KROBOTO AND TOTODZI – Master & Support Drum

Kroboto / totodzi

The kroboto or totodzi are two more types of drums, essentially the same, differing only in pitch. These are the smallest master drums used by the Ewe. They measure lengthwise around eighteen inches. The two drums are not only used as master drums in some songs but sometimes play the same role as the kidi (The kidi is a mid-sized drum also played with two wooden sticks. It functions mostly as a supporting drum). The kroboto and totodzi are always played with two wooden sticks, and their player is usually seated.

kidi.