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8 in. head
Small head, so the pitch sits high and cuts through hand drums instead of filling low end.
Product detailSKU #1274228073550
Overseas ConnectionGhana Talking Drum With Stick Natural 8X15 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Ghana talking drum, 8x15 in., stick included. For hand percussionists and drum-circle players who want a pitch-bending voice rather than a fixed-tone drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum circles where you want a talking, vocal-like line
- Percussionists adding a bendable pitch over steady hand drums
- West African rhythm study with the stick technique
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want one steady pitch they can tune and forget
- Anyone needing a low, deep bass drum voice
- Kit drummers looking for a stand-mounted add-on
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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15 in. tall
Long body sits comfortably under the arm, which is how the pitch gets squeezed and bent.
Detail 03
Stick included
Struck with the curved stick, not the palm. The stick shapes the attack and does most of the work.
Detail 04
Talking drum design
Squeezing the body under your arm raises the pitch mid-stroke. That bend is the whole point of the instrument.
Detail 05
$83.99
Entry-level pricing. Expect a playable rhythm-section drum, not a hand-selected concert instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, bag, or strap included beyond the drum and stick
- 02Natural heads react to humidity; pitch and feel shift with the room
- 03Playing it properly means holding it under the arm, standing or seated
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do you actually make it talk?
You hold it under one arm and squeeze while striking with the stick. Squeezing tightens the head and raises the pitch, so notes bend up and back down.
02Is it played with hands or the stick?
With the stick, which is included. The other hand and arm control the squeeze that changes pitch.
03How big is it?
8 in. across the head and 15 in. tall. Small enough to carry and hold under your arm through a full set.
04Is this good for a beginner?
The price is entry level, but the technique is not. Getting clean pitch bends takes practice. Start slow with simple strokes.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
