Drums
Generally the drums of each ensemble can be categorized into two:
- Iya ilu (the mother drums)
- Omele (the baby drums)
Bata ensemble
The bata family can also be categorized like the dundun family.
- Iya ilu (the mother drums)
- Omele (the baby drums)
The bottom (idi ilu) of the cone shaped iya ilu bata is played with an open palm. A beater plays the high pitched smaller end (sasa). Ida, a thick black substance, is affixed to the bottom, making it possible to play different pitches from this side of the drum.
The omele genus comprises:
- Omele ako (male backing drum)
Three small bata with three basic speech tuned tones. Omele ako, adamo, and . These three drums are tied together and are played by one drummer using two flat leather beaters. - Omele abo (female backing drum)
This is a smaller version of the iya ilu.
As with the dundun ensemble, the bata family is usually enlarged by increasing the number of drums and players.
The Bata Family
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Idi ilu (oju ojo)
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Iya ilu bata listen to the sound of the Iya ilu bata drum
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Omele ako bata listen to the sound of the Omele ako bata drum
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Sasa
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Omele Abo bata listen to the sound of the Omele Abo bata drum
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Bata Ensemble listen to the sound of the Bata Ensemble