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Kundu Drum Echo Game

K
PLAYERS
3+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Players sit in a circle with one player designated as the leader holding the drum.

2

The leader beats out a short rhythmic phrase on the drum.

3

Players echo the phrase back together, either by clapping, stomping, or passing a second drum around to repeat it.

4

The leader gradually lengthens or varies the phrase each round, keeping players listening closely.

5

Any player who echoes the phrase incorrectly passes the leader role to the player on their right.

6

Continue rotating leaders, building longer combined phrases as the game progresses.