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IGBA DRUMS

This drum hails from the eastern region of Nigeria. These drums often accompany
many other instruments. Traditionally, the deeper shelled Igba are played with
the hand, while the shorter drums are played with a curved stick. In an ensemble
these drums often lead, and are used to "talk" by the talking drummers. To tune
the drum, the player will use a strong object to whack the pegs around the drum
in order to restore its best tone.
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