Bongo drum Model no:boo130nl Specification5"+6" Hard wood Cow heads Colour:matt Bongo drums produce high-pitched sounds, and should be held between the knees with the larger drum on the right when right-handed. They are traditionally played by striking the drumheads with the fingers and palms, although some contemporary compositions require sticks or brushes. Bongos can also be muted by placing part of the hand on top of the head while striking it at the same time. They have also become a popular instrument among soundtrack writers for movies and television, because of their versatility and high-pitched sounds.