Dobani

Dobani Coconut Maracas - Pair

$23.99

Dobani Wooden Egg Shaker with Handle - Pair - Red

$9.54

This set of wooden egg-shaped instruments is filled with small pellets to produce a sound when shaken.

Various forms of shakers and rattles are found in virtually every culture throughout history. They can be used effectively in many different styles of music. 

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Devil Chasers - Pair - 20" x 24" (51 cm x 61 cm)

$17.94

This listing includes a pair of split bamboo percussion sticks; two lengths 20" and 24" for two pitches, each with a tuning hole.

When the split ends are bounced off the palm or knee, they buzzing. The buzz is due to a crack that goes most of the way down the instrument. That crack is meant to be there. Slide the colored string up or down the length of the crack to create more or less buzz and to change the pitch. A small hole near the bottom is covered and uncovered by the thumb to produce a wah-wah effect.

Natural cracks will develop in the bamboo. This only adds to the awesome buzzing sound. Also known as Buzz Sticks, BungKaKa, or Balingbing these split bamboo sticks were traditionally use in the Philippine Islands. They can be played in ensembles for the Kayabang dance; with separate players each playing one stick. In villages, people walking along carried the devil chaser to scare away animals (or spirits) in their path.

Dobani Sheesham Rhythm Sticks - Pair

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This listing includes a pair of wooden sticks, Claves.

Beat together for the proper rhythm.

Measurements: 1"x 8"

Dobani Ebony Bones - Pair

$15.54

Hold one between the index and middle fingers, so the flat side is between the fingers and the concave curve is toward you. This one should hang down along your inner wrist. The second one is held between the middle and ring fingers with the flat side between the fingers and the convex curve facing the convex curve of the first bone. Let it hang down along your inner palm and swing freely. Now curl your middle finger so that it lays on the edge of the first bone (the one between your index and middle fingers).

The first bone should be held so it will not move. Curl your ring finger so it lays on the edge of the second bone. This should be held, but allowed to move. The second bone will move and slap into the first. Now hold your hand so your thumb is pointing at your chest. Then, twist your wrist away from you, once; as if cranking. This is the basic slap. The bones will clap against each other in a variety of rhythms. Lots of fun.

Dobani Sheesham Bones - Pair

$14.77

Hold one between the index and middle fingers, so the flat side is between the fingers and the concave curve is toward you. This one should hang down along your inner wrist. The second one is held between the middle and ring fingers with the flat side between the fingers and the convex curve facing the convex curve of the first bone. Let it hang down along your inner palm and swing freely. Now curl your middle finger so that it lays on the edge of the first bone (the one between your index and middle fingers).

The first bone should be held so it will not move. Curl your ring finger so it lays on the edge of the second bone. This should be held, but allowed to move. The second bone will move and slap into the first. Now hold your hand so your thumb is pointing at your chest. Then, twist your wrist away from you, once; as if cranking. This is the basic slap. The bones will clap against each other in a variety of rhythms. Lots of fun.

Dobani Ebony Castanets with Black Finish - Pair

$15.54

This listing is a for a pair (2) Dobani Ebony Castanets. 

Storage bag included. 

The pair consists of two sets, a left and a right. Each set has two corded clam-shaped ebony clappers. Each pair has a slightly larger male set and a slightly smaller female set of castanets usually marked M and F respectively.

To play, hang one set from each of your thumbs so they rest in the palm of your hands. Then drum your fingers on the shell. The ebony produces a slightly louder and crisper sound than castanets made of sheesham. The ebony is stained black for consistent appearance.

We do not recommend them for beginners, who should build up their finger strength and dexterity on smaller sets.

Measurements:
Width: 2 5/8"
Length: 3 1/2"

Dobani Red Cedar Castanets - Pair

$14.14

This listing is for a pair (2) Dobani Red Cedar Castanets. Storage bag included.

The pair consists of two sets, a left and a right. Each set has two corded clam-shaped red cedar clappers. Each pair has a slightly larger male set and a slightly smaller female set of castanets usually marked M and F respectively.

To play, hang one set from each of your thumbs so they rest in the palm of your hands. Then drum your fingers on the shell. The sheesham produces a slightly mellower tone than castanets made of ebony.

We do not recommend them for beginners, who should build up their finger strength and dexterity on smaller sets.

Measurements:
Width: 2 5/8"
Length: 3 1/2"

Dobani Wooden Single Bell Agogo with Mallet

$4.74

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Wodden Double Bell Agogo with Mallet - Green & Orange

$9.54

The 2-Bell, solid wood, agogo with mallet:

Measurements: 10" x 6.5". 

This solid wooden agogo has a two hollow bells of graduated sizes.  The different sizes, provide two different tones. The outside of the bells are grooved to create a playing surface. Scrape the ridges or simply tap on the bells for a variety of rhythmic wood sounds. Wooden mallet included.

A modern version of the traditional African agogo bell; similar to a guiro. The attractively colored hardwood produces brightly-pitched tones. It is an essential in any percussion kit.

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

3-Bell Wooden Agogo with Mallet

$21.90

The 3-Bell, solid wood, agogo with mallet:

Measurements: 10" x 6.5"

This solid wooden agogo has a three hollow bells of graduated sizes. The different sizes, provide three different tones.  The outside of the bells are grooved to create a playing surface.  By tapping and scrapping you can produce multiple sounds using the wooden mallet (included)

A modern version of the traditional African agogo bell; similar to a guiro. It is an essential in any percussion kit.

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

3-Bell Wooden Agogo with Mallet - Walnut

$15.99

The 3-Bell, solid wood made of Walnut, agogo with mallet:

Measurements: 10" x 6.5"

This solid wooden agogo has a three hollow bells of graduated sizes. The different sizes, provide three different tones. The outside of the bells are grooved to create a playing surface. By tapping and scrapping you can produce multiple sounds using the wooden mallet (included).

A modern version of the traditional African agogo bell; similar to a guiro. It is an essential in any percussion kit.

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years

Dobani Frog Rasp

$14.42

The unmistakable "ribb-itt" sound comes from scraping the stick over the ridges on froggy's back. You can also tap the stick on his head for a wood block sound. The larger the frog, the lower the tone, so why not adopt the whole family?

Hold him in the palm of your hand, so he faces the same direction you do. To make him chirp, rub the wooden plectrum over the ridges on his back. It's important that you rub from tail to head. If you want to make him "ribb-itt", rub the plectrum from tail to head and then back down a couple ridges; all in one fluid motion. Now you can change the tone of the "ribb-itt" by covering and uncovering the holes at each side of his smile. Hold him nice, don't let him hop away!

Dobani Wooden Ratchet

$9.54

The Dobani Wooden Ratchet has tongues that lock into two gears. It creates a loud clack-clack-clack-clack when spun.

Sheesham Length: 7"

Dobani Single Long Wooden Ratchet

$6.54

Dobani Kokinko 10.5" (27 cm)

$19.14

The Kokinko is a very unique instrument. Pieces of wood attached to small dark pieces of wood by a long piece of leather stapled to the back of the wood. The small center pieces move back and forth independently, making a clacking sound.

Measurements:
Length: 10.5"
Width: 3.25" 
Height: 1"

Dobani Medium Wooden Cabasa with Metal Beads

$22.39

Dobani Khartals

$14.50

Khartals consist of solid wood with 2 sets of steel cymbals. Made to fit on one hand. They can be slapped together (tap-jingle) or shaken (jingle-jingle).

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Wooden Slim Hatheli Hand Jingles - Pair

$18.39

This listing includes a pair of solid wood Hatheli; each with 2 sets of cymbals. In Urdu, hatheli means palm of your hand.

You hold these shakers in the palm of your hand, shaking to produce a rhythm when dancing or to accompany other musicians. They are also a great way to develop motor co-ordination, rhythm, and concentration skills.

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Graduated Solid Brass Elephant Bells

$62.43

This listing includes the set of 5 graduated brass bells:

Each is engraved and very decorative. Play them in a band, or hang them from a gate or door.

These bells are made in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to a nearby town for coloring.

Sizes: 3"; 2.25"; 2"; 1.75"; 1.5"

Dobani Hand Sleigh Bells on Wooden Handle

$13.79

The Dobani Hand Sleigh Bells have a solid wood handle. It has an over all length 11" and includes 17 steel bells. Bells are about 1" by .75" in size. Wood may vary per sleigh bell.

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Hand Jingle Bells on Leather

$9.70

Hand Jingle with 7 bells and a Solid wood handle with a leather strap.

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Flexitone - 11.5" x 3"

$9.54

There is only one way to describe the sound of the Dobani Flexitone and it is "Boing-boing"!

Press your thumb on the flexible steel plate as you shake the instrument up and down. The attached mallet strikers hit the plate at various tension levels to produce a highly unique and amusing sound.

Dobani Donkey Call

$14.34

This Donkey Call is also know as the vibra-slap or rattle trap, and is made to replicate the sound of rattling teeth in a dried out jawbone of a donkey or zebra, for example.

In this version, small metal pins rattle between the sides of the wooden chamber when the ball end is slapped. A highly unusual rattling sound is a great novelty and very popular among professional percussionists.

Dobani 8-Key Thumb Piano

$25.80

Dobani 8-Key Flat Thumb Piano

$15.25

6.5" by 4.5" sheesham thumb piano with 8 steel keys.

Originating in Africa, the thumb piano is also known as the "mbira" or "likembe" and in the 1920's Dr. Hugh Tracey gave them the name most westerners recognize, the "kalimba."

The thumb piano's metal keys are mounted on a wooden platform that acts as the resonating chamber. The longer keys have lower pitches and the shorter keys have higher pitches.

To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs in a downward motion.

Many different tunings are acceptable, according to personal preference. Specific tuning of a thumb piano is only an issue when two instruments are played together; then they should generally agree in tuning. Otherwise, the tuning is subjective and should only be pleasing to the player.

Dobani 10-Key Kalimba - Mahogany

$19.08

Dobani 17-Key Thumb Piano

$25.84

Dobani 16" Tongue Drum Tanpura Tuning - Antique Gold

$238.12

This listing includes the Dobani 16" steel tongue drum with Tanpura tuning and antique gold powder coating. Included are 2 beaters and a economy gig bag.

Tanpura is a drone instrument used mainly in melodic music. The sound of the tanpura is the very frame of reference on which the entire melody rests. It provides a meditative and calming environment besides providing support and sustain to another melody instrument.

A characteristic feature of the tanpura is that its sound is very rich in overtones.  This produces a special rich sound which helps the listener to transcend.

Our tanpura drum has a set of 6 notes: C#3 G#3 B3 C#4 D#4 G#4. Playing the drum will help you in creating a very peaceful and serene environment. 

Tanpura Tunings:
Male Tanpura - G#3 C#4 C#4 C#3
Female Tanpura - D#4 G#4 G#4 G#3
5 String Tanpura - G#3 B3 C#4 C#4 C#3
6 String Tanpura - G#3 B3 D#4 C#4 C#4 C#3

Dobani Monkey Drum with Handle - 2.5"

$4.74

The Dobani Monkey Drum with Handle is a Hand held two-headed drum on a stick, two corded bead beaters strike the heads when spun.

Drum Diameter: 2.5" 

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Monkey Drum with Handle - 3.25"

$5.94

Dobani Monkey Drum with Handle - 8"

$14.34

The Dobani Monkey Drum with Handle is a hand held two-headed drum on a stick, two corded bead beaters strike the heads when spun.

Drum Diameter: 8"

/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.

Dobani Damroo Drum

$5.34

The Damroo Drum is also known as a monkey drum or talking drum. You just hold in it and twist your wrist, like you are shaking up a can of soda. 

The knots at the end of the string to beat the two ends of the drum. Great sound, lots of fun.

Colors may vary.

Item Measurements (sizes vary): 
Height: 5" - 6.25"
Width 3.25" - 5.75" 

Dobani Rain Drum 14"

$35.94

Two fixed goatskin heads on a frame contain beads that bounce and roll along the inside surfaces. Sounds like rain and thunder.  You can play this drum several ways for multiple sounds. 

Create the sounds of the waves breaking, play it like a deff, shake it like a Shakere or beat it like a shaman drum. 

To create the sounds of a storm, hold the Drum horizontally. Then roll and gently tilt the drum  in all directions.  Try different speeds for different sounds. Stop and start suddenly to create crashing sounds. 

14 inch diameter by 2.5 inch deep.

Dobani Wooden Rain Drum 38" x 2.25" (97 cm x 6 cm)

$149.99

This listing includes the The Dobani Rain Drum with natural heads. Beaters are sold separately.

Create the sounds of the waves breaking, play it like a deff, shake it like a Shakere or beat it like a shaman drum. To create the sounds of a storm, hold the Drum horizontally. Then roll and gently tilt the drum in all directions. Try different speeds for different sounds. Stop and start suddenly to create crashing sounds.

Two fixed goatskin heads on a frame contain beads that bounce and roll along the inside surfaces. Sounds like rain and thunder. You can play this drum several ways for multiple sounds.

Dobani Steel Plated Brass Cuica w/ Goatskin Head

$71.94

The Dobani Cuica is made of steel plated brass with goatskin head.

The Cuica is also known as a puita, boi or onca. Cuica, in various forms, are found world-wide. However they are most closely associated with Brazilian Samba music.

It is believed that the cuica was used in Africa as a call for the male lion since the sound mimics the roar of the female lioness. So if you have any lions that want to samba- this is the instrument for you. If you are short a lion, you will still enjoy the great sounds that can be derived from the cuica.