Tanbou
A tambou (Haitian Creole), derived from the French word tambour, which is the word for drum, is a national musical instrument and type of barrel drum from Haiti.[1] The drum is used in many music genres of Haiti and has been influential in the rest of the Caribbean and Latin American world.
Origins
The other tip remains covered for sound than leaving.
The lineage of this Haitian drum is complex, originating in West African Vodun systems. A tanbou must be crafted properly and baptized in order to sound good and do the job. The drum is no longer used in Nigeria but to much delight, it offers a native a Nigerian the sound of the banda-rhythm that has been kept alive by Haitian drummers, such as Gaston Jean-Baptiste, known as Bonga.
A tanou is fun to play, as it producing an organic, versatile sound that can be used for dance, professional recording, healing and merry making. The drum has survived centuries and those who use it should do so seriously. Some are from the oldest temples in Haiti. The older the drum, the better the sound according to the drummers.[2]
The tambou is made with a stick like a vessel; a hardwood - tronpèt, bwachen, gomye-and covered with a piece of animal skin or a material capable of awe as the skins in a corner are made goat or cow. These drums can be used like regular congas. It is very difficult to get drums from Haiti into the United States because crafting them is equally challenging due to the finding the right wood and particularly the skins which must be procured under the exact conditions.[3]
References
- ↑ "Tanbou - Banbou, sa sa yé ?". Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Haitian drums". Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- ↑ "Haitian drums". Retrieved 5 February 2014.
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