HOW TO PLAY THE UDU DRUM

Udu performance with playback + Udu technique DEMO

The UDU was originated by the Igbo and Hausa people of Nigeria. Actually being a water jug with one more hole, the UDU was played by women for ceremonial uses. Usually the UDU is made of clay and it is widely used by percussionists in different music styles. The instrument is played by hand and produces a special and unique bass sound by quickly hitting the big hole. Furthermore the whole corpus can be played by fingers.
Renato Martins is considered an UDU master by the specialized media. There are many UDU courses available online but mostly applying the technique from other percussion instruments such as the darbouka and the split finger technique to the UDU playing.

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[TheChrist]

I fail to understand why someone would give this a 'thumbs down'. The skill and precision of Renato's udu playing (notwithstanding the incredible guitar playing) are simply mind blowing.
(What a sad, cultural vacuum, some people live in!)

[daowoman]

Wonderful! So happy I found you! Thank you for sharing your teachings on this beautiful instrument.

[MikeVanRose]

impressive performance Renato, muito boa onda

[Jon]

So excited to get my Udu and start learning your course!

[davidhillewig]

Very nice! Will check out the course ;) thx from Belgium

[MarioHemsley]

This was absolutely wonderful! I just got my ubu today, and have me on my way! Thank you so much, and I am signing up for your course. Bravo!

[jenko]

You should do a video with Kiko, Mega Death, fellow Brazilian . I bet he would love it .

[leonharrison]

What microphones and amplifiers should we get to improve the sound quality?

[homerobaroni]

bom dia grande Renato. Pode me informar se esse instrumento soa bem sem microfonação? Por exemplo pra tocar em um luau?

[juangv]

Thank.you a lot for.this tutorial.is amazing!

[jaamabay]

Hey Renato, do you know some kind of a "travelling-udu"? Something like a very stabile and small udu that you can easily take everywhere with you?

[FritzK]

hi Renato, how and with which microphones did you amplify the Udu?
Best regards
Fritz

[forrestkelly]

Renato, where can I buy a well made Udu? Is there a trusted retailer online that you recommend?