Prod M - Small Tama MALI

Name: M - Small Tama MALI
Brand: Prod
SKU: 435751
Price: 85.00 EUR
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EAN : 3701027301367

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Essential Information About the Petit Tama Kangaba
• Compact Talking Drum: a reduced-size underarm drum, easy to handle and transport.
• Adjustable "speaking" pitch: the tension varies by pressing the network of cords under the arm to achieve expressive inflections.
• Handcrafted construction: shell carved from dense wood (often Lenke or Dugura) with careful assembly true to the spirit of the Kangaba workshop.
• Dry and punchy sounds: ideal for calls, rhythmic signals, melodic phrases, and vocal colors in African percussion ensembles.

M - Small Tama MALI

85,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Tama, also known as the "Talking Drum" or underarm drum, holds a central place in West African traditions: it accompanies dance, responds to songs, and serves as a true rhythmic language instrument. The Petit Tama Kangaba continues this lineage while favoring a more compact size designed for maneuverability and precision.

Within a handcrafted range, this reduced format serves as a natural entry point to "speaking" playing: it retains the expected aesthetics and quality of assembly, with a size that reassures beginners, facilitates initiation for younger players, and easily integrates into a modern percussionist's setup.

Who This Tama Is For

The Petit Tama Kangaba is particularly suited for beginners, children, and any musician wishing to discover the basics of the underarm drum without struggling with an instrument that is too bulky. Its lively response quickly highlights nuances, making it also an excellent choice for intermediate percussionists who want to add an expressive voice to their grooves.

In terms of styles, it shines in African percussion ensembles (calls, responses, melodic variations), but also naturally finds its place in more contemporary contexts: afrobeat, world music, theater, storytelling, or rhythmic sound design. Whenever a motif needs to be "spoken" and brought to life, the talking drum provides a unique color.

Questions frequently asked

Is the Prod M Tama small MALI suitable for beginners to start playing the talking drum?

Thanks to its compact size, this model makes it easier for beginners and children to handle. Its lively response allows practicing dynamics and pitch variations from the very first strikes.

How does the small Tama change the pitch of the notes?

The network of cords connects the two goat skins. Pressure applied under the arm increases their tension and instantly changes the pitch. This principle enables producing melodic inflections and spoken rhythmic phrases.

What sound does a small Tama made of Lenke or Dugura wood produce?

The common woods Lenke or Dugura favor a crisp attack and defined projection. The thin goat skins provide dry strikes with a sharp response.

Can a curved stick be used with this talking drum?

A curved stick, called a crosse, allows striking the membrane with a clear attack and articulating accents.

Can a small Tama be integrated into a percussion set?

Designed with a reduced size, the instrument can be played sitting or standing and integrated into a percussion set. Its format highlights calls, responses, and rapid variations in African percussion ensembles or afrobeat.