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== Etymology and Alternative Spellings == <!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. --> | == Etymology and Alternative Spellings == <!-- Include alternative spellings, other languages, historical terms. For each name you add, create a new page with a redirect link. ie in the "Pauken" page input: #REDIRECT [[Timpani]] This will redirect a search for "Pauken" to the Timpani page. --> | ||
+ | === Types of Drums === | ||
+ | * The '''[[Supertumba]]''' can be as large as 14 inches across (35.5 cm). | ||
+ | * The '''[[Tumba]]''' is typically 12 to 12.5 inches across (30.5 to 31.8 cm). | ||
+ | * The '''[[Conga]]''' is typically 11.5 to 12 inches across (29.2 to 30.5 cm). | ||
+ | * The '''[[Quinto]]''' is typically around 11 inches across (about 28 cm). | ||
+ | * The '''[[Requinto]]''' can be smaller than 10 inches across (24.8 cm). | ||
+ | * The '''[[Ricardo]]''' can be as small as 9 inches across (22.9 cm). Since this drum is typically played while hanging from a shoulder strap, it is considerably shorter and narrower than a traditional conga.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conga&action=edit§ion=9</ref> | ||
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== Construction == | == Construction == | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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+ | [[Category:Hand Drums]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Conga]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:13, 5 August 2013
Etymology and Alternative Spellings
Types of Drums
- The Supertumba can be as large as 14 inches across (35.5 cm).
- The Tumba is typically 12 to 12.5 inches across (30.5 to 31.8 cm).
- The Conga is typically 11.5 to 12 inches across (29.2 to 30.5 cm).
- The Quinto is typically around 11 inches across (about 28 cm).
- The Requinto can be smaller than 10 inches across (24.8 cm).
- The Ricardo can be as small as 9 inches across (22.9 cm). Since this drum is typically played while hanging from a shoulder strap, it is considerably shorter and narrower than a traditional conga.[1]
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