Tip - How to Make Homemade Bongo Drums | eHow

Bongo drums are percussion instruments used in Latin American music. They are played in pairs, and each set of bongos consists of a macho (male) and hembra (female) drum tuned to different pitches. Bongos are played by hand and help keep the rhythm of dances consistent and quick. Make your own pair of homemade bongos.