Ngoma

The ngoma is a tall, thin drum from Central and Southern Africa. It has a cowhide head, which is held on by wooden pegs, both of which give it a mellower tone than a djembe. It can be played with hands or sticks, and is used to accompany singing, dance, other instruments, or other drums, or played as a solo instrument within a drum ensemble. Ngoma drums are played by many tribes that speak languages from the Bantu family, ranging from Uganda and Congo all the way to Zimbabwe or even farther south.