African Sakara Frame Drum - Medium 10" x 2"

African Sakara Frame Drum - Medium 10" x 2"
by Africa Heartwood Project .org



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Review & Description

This medium 10" sakara (sah-KAR-ah) frame drum has a wonderful resonance, capable of a wide range of sounds. Depending on the tuning and where the mallet is placed the drummer can get a lower bassy response, or mid-range tones. The sakara originally comes from Nigeria and is played using traditional frame hand drum technique. By holding the drum in one hand and simultaneously muting and releasing the skin with the same hand, and striking the head with the other hand in various locations, the drummer is able to obtain many different sounds. Our sakara are custom built for us using wood frames and wood tuning spears, which one can push further into the slot for a higher pitch. Lower tuning is obtained by lightly rubbing a damp hand over the skin. (World Percussion USA is the ONLY authorized seller of Africa Heartwood Project instruments on Amazon. All other sellers claiming above to also sell this item as described are not honest sellers, so proceed with caution.)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5104 in Musical Instruments
• Size: Medium
• Brand: Africa Heartwood Project .org
• Model: SAK10
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.00" w x 10.00" l, 1.40 pounds

Features

• Hand crafted in Africa using traditional methods, imported direct. Each drum signed by the artist.
• Solid wood frame wrapped with quality West African goat skin
• Many tuning spears allow for custom pitch and sound
• Average 10 inches diameter of playing surface
• Imported, African-made product from Africa Heartwood Project, which sustains livelihoods for cultural artisans