At Anansi Beat we carry a variety of handmade rhythm instruments (other than drums, of course) from Ghana and other countries. These instruments have been hand-selected by owner Nii Ardey Allotey from professional craftsmen in Ghana that he has met throughout his career as a professional drummer and dancer.
New - Asalato
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Asalato Lg $9, Sm $8 |
Asalato are a hand-held percussion toy. They are made of two small gourds filled with beans and connected by a string. One gourd is held in the hand and the other is swung from side-to-side around the hand. Playable anytime, these are addictively fun!!
New - Middle Eastern Percussion
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| Professional dumbeks, cast aluminum $140 |
Zils $14 (top)
Mini-dumbeks; small, portable $30 (center) Riqs $30 |
We now have middle eastern percussion. Along with the traditional drums and tambourines of middle eastern music, we have zils for belly dancers.
New - Rainsticks & Frogs
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Rainsticks $25-25 Frogs $25 |
Rainsticks offer a gentle sound; simply upend the stick and enjoy the sound of a spring shower.
Percussion frogs come with a stick to play them; rub the stick along the frog's spine to hear it croak.
Double Bells
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Double Iron Bells $20-35 |
These bells (known as Gangokui) provide the core of the Ghanaian percussion ensemble. They are most commonly played with a wooden stick (an old drum stick works nicely). They come in a variety of sizes for a variety of tones. These are strong, well-crafted bells.
Boat Bells
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Toka (boat bells) $15-22 |
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Dodompo (African castanets) $10-15 |
The boat-shaped bells (known as Toka) are most often seen atop the bass drums in a djembe ensemble. They are played with a metal rod (included). They come in a variety of sizes for a variety of tones. The prices vary by size.
The other bells in the picture (known as Dodompo) are played with a metal ring (included).
Shakers
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| Top left - Shekere - long handled gourd shaker $25-35 |
| Top center - Shekere - Large gourd with neck strap $40 |
| Bottom left - basket shakers - $7 |
| Bottom center - Asalato - $8 |
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Right - basket shakers - $7 |
Thumb Piano and Goje
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Left - Thumb Piano - call for price |
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Right - Goje $100 |
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Small Marimba (8 keys, 20" wide) $100 |
| Medium Marimba (12 keys - not pictured) $150 |
| Large Marimba (15 keys - not pictured) $450 |
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Marimba sticks $15/pair |