| Drum & Percussion Encyclopedia - 'E' Instruments |
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Name: Edakka
Origin: India
Class: Membranophone
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Description: This is a hourglass shaped drum that is hit with a stick. |
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Name: E-Drum
Origin: United States
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Description: The E Drum - a sort of mini Dumbek - measure around 6-7" x 8-9". Created with hand thrown pottery techniques. One technique for playing the E Drum is to hold the drum in one hand while holding the mallet in the other. Hit the drum and move the drum downward over your lap. This will produce a change in pitch or glissando effect. It is played with a piano hammer mallet. |
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Name: Egbong
Origin: Nigeria
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Name: Egg Shakers
Origin: United States
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Description: There are many different size Egg Shakers. There's a small drum head glued to the surface of the egg covering the opening. This allows the seeds inside to hit the drum head as well as the egg shell itself. These shakers are made of clay. |
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Name: Ekpiri
Origin: Nigeria
Class: Idiophone
Category: Rattle |
Description: Rattles made from dried seeds which are strung on a handle. |
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Name: Ekwe
Origin: Nigeria
Class: Idiophone
Category: Slit Drum |
Description: A two toned log drum. |
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Name: Elephant Bells
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Class: Idiophone
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Description: Small brass bells. Usually spherical in shape. The top of the bells are decorated and are attached to the handle. |
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Name: Embaire
Origin: Uganda
Class: Idiophone
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Description: A xylophone. |
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Name: Embuutu
Origin: Uganda
Class: Membranophone
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Name: Engalabi
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Class: Membranophone
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Description: A long cylindrical drum with a single skin. |
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Name: Entenga
Origin: Uganda
Class: Membranophone
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Description: A set of 10 or more drums. |
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Name: Ensasi
Origin: Uganda
Class: Idiophone
Category: Rattle |
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Name: Esterilla
Origin: Columbia
Class: Idiophone
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Description: Small, round pieces of wood, stone, gourd, or other earthen material woven together like a rug. The sound is produced by rubbing, striking, or hitting with the hands. |
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Name: Ewe
Origin: Ghana
Class: Membranophone
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Description: Carved or hoop and stave construction. Antelope skin. Peg tuning. |
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