Drum & Percussion Encyclopedia - 'U' Instruments |
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Name: Uboh
Origin: Nigeria
Class: Idiophone
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Description: A small thumb piano made from a gourd. |
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Name: Uchiwa Daiko
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Description: This drum is single headed, attached to a long wooden handle. |
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Name: Udek
Origin: United States
Class: Membranophone
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Description: The Udek is a Dumbek with a closed bottom and a 2.5" hole on the side of the drum near the drumhead. Playing technique involves sliding the hand over the sound portal to get a glissando effect or to change pitch. This drum tends to be somewhat higher in pitch and can be used as a solo voice. |
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Name: Udkka
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Class: Membranophone
Category: Waisted |
Description: It is played under the arm-pit. Pressure can be applied to the tension ropes to change the pitch. |
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Name: Udu
Origin: Nigeria
Class: Idiophone
Category: Vessel |
Description: A clay pot. Villagers struck the pot, creating a second hole in the pot. This sound was unique. The sound created is a very deep haunting tones. |
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Name: Uli Uli
Origin: Hawaii
Class: Idiophone
Category: Rattle |
Description: Uli Uli are feathered rattles. These are made from small gourds that are filled with seeds, small rocks, or even possibly shells. They usually have a somewhat long handle compared to the gourd size, that is covered with very colorful feathers. It is played in traditional Hawaiian songs by striking it against the opposite hand or upper leg while playing. |
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