a frican m usical i nstruments PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2014
Welcome to the African Musical Instruments educational range! African Musical Instruments is a social enterprise founded in 2012 by Natalie Cooper, a graphic designer and illustrator from London. The African Musical Instruments book has been purchased by schools, charities and individuals in the UK and internationally. The range of instruments available have also been very popular with the general public. Natalie is passionate about high quality, fair-trade ethical and sustainable products and every effort has been made to reflect this in the products the company offers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Book printers: Printed in the UK. Only use FSC® and PEFC approved products. Deliveries shared wherever possible reducing the environmental impact of transport runs. Recycle wherever possible. Offset carbon emissions by planting trees in the local community. Work with environmental agencies and carbon reduction firms to constantly evaluate and implement new green projects Operate from a BREEAM building built to minimise everything from the carbon emissions and insulation to natural light and ventilation within the premises. Monitor and target employees in reducing waste during the manufacturing process. Awards and Accreditations
ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 / Investors in the Environment / Peterborough Skills Vision / British Printing Industries Federation / Direct Marketing Association / Breeam premises / East of England Business Champions 2011 / FSC and PEFC chain-of-custody / Océ UK Award for Digital Innovation / ISO 5001:2011 (forthcoming)
Instruments: Fair trade Ethically sourced Sustainable financially, materially and culturally Handmade Long term relationships Made predominantly in Ghana, Senegal, Kenya and the Gambia with some instruments from Bali. Instrument production is not part of any cooperative scheme but led by master craftspeople. *Unless stated otherwise Other printed matter: Supplier has accredited with ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and FSC quality standards and was short-listed for Print Week Environmental Company of the Year 2011 award. 100% of waste is recycled on site. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 1. Payment must be made within 30 days of invoice date. 2. All prices are exclusive of VAT. 3. Carriage will be charged at £7.95. 4. Minimum order £50. 5. Sizes given may vary. Images not to scale. 6. Items received broken will be replaced but must be retained for possible inspection. 7. Products are non-returnable unless faulty. 8. Claims for breakage/shortage must be reported within 7 days of delivery. 9. No claims can be considered if made after 5 days and payment will be required in full. 10. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted for credit and will be returned at the customer's expense. 11. Amounts may not be withheld or delayed by the buyer for unauthorised returns or otherwise without the written agreement of a representative of the company. 12. Goods remain the property of African Musical Instruments until paid for in full. 13. Orders are not accepted until confirmed in writing (either by invoice sent with goods or otherwise). 14. Orders to be sent via email. 15. Most orders dispatched within 5 working days. Some may take longer so delivery date will be confirmed at time of order. 16. Discounts: Books and printed matter: 40% discount for trade, schools and bookshops unless stated otherwise. • Instruments: 35% discount unless starred "*" where discount is 20%. • Available for bulk orders available on request. QUERIES AND CONTACT: Natalie Cooper // info@ami-book.com //
+447988 685 815
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AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2014
BOOKS AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BOOK AMI Discounts available for schools, bookshops and large orders.
African Musical Instruments is an educational children’s book written and illustrated by graphic designer Natalie Cooper. It includes 21 full colour illustrations of instruments from mainly subSaharan Africa, with a little background on each, looking at when, where and with whom it originated; when and how it is played; what the instrument is made of and its cultural significance; religious and spiritual usage; and its spread throughout the continent and indeed the world via enslaved Africans. PRODUCT DETAILS RRP (£) 7.95 Copyright Natalie Cooper (Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported) Edition First Edition Publisher Natalie Cooper Published 01 September 2012 Language English Pages 29 Binding Saddle-stitch Paperback Interior Ink Full colour Weight (g) 110 Dimensions (mm) 228.6 x 177.8 ISBN 978-162776142-0
AFRICAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: COLOURING BOOK
AMC
Discounts available for schools, bookshops and large orders.
An educational children’s book written and illustrated by graphic designer Natalie Cooper. Black and white version of above. PRODUCT DETAILS RRP (£) 5.95 Copyright Natalie Cooper (Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported) Edition First Edition Publisher Natalie Cooper Published 01 September 2012 Language English Pages 29 Binding Saddle-stitch Paperback Interior Ink Black & White Weight (g) 110 Dimensions (mm) 228.6 x 177.8 ISBN 978-162776250-2
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AFRICAN PATTERNS: COLOURING BOOK APX Discounts available for schools, bookshops and large orders.
The African Patterns Colouring Book is a children’s book created by Graphic Designer Natalie Cooper. Inspired by African motifs from across the continent, this packed 49 page book is designed to entertain for hours! PRODUCT DETAILS RRP (£) 3.95 Copyright Natalie Cooper (Standard Copyright Licence) Edition First Edition Publisher Natalie Cooper Published 1 August 2012 Language English Pages 49 Binding Saddle-stitch Paperback Interior Ink Black & White Weight (g) 140 Dimensions (mm) 228.6 x 177.8 ISBN 978-162776821-4
AFRICAN PATTERNS: COLOURING PAGES CPX Different sizes available, 30 pack. Discounts for bulk orders.
30 pack of assorted designs from the African Patterns Colouring Book. PRODUCT DETAILS Ink Black & White Dimensions (mm) 210 x 297, 297 x 420 Size A4 A3 RRP (£) 6 10
CARDS CD4
AFRICAN PATTERNS CARDS
7 Pack RRP £7 - Available as singles RRP £2 each
Bright, beautiful multicoloured sets of blank cards for any occasion. Designs from the African Patterns Colouring Book. Pack of 7. Assorted singles available. PRODUCT DETAILS Interior Blank Dimensions (mm) 148 x 210
CD1
CD2
CD3
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POSTCARDS AND POSTERS
PPX
"DID YOU KNOW?" SETS
Assorted pages, not watermarked. Enquire for A2.
Featuring an array of interesting facts not included in the book, these bright posters and postcards are perfect for the classroom or any educational setting. PRODUCT DETAILS Size A6 postcard x10 A3 x 1 RRP (ÂŁ) 8 6
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INSTRUMENTS PRODUCT DETAILS
Each instrument comes with a label containing information about the instrument and how to play.
BELLS SINGLE BELL*
More sizes available.
ASX
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana Weight (kg) 3 Sizes S M L RRP (£) 12 15 17
DOUBLE BELL*
More sizes available.
ADX
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana Weight (kg) 5 Sizes S M L RRP (£) 15 18 22
THUMB PIANOS SMALL MOUNTED THUMB PIANO Assorted colours and patterns
KAS
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (Ømm) 120 RRP (£) 12
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 160 x 80 RRP (£) 8
MEDIUM MOUNTED THUMB PIANO KAM Assorted colours and patterns
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 380 x 250 x 200 Weight (kg) 0.3 RRP (£) 60
TPM
This thumb piano has a rosewood body with two vibrato holes and seventeen tuned steel keys.
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (Ømm) 150 RRP (£) 15
This is a box thumb piano with bamboo keys.
MEDIUM THUMB PIANO Factory produced
A beautifully decorated six key thumb piano mounted in a coconut shell.
Traditional thumb piano
TPS
Designs vary
This five key thumb piano, nicknamed ‘the traveller's friend‘, is a small, portable entertaining accompaniment for long journeys.
A beautifully decorated seven key thumb piano mounted in a coconut shell.
BOX THUMB PIANO*
THUMB PIANO
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 127 x 178 Weight (kg) 0.6 RRP (£) 35
TPB TRADITIONAL THUMB PIANO Assorted designs Made from a block of wood, tuned metal keys and bottle top resonators.
TPL
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 150 Weight (kg) 0.8 RRP (£) 70 6
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XYLOPHONES BALAFON 6 KEY Also available in 9 and 10 note.
BS6
This six key West African xylophone is amplified by dried fruits beneath attached to each key. It is not tuned to the Western scale. Country Gambia Dimensions (mm) 450 x 260 x 150
FLUTES A wooden flute decorated by burning patterns into the wood.
ATENTEBEN*
FLK
PRODUCT DETAILS 500 5
STRINGS GOURD GUITAR*
Sizes may vary A two stringed lute with a dried fruit body.
ARCHED HARP*
LUT
8 and 10 string available
This beautifully decorated lute is made in Accra by the Burkina community. It is made with wood, natural skin and gourd. PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana RRP (£) 150 7
Traditional African Harp An arched harp typical of the African continent.
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana Dimensions (mm) 760 x 280 x 150 Weight (kg) 5 RRP (£) 130
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana Weight (kg) 5 RRP (£) 60
NGONI 6 STRING*
Sizes may vary Ashanti flute from the southcentral region of Ghana made from bamboo.
FLA
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana Dimensions (mm) 370 x 30Ø Weight (g) 500 RRP (£) 17
Country Kenya Dimensions (mm) 380 x 20Ø
Weight (g) RRP (£)
Available in small (10, 12, 14 key) and large (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 key)
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana Dimensions (mm) 560 x 480 x 300 Weight (kg) 1.3 RRP (£) 60
1.14 52
KENYAN FLUTE
BS8
This balafon is traditionally made in the Dagarti style of North Western Ghana. It is tuned to the pentatonic scale and is amplified by dried fruits beneath the keys.
PRODUCT DETAILS Weight (kg) RRP (£)
BALAFON 8 KEY*
NGO
HAR
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DRUMS MINI DJEMBE
DJX
Designs vary
SMALL DJEMBE
Assorted diameters and colours
These small natural skin drums are available painted or carved.
DJS
These drums are traditionally made by specialist craftsmen. The drum body is made from seasoned dead mango wood and the skin is goat.
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 150 x 110Ø RRP (£) 8
PRODUCT DETAILS
Country Guinea, Senegal Dimensions (mm) 180 x 150Ø
VALUE DJEMBE
Assorted colours and patterns
DJV
High quality djembe drum with a wide variety of unique dotted designs.
Two designs available
18
MEDIUM DJEMBE
Smaller and larger sizes available
DJM
This west African drum is traditionally made and has natural skin. Its size makes it portable and is suitable for the young to the intermediate player.
PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 300 x 180Ø RRP (£) 30
LARGE DJEMBE
RRP (£)
DJL
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Senegal Dimensions (mm) 400 x 200Ø RRP (£) 62
This strong and sturdy fibreglass drum is easy to play and light in weight. It is ideal for use in schools and groups. PRODUCT DETAILS RRP (£) 90 Dimensions (mm) 450 x 280Ø
PERCUSSION SISTRUM RATTLE Sizes may vary
These bright and ancient rattles are made from a piece of wood wrapped in colourful cloth. The flattened bottle tops give the instrument a distinctive sound. PRODUCT DETAILS
SIS
CAS-CAS Designs vary
CAS
These easy to play instruments are hand painted and vibrantly coloured. PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 170 RRP (£) 5
Country Ghana Dimensions (mm) 300 x 160
RRP (£)
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COCONUT RATTLE Colours vary
SHS
SHR
Colours vary
Coconut covered in a net of beads attached to a wooden handle.
Hollowed gourd decorated with a net of glass beads.
PRODUCT DETAILS RRP (£) 10
PRODUCT DETAILS
COWRIE SHEKERE
Country
RRP (£)
SHC
Ghana
15
MEDIUM SHEKERE*
Sizes vary
Available in small and large
Painted hollowed gourd covered with a net of cowrie shells.
Gourd covered in net of glass beads, for playing by hand.
PRODUCT DETAILS
PRODUCT DETAILS Country Ghana RRP (£) 35
Country
RRP (£)
Kenya
25
CAXIXI
Sizes and colours vary
CAR
DOUBLE CAXIXI Sizes and colours vary
Woven basket rattle with gourd base, filled with stones.
Colourful double chamber woven basket rattle filled with stones.
PRODUCT DETAILS
PRODUCT DETAILS
RRP (£)
RRP (£)
Country
Ghana
Country
6
RAKATAK
Sizes vary Rattle made from a wooden handle and gourd rings. Designs made by burning.
RAK
Available attached to raffia
Juju beans attached to kente print band fastened with velcro. Comes in pairs. PRODUCT DETAILS Country
RRP (£)
Ghana
12
Ghana
8
JUJU BEAN RATTLE
Small and large sizes available Dried palm nut shells attached to a wooden handle.
RRP (£)
6
ANKLE JUJU BEAN RATTLE*
CAD
RAJ
Country Ghana Dimensions (mm) 300
Country Senegal Dimensions (mm) 220 x 160
RRP (£)
SHM
PRODUCT DETAILS
PRODUCT DETAILS
9
SHEKERE
RJA
8
WAIST JUJU BEAN RATTLE* Juju beans attached to woven raffia band to be worn around the waist during dance. PRODUCT DETAILS
Country Ghana Dimensions (cm) 100 x 15
RRP (£)
12
RJW
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GOURD RATTLE
RAG
Colours vary
RAH
Hosho seed pods attached to a wooden handle.
A dried gourd decorated by burning and carving attached to a sturdy wooden handle.
PRODUCT DETAILS Country
PRODUCT DETAILS Country
HOSHO MARACA
RRP (£)
Zimbabwe
5
Kenya
Dimensions (mm) 240 RRP (£) 8
TIK TAK
Small and large available, designs vary
TIR
Made with natural skin, painted in a zebra or giraffe design.
Sizes RRP (£)
Kenya
S 4
This tik tak is made from a carved hollowed gourd and cowrie shells. PRODUCT DETAILS Country
PRODUCT DETAILS Country
TIC
TIK TAK
RRP (£) L 6
Kenya
5
PAINTED SHAKER Designs vary
SEED BEAN RATTLE Colours vary
Rubber plant seeds attached to a vibrantly coloured fibreglass handle. PRODUCT DETAILS Dimensions (mm) 250 x 90 RRP (£) 8
RAF
RGP
A hollowed gourd filled with seeds and painted with bright colours, this shaker makes rain like sounds. PRODUCT DETAILS Country
RRP (£)
Senegal
5
10