The melodies of the djunduns, created through their different tunings, create the "bass line" underneath the djembes.

The melody of these instruments is the "guide line" which runs through the music and contains the musical theme of the piece.

kenkeni: time keeper of the musical piece, the metronome.

sangban: sings the most melodic and difficult rhythms and holds the musical theme.

dununba: deep , low bass, brings in the power. The dununba has intentional conversation with the sangban.