GIANT BASS TONGUE DRUM
CUSTOM AFRICAN PERCUSSION
A MODERN TAKE ON AN AFRICAN CLASSIC
“Log” or “Slit” Drums are hollow percussion instruments found in many aboriginal cultures around the world, particularly Africa and Southeast Asia. Typically made from wood, the instrument consists of a box or log with slits or tongues carved into it to produce notes when struck.
The instrument we sampled is a modern incarnation of this concept, built by Steve Roberts of http://www.tonguedrum.com. Steve’s “Bass Giant” model is 23” long, 10” wide and 8” tall. It’s made from African Padauk wood (for the soundboard) and Red Oak for the sides.
This Bass Giant has 12 notes ranging from G1 to D4. Steve handcrafts and tunes each drum to concert pitch, ensuring a consistency of tone and warmth to his instruments.
巨型低音舌鼓
非洲经典的现代之旅
“原木”或“狭缝”鼓是在世界各地，尤其是非洲和东南亚的许多原住民文化中发现的空心打击乐器。乐器通常由木头制成，由盒子或圆木组成，盒子或圆木上刻有缝隙或舌头，以在敲打时产生音符。
我们采样的乐器是这个概念的现代化身，由Steve Roberts制作。史蒂夫的“低音巨人”模型长23英寸，宽10英寸，高8英寸。它由非洲Padauk木材(用于音板)和Red Oak(两侧)制成。
该低音巨人有12个音符，范围从G1到D4。史蒂夫(Steve)手工制作并调整每个鼓使其达到音乐会音高，从而确保乐器的音调和温暖一致。
