Udu Basics: Lowest Basic Tone

Udu DrumPlease note: For the purpose of demonstration I used the claytone #4 Udu Drum which is placed in the SoftPaw™ stand for the clearest view of the technique.

The Udu Drum is generally played in a seated position with the drum on the player's lap. If you do not have this particular Udu Drum, apply the side hole instruction to the lowest tone and the neck hole instruction to the highest tone.

Strike the side hole with your palm. Seal the hole by gently pressing your palm inward as you strike. Leave you palm in this position until the tonal decay has stopped. Remove your palm from the hole.

Strike side hole with your palm. Remove your palm from hole when tonal decay stops.