Made popular in Cuba around the turn of the 20th century, bongos are heard today the world over, in all types of musical styles. Children can either play these sturdy, lightweight drums sitting, or can hold and march with them. They are 6" tall, with one 4"-diameter sturdy synthetic head, and the other 5" in diameter. The 2 heads produce 2 different pitches, high and low, which can be combined to play the liveliest Latin rhythms.