WORLD INSTRUMENTS

THE UDU

VIDEO MUSIC LESSON – The Udu from Africa                               COLORING PAGE

            

 

Listening Activity

Listen to the udu alone, playing the song, Ee Namaye.   

Now, listen to the song with all the instruments.   

Did you hear the udu?  It's a quieter drum.  Listen carefully.  Do you hear it?

Learn more about this song from Uganda (see map) in Folk Music Focus.

 

 

Making the Udu

In Nigeria, (see map) the Udu is traditionally made by women.  Here's a wonderful video by Eugene Skeef showing 4 potters from Nigeria making the Udu.  Our children love this video.  Be prepared to answer questions about pottery making!