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👉 The wood is varnished to enhance its appearance and prevent moisture, tension, 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.
📋 Fact sheet:
Features
Bougarabou
Djembe
Origin
Casamance (Senegal), traditional Diola instrument
West Africa (Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso), Mandingo instrument
Family
Membranophone (single-headed drum)
Membranophone (single-headed drum)
Shape
More elongated and flared at the base than a djembe; solid drum
Chalice shape, more balanced in height
Materials
Hardwood (iroko, mahogany, etc.), cowhide
Hardwood (lenke, mahogany, iroko, etc.), goatskin
Size
Approximately 60–80 cm tall
Approximately 55–65 cm tall
Weight
Heavier than the djembe
Lighter (especially portable models)
Sound
Deep, round, close to bass
Three distinct sounds: bass (low), tone (mid), slap (high)
Game
Played standing or sitting, often with one or two hands, sometimes with a stick
Played sitting, between the legs, with both hands
Musical role
Often used solo or as rhythm bass in traditional Senegalese ensembles
Central instrument in Mandingo ensembles, dialogue with the doun doun
Uses
Traditional dances, ceremonies, modern African music
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