Small, tuned set of tubular drums. For *Heliogabalus Imperator*, *El Cimarron*, *Katharina Blum Concert Suite for Small Orchestra*, *Notations* and other pieces. With Mylar heads
Additional information
| Weight | 683664287 kg |
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| Alternate name | Boobams, Tuned Bongos |
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| Model No. | n/a |
| Maker | Gon Bops |
| Range |
F3-F5 |
| Categories | Emil Richards Collection, Other Chromatic Percussion |
| Tags | Africa, Asia & Australia, Central America/Caribbean, Complex, Dark, Europe, Hollow, Middle East, North America, Pitched: Chromatic, Short, Skin/Membrane, South America |
Videos:
Planet of the Apes
From *Planet of the Apes* (1968), composed by Jerry Goldsmith. Boobams are dispersed throughout this track.
Odd Couple
Boobams play a short lick in the beginning of *The Odd Couple* TV theme.
Night on Bop Mountain
A melodic and soloistic role is taken by the boobams in this track by Chet Baker, “A Night on Bop Mountain,” from his album *Young Chet.*
Pink Panther
Boobams act as a running lower rhythmic texture in *The Pink Panther* (1963) by Henry Mancini.
Batman TV
One of the themes from the *Batman* TV show of the 1960s, by composer Neal Hefti, includes boobams, playing a prominent, repeating melodic role, in addition to a bluesy solo.
Star Wars: Enter the Ewok
Boobams (although possibly not this set) play an underlying role in this clip from *Star Wars*.
Jurassic Park: Dennis Steals the Embryo (boobams)
Boobams play a lower ostinato through this entire cue from *Jurassic Park* (1993) by John Williams.
Hook: From Mermaids to Lost Boys (boobams)
This cue from *Hook* (1991) by John Williams features a short boobam solo.
Hook: The Lost Boy Chase (boobams)
The subtle sound of boobams in these few lines from *Hook* (1991) by John Williams were likely created by playing with fingers.
Mary Poppins: Jolly Holiday (boobams)
Boobams play a couple of quick figures in this clip from *Mary Poppins* (1964) by Richard and Robert Sherman.










