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2006/2/27
Udu


Fascinated by the possibilities and the various pitches of the usual Udu, Behnam Samani, a master in Persian percussion, created a new form, which still keeps the soft round harmonious bass tones yet opens the way to new inspiration and experience.

Based on the African Udu-Drum from Nigeria the Zarbang-Udu contains a very large dynamic range of sound, having two side holes (or one) and a membrane of natural skin placed in between them (beside it). This way the membrane and the hole/s can be played with one or two hands at the same time.

Depending on the finger-technique the sound of Conga, Tombak, Darbukka or even Indian Tabla come alive, besides a kaleidoscope of humming, smacking, and plocking tones – challenging creativity!


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