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The Naggara
Drums
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| The modern timpani can be traced
back to tiny clay drums about the size of our bongos, called "Naggara".
Ken Lovelett's Naggara Drums are a cross between the timpani and the naggara drums
of old. They are made of clay or wood, and are small like the original Naggara
Drums. Traditionally played in pairs, Ken's design incorporates 5 drums for a wider
tonal variance. They are set in a specially built wooden table for ease of playing.
Two foot-operated bellows with tubes going into each drum create the ability to
change pitch for an effect like a timpani glissando, and offering many exciting new
possibilities for rhythmic and tonal nuances. The arc that rides over the top is to
hold bells, chimes - or any other objects chosen by the performer - creating many more new
tonal possibilities. The drums can be played with the hands, or with mallets. This completely handmade instrument took several years to develop and build.
Only a limited number will be made.
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