Description: The
Udu is percussion instrument that is classified as a "vessel drum". It
is played amongst the Ibo, Igbo and the Hausa peoples. Amongst the Igbo
and the Hausa people the udu is much wider shape and volume. Originally
the use of the udu was to be used as a water jug. In the languages of
these peoples the word "udu" means "peace" or "vessel". Traditionally
the udu was only made by the women in the Igbo and Hausa cultures. It
was also used originally as a water jug. The word udu means vessel
"peace" or "vessel". Today the Udu is now used and adapted into many
different musical styles, from jazz, to rock, to classical and even
Persian classical music. The udu was adapted by notable groups like the
Kamkars and other Persian musicians. The left and right hands when
striking the udu push a certain amount of air through the vessel. This
leads to a deep resonant sound that is reminiscent to the Indian tablah.