Ampa Youtou

Played on my home made Akonting. Learned from the recording of Joe Diatta of the Jola people of Senagambia, West Africa by Nick Bamber. Ulf Jagfors posted.

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[Max0Inq]

How does those tuners work? I seen them (of course, not made of plastic) in african kora and xalam, but I can't belive they are holding instrument in tune.

[frictionpeg]

You can buy cable ties in the hardware shop- used to wrap together electric wires. The string has a knot which can't slip through the tie when it's made tight. If the tie has the right tightness, it holds by friction on the pole. To tune, I hold the instrument with the tail on the floor and the other end against the chest. With the fingernails of both hands I pull the cable tie to raise the pitch of the string. If I raise it too high it's easier to push back a little to get the right pitch.

[frictionpeg]

That's Csharp- F- Csharp

[flyingspacepotatoes]

another awesome irish person!  why are there so many?

[vinnymusician]

Is video is great. How do you string one the Akonting? I am wonting to make one and can't fin out how.

Themks.

[BanjoPariah]

Wow, love it.

[Abacus330]

Nice one. Looking forward to having a go at making one.

[UlfJagfors]

Great. Move on. I will try to add more Ekonting videos in near future.

Ulf Jagfors

[lewdite]

How are the three strings tuned?