Ethnic musical instruments are famous for the various tones in which they can be played. The change in tone produces a great change in the ultimate mood created. This can cause a different appeal to the emotions of the audience. They feel the difference in this tone as music can cultivate waves analogous to the tunings made.

Depending on the constructional features, a conga drum can be operated in an open tone or can be molded according to the notes of the music. They offer you different harmonic notes according to the interest of the player and the listener. 

An aluminum doumbek can produce three tones. They are generally made on the basis of how you play with it. A right hand can produce a bass tone generally called dum or a ringing like tone known as tek. When you are using your left hand, you can listen to the ka note. 

Egyptian Oud can produce deep tones. But they can be made to produce even the quarter of that note. This is highly used in Arabic songs or musical areas. Their rich tone can create long lasting impressions even in the ears of each bypasser. The tones can be adjusted to relate with different moods.

Thus as the tones vary, the effect of music reaching the users ears also vary. It is very simple to tune the instruments once you get the hang of it. The song can be tuned to delicate as well as fast notes. The way in which the instrument is played as well as the adjustments made in the body of the instrument can create different tones in the music flowing out of it.