Your cart is empty.
Your cart is empty.
This Classic Heartwood Dondo Talking Drum 8x18 is the largest size talking drum we have available from West Africa. As such, this drum is built for deeper tones and greater volume. By placing the dondo between your upper arm and your ribs, and squeezing whist gently striking one head with the curved beater in the other hand, you are able to change the pitch or sound of the drum. Those skilled in the art can use the Dondo to imitate the cadence of spoken language, which is why the nickname for this drum is the "talking drum". The sheep skin head and nylon vertical ropes make it a durable instrument suited for use in classrooms, with students, and for performance or recording. The Classic Heartwood Dondo is backed up by our warranty, and features: * solid one-piece construction from Nyame Dua or Tweneboa wood * strong brown or burgundy nylon verticals with shaved sheep skin head * handcarved, curved beater included * The sale of this instrument provides funds to carry out humanitarian work in West Africa with Africa Heartwood Project
William D.C. Potter
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
Awesome drum!Worthy cause!
Michael KIMBOY Leisure
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
This Item Was Very POOR QUALITY 💩 I Ordered From You!O-Kay?Thank You!Michael KIMBOY Leisure ♡
canaph boamah
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2020
Too expensive for the product
C. Karow
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017
The heads on the drum are amazing. There is nothing like natural heads to enhance the sound. I'm also happy to know that the purchase is going to help so many children and families. The tone is really good. I'm not sure how they formed the beater but it feels like it was made just for my humongous hands. Knowing that this is a handmade drum by individual artisans builds a connection with the homeland of this dondo and the construction is beyond any mass-produced product.
edward hans
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015
fun well crafted
Guy Bodine
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015
The Dondo Talking Drum was exactly as I expected & another flawless package delivery by Amazon!
R. Byerly
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
I gave this dondo five stars even though there is a significant design issue. I use my drums for recreation and casual performing, so I don't need (nor want to spend the $$$ on) professional quality instruments. This drum is very light, hand-made, authentic looking, has a great sound, and about a four whole note range. It's easy to learn (if you already have some drumming skills) and fun to play. I chose this instrument over others in the same price range because it benefits a non-profit group - the Africa Heartwood Project. The design issue? No strap, nor a place to connect one. The dondo talking drum is typically played with a shoulder strap holding it snugly under the arm. I created a strap with fabric, rubber bands and some twist ties, and it's holding up pretty well. If anyone wants to know how I made it, post a comment and I'll upload instructions. This is a good drum and supports a good cause.
phyllicia daria
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2012
This is a beautiful drum with wonderful tones. It is a great value for the money.
Recommended Products
