Endingidi

Endingidi: One String Fiddle – String instrument

The Endingidi features as part of the Ugandan string family and has various names depending on dialects, it is also known as an Adigirgi.

The Endingidi is a very distinctive member of the Ugandan string family, and has various names depending on dialect. It is also known as an Adigirgi.

Made up of a single string, it is attached to a flexible stick and will on occasion have a resonating chamber. The Endingidi is played with a bow, unlike other single string instruments.

Named after the kind of sounds the instrument produces, it is primarily played to enunciate words and phrases within larger performance ensembles.

Students/Roles

Equipment

  • Zoom H6 - Stereo setup 2x DPA
  • GoPro 4 - Timelapse recording
  • LG 360 Camera

References

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