Teponaxtli horizontal log drum

This instrument has been called a number of similar names: teponaxtli (teh poe nash tlee), teponaztli, and teponachtli; but no matter what you call it, this instrument produces three or more beautiful notes. This drum is made out of a hollowed out log laid horizontally and has grooves cut into it to form an H. It can either be played with wooden sticks, or sticks tipped with rubber.

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