The ATSIMEVU is a popularly known as the grandfather of all the ewe musical instruments and the tallest of all. It has a carved body of about 4 ½ feet tall and has a drum head of about 9 inches in diameter which is mostly made from animal skin. In order to play the atsimevu, the drummer should stand parallel to the drum which is tilted against a stand known as vudetsi, bringing the height of the drum head below the chest for a good leverage and aiming position. It is played with two sticks or stick and hand.
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