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Catalog > Percussion > Other Drums updated January 24, 2008

monkey drum

Cajon
Bongo Cajon
Djembe Cajon
Monkey Drum
Udu Drum
Tongue Drum
Steel Pan Drums

Monkey Drum

Our stock of monkey drums has been a bit sporadic lately... please contact us for price quotes and availability.


Cajon

LP cajon LP Cajon by Mario Cortes -- photo
  • Designed by Mario Cortes, renowned flamenco guitarist and instrument maker
  • Patented construction system
  • Hand made and individually tested for sound duplication and quality
  • Duck-tailed joints ensure durability
  • Loud, deep tones
  • Internal snare wire
List price $289.00, Our price: $231.20


Udu Drum

The Udu drum originates from Nigeria. First used as a clay pot for carrying water, it was only played as a musical instrument by the women of the village. But today, it is the udu's various acoustical tones and temperament that is what modern musicians have come to love. These ceramic pot drums are so pretty, in fact, that they make wonderful decorations you're not playing them.

Rhythms Company Udu Drums

Rhythms Company drums have been re-engineered with special care taken to ensure the highest quality and authenticity of design. Instruments are made in California, tuned and manufactured in accordance with traditional methods used by tribal makers in West Africa. These classic udu drums come in three sizes in an array of colorful African designs and the copyrighted two-tone finish. Since the drums are handpainted, design and color may vary slightly from the picture. Doughnut ring included.

Rhythm Chimele Udu drum Chimele Udu (pictured at left) -- The smallest of the udu drums. 7-inch diameter. List price $99 Our price: $84.00

9-inch diameter udu -- List price $120 Our price: $102.00

13-inch diameter udu -- List price $140 Our price: $119.00

Rhythm Igba Udu drum

Udu Igbah drums: The Udu Igbah is a formidable music making tool. In addition to the familiar percussion sounds, it produces many new sounds as well! The drum head is made from genuine goat or cow hide and can be played with a hand or mallet for special effects. Since the drums are handpainted, design and color may vary slightly from the picture. Doughnut ring included.

7-inch diameter Udu Igbah with drum head -- List price $140
Our price: $119.00

7-inch diameter Udu Igbah with drum head -- List price $240 Our price: $204.00

13-inch diameter Udu Igbah with drum head -- List price $275 Our price: $234.00


Wright Drum Co. Udus and Pot Drums

Pear shaped Udu with geometric design -- $120.00

Large Pot Drum with Skin Head -- $140.00

Small Pot Drum with Skin Head -- $120.00


Steel Pan Drums

Available by special order. Please contact us.

Article: Steel Drums: History and Buying Tips


Tongue drums

The tongue drum is of Aztec origin. Also called log drum or tone drum. The slit drum is a similar log drum of African origin. Traditionally made from a hollowed log -- the modern version is a wooden box with tongues cut into the top, played with mallets.

Leaf study tongue drum Hardwood Music
Tongue Drums, made in Arizona by Michael Thiele
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Michael Thiele uses beautiful hand-selected domestic and exotic hardwoods from around the world for his tongue drums. He tunes each model precisely to a specific scale.

These drums are used extensively throughout the recording industry by major performing artists. They are widely recognized as the "Strad" of tongue drums. Anything less is just a box!

Snail Drum, 4 notes, oak/birch -- $78.00

Treble 4, 4 notes, paduck/maple -- $98.00

"Quackies," 4 notes, keys look like duck heads! (photo) -- $144.00

6 note drum -- $243.00

Whale Study, 6 notes (photo) -- $234.00

Leaf Study, 6 notes (photo) -- $216.00

Latin 6, 6 notes (photo) -- $142.00

Geo Bones, 9 notes (photo) -- $290.00

10-Key, 18 inches long, 10 notes (photo) -- $350.00

Signature, 18 inches long, 12 notes (photo) -- $360.00

Baby Ben, 12 notes (photo) -- $450.00

Other tongue or slit drums, both untuned and tuned, rustic and finished, are available from time to time. Please contact us.