Name of instrument:

Bongo

Origins:

The Atlantic slave trade brought bongos to South America. The history of bongo drumming can be traced to the Cuban music styles known as Changui and Son. These styles first developed in eastern Cuba (Oriente province) in the late 19th century.

Parts:

The drums are of different size: the larger drum is called a hembra (Spanish: female), the smaller drum is called a macho (Spanish: male).

The two small drums that make up Bongos are typically made of wood, metal, or composite materials, attached by a thick piece of wood. The drum head can be made of animal skin or it can be synthetic.

Usage:

They are traditionally held between the knees and played by hand, but they can be mounted like timbales and played with snare drumsticks, any kind of mallet, or softly with brushes

Reason for selection:

We can learn rhythms with it, and it will be fun to play together with other instruments

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