Bougarabou/'special bass' djembe, 2 sizes available: 57 or 63 cm - 6.50 kg. Made of mahogany wood and covered with cowhide!
Bougarabou/'special bass' djembe, 2 sizes available: 57 or 63 cm - 6.50 kg. Made of mahogany wood and covered with cowhide!
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â Name/Type: Bougarabou/Djembe - Special low frequency
đ Origin: Ghana
đ Dimensions: Height from 25 to 65 centimeters
đ§Ź Material: Mahogany wood and goatskin
đ¶ Sound type: Bass
đŠ Packaging: Sold individually
đ Ideal as a gift or a treat for yourself!
đ The wood is varnished to improve its appearance and prevent moisture, stress and dirt.
The Bougarabou has excellent bass with a full sound spectrum.
This djembe has no decoration. The beauty of the varnished wood grain speaks for itself.
đ Information sheet
| Features | Bougarabou | Djembe |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Casamance (Senegal), traditional Diola instrument | West Africa (Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso), Mandinka instrument |
| Family | Membranophone (single-headed drum) | Membranophone (single-headed drum) |
| Shape | Longer and wider at the base than a djembe; solid shaft | Chalice-shaped, more balanced in height |
| Materials | Hardwood (iroko, mahoganyâŠ), cowhide | Hardwood (lenke, mahogany, irokoâŠ), goatskin |
| Size | Approximately 60â80 cm tall | Approximately 55â65 cm tall |
| Weight | Heavier than the djembe | Lighter (especially portable models) |
| Sound | Deep, resonant, round, close to the bass | Three distinct sounds: bass (low), tone (medium), slap (high-pitched slap) |
| Game | Played standing or sitting, often with one or two hands, sometimes with a stick | Played sitting down, between the legs, with both hands |
| Musical role | Often used solo or as a rhythmic bass in traditional Senegalese ensembles | A central instrument in Mandinka ensembles, in dialogue with the doun doun |
| Uses | Traditional dances, ceremonies, modern African music | Dances, festivals, rituals, performances, musical instruction |
| Special Features | Sound very close to an African conga; powerful and warm | Highly versatile, used worldwide and in all styles of music |
| Interview | Protecting against climate variations, nourishing the wood, tightening or replacing the hide | Likewise: regular maintenance of the rope and the skin |
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