Schlagwerk U 80 Neck Udu

Schlagwerk U 80 Neck Udu with stand ring

The Schlagwerk Udu® Drums have been handcrafted for 20 years by the designer and master ceramist Kai Koesling. Inspired by African originals as well as his own creations and developments in the construction of Udu® drums, a wide range of models has been created. The origin of the Udu lies in Nigeria. Members of the Hausa and Ibo tribes discovered the wondrous sound of these instruments on clay jars with two openings. Udu means 'jug' in the Ibo language. Originating in Africa, this instrument also spread to Latin America and the Caribbean. After making the leap into Western music, the percussion udus are among the basics of a percussionist as effect and rhythm instruments. They are played by rhythmically opening and closing the side tone hole with the palm of the hand. This produces a deep bass tone that is reminiscent of the sound of the Indian tabla. In the Udu playing technique, this is combined with the bodysound, a bright, percussive sound produced by the fingers striking the body. All Udu® drums are hand-turned. This manufacturing technique guarantees optimum sound development.

The features of the Schlagwerk U 80 Neck Udu with stand ring:

• H 35 cm Ø 25 cm, with stand ring
• This Udu® is designed according to the African model.
• The long, fluted neck is playable.
• Its opening produces a high percussive tone, which forms an attractive interval to the basic bass tone.

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