Sansula and guitar improv

Another sort of thumb piano, the sansula is a percussion instrument very similar to the kalimba and mbira. What makes the sansula unique is that the keys are set on a small frame drum, which may be lifted to alter the sound and provide a special effect.

In this video, the guitar accompanies the sansula for quite the improv. After viewing, Click Here to check out another unique percussion instrument.

Koncovka Flute Improvisation

Needless to say, most flutes are played by covering and uncovering holes on the surface of the instrument. But the koncovka is not like most flutes. Rather, the sound is produced by opening and closing the bottom hole by hand, and by the speed of the air blown into the flute.

Traditionally played by Slovakian shepherds, check out this improvisation of the koncovka overtone flute, then Click Here to see another special flute video.

Wooden Tongue Drum

From the oldest family of music instruments, the tongue drum is a simple instrument with an amazing sound. Technically, it’s not a drum, as there is no vibrating membrane. It is instead classified as an idiophone (though somehow the word isn’t in the dictionary), as the tongue drum makes its sound through the vibration of the body when struck by mallets or played by hand.

For thousands of years, tongue drums were made to have just one or two slits and more closely represent what is now called the slit drum. These days, tongue drums are typically made to have anywhere from 4 to 16 notes, and usually have their own unique tuning.

After watching this video, Click Here to see another unusual percussion instrument.

World Music Band

From Bangalore, India, Shoonya is a world music band featuring a limitless sound thanks to the unique instrumentation. The band includes a flatboard guitar, flute, didgeridoo, harmonica, djembe, saxophone and more. Enjoy the pure creation of music that is, Shoonya!

After the video, check out another djembe performance.

African Hand Drums Djembe and Kpalongo

In this video, the djembe plays aside the kpalongo hand drum from Ghana.

After the video, check out this other djembe.