Overseas Connection Talking Drum

The Talking drum, or dondo as it is called in Ghana, is one of the most unusual African instruments. You squeeze it under your arm as you strike it with your other hand using a curvedmallet (included), thereby creating an infinite range of tones. Really good musicians can mimic ...The Talking drum, or dondo as it is called in Ghana, is one of the most unusual African instruments.

You squeeze it under your arm as you strike it with your other hand using a curvedmallet (included), thereby creating an infinite range of tones. Really good musicians can mimic the tones of language and actually talk through the drum. The talking drum originated in Nigeria - historically, talking drum masters sent messages, held conversations, and talked to the spirits with the hourglass-shaped drum.

ThisTalkiing Drumis 11 x 5, a nice size for children. Includes mallet.