ringing sound and adds a surface for the springs to "buzz" up against. without it it will sound like a tom.

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What were the '' talking drums''?

The talking drum is a West African drum whose pitch can be regulated to the extent that it is said the drum "talks". The player puts the drum under one shoulder and beats the instrument with a stick. A talking drum player raises or lowers the pitch by squeezing or releasing the drum's strings with the upper arm. This can produce highly informative sounds to convey complicated messages. The ability to change the drum's pitch is analogous to the language tonality of some African languages.


Did the talking drum originated from Africa?

the talking drum is amazing and I think that it is from Africa


What is the name of the drum player in the Go-Go's?

Gina Schock.


Who do you change pitch on a talking drum?

To change the pitch on a talking drum, you adjust the tension of the drumhead by squeezing or releasing the two ropes on either side of the drum. Tightening the ropes raises the pitch, while loosening them lowers it. The player's hand positioning and pressure on the drumhead also influence the pitch and tonal quality while playing. This technique allows for expressive melodies and communication, characteristic of the talking drum's unique sound.


Where did the drum get its name?

Because when slaves and servants, shepherds and ordinary townspeople played the drum to send messages, everyone in the village heard it. When the sender of the message got a reply, it sounded like the hourglass drum was talking to them.


What instruments do they have in Ghana?

Talking drum


Who was the old drum player in black veil brides?

Her name was Sandra Alvarenga.


What is the name of the bottom head of a drum?

well it depends on what kind of drum you are talking about. if you are talking about a snare, the bottom head shuts off all the ringing sound and adds a surface for the springs to "buzz" up against. without it it will sound like a tom.


Who invented talking drum?

The talking drum is a musical instrument from West Africa, which is hourglass-shaped. It was invented in Oyo, Nigeria by Alaafin Ajiboye.


Is the talking drum a percussion instrument?

yes it is


What was Afeni Shakur political?

the talking drum


How do you make a Kalangu African Drum?

You put the word kalangu infront of talking drum, Tadah