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Bongo Drum
A bongo drum is a popular Afro-Cuban percussion instrument consisting of a pair of small, open-ended, single-headed drums joined together by a wooden block. The two drums are different sizes to create two distinct pitches.
Key Parts of Bongo Drums
The Macho: The smaller, high-pitched drum (traditionally positioned on the left for right-handed players).
The Hembra: The larger, low-pitched drum (traditionally positioned on the right).
Shells: Cylindrical, tapered bodies typically crafted from wood (like oak or ash) or molded fiberglass.
Heads: Taut membranes traditionally made from animal skins (rawhide) or modern moisture-resistant synthetic materials.
Tuning Lugs: Metal rims and bottom-mounted tension rods used to adjust and tighten the pitch.
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