Ipu (Ee-p-u) is a percussion instrument made from gourds that is often used to provide a beat for hula dancing.  I love the unique sound of this instrument and have used it as additive percussion in my tracks. Always looking for unique sounds from around the world.

I took some samples I recorded this awesome gourd and put it into a drum rack in Ableton Live.  Watch the video below to learn more and the links to grab it for free / by donation.

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Free / By Donation Drum Rack


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Learn more about the Ipu:

This is what Wikipedia has to say:

The ipu gourd plays a large role in Hawaiian life, more than just an instrument the ipu was used for food, medicine, and a variety of other useful and artistic items.

[1] Because of the importance of ipu to basic life and culture, Hawaiians developed an entire ceremony around the planting of the gourd. In Hawaiian customs, the gourd plant should be planted on the night of Hua, during the lunar phase where it was believed to look the most like an egg or a fruit

I also love this little video of how to play it. I love the internet ;)

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Thanks so much! Stoked to share this amazing instrument.