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Bongo drums

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Bongo drums consist of two small, but differently sized, drums that are attached to each other in some fashion. They are generally much higher in pitch than are other hand drums such as congas. These drums are meant to be played while being held in the musicians lap.

The bongo drums originally evolved in Africa, but were brought to South America via the slave trade era. They are generally associated with Cuban musical genres like salsa and changui. However, they are commonly used in all kinds of Latin-based music.

As a general rule, bongo drums are made of wood. However, they can also be made from a variety of other materials such as metal and plastic composites. Animal skin is the “authentic” material for the heads, but synthetic materials are often used today.

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