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Thinking beyond the paradigm of keyboard-and-screen-based interfaces, this project is based on previous work on the Drumball. By converting rhythmic input into multimodal output, it creates an entangled ecosystem where the human body, digital musical instruments, and the Internet of Things intersect. Such a digital orality system could offer parents and practitioners a novel method for introducing children to literacy, STEAM skills and multimodal communication in the early years. I present design iterations of 1) a tangible rhythmic interface for digital drum talk inspired by the style of play of the Djembe, 2) aprotocol for sending piezo sensor outputs over a custom PCB shield, which can be recognized across multiple platforms and web-based environments without additional customization; and 3) a suite of rhythm-based learning games using the Alphariddims multimodal symbol system based on the Morse code. I argue that such a culturally-grounded approach to music technology design provides a viable avenue for the preservation and revitalization of the vibrant, yet intangible, cultural heritage and traditions ofthe African talking drum cultural systems.  \nAuthor Keywords  \nEarly literacy, drummology, talking drum, controller, microcontroller, rhythm-based web audio interaction  \n1. INTRODUCTION  \nDrummology is the field of research committed to the study of all social institutions connected to African talking drums. The etymology of the term ‘drummology’ can be traced to the words: ‘drum’, an English word for a percussion (musical) instrument that does not apply with complete success to the African instruments, which distinguish themselves by virtue of their communicative (linguistic) function; and‘logos’, a Greek word that signifies the study or science of something.“From there, one can distinguish the drummophony, that is to say, the translation of what is said on the drums, and drummography, the text [in written form] of which the drum rhythm is the origin” [1]. By studying rhythms and cultural practices of African societies from the pre-colonial period, drummology provides the foundation for a scientific treatment of drum language.  \nA talking drum is not only a musical instrument, but also a communication technology that has been used for centuries to transmit information at a distance through drum language. Although our present notion of language comes from the era of the dominance of speech and writing, drum language fulfills many of the functions of speech in a specially styled manner, that is informed by percussion instruments and rhythm. As a mode of communication, drum languages rely extensively on the use of metaphors and rhythmic codes played on the talking drums [2][3][4]. More recently, researchers in education, sociology and psychology have discussed“how the talking drum has been a viable cultural voice for many West and Central African cultures in the acquisition of literacy” [5] and can serve as a counterpart to school curricula to shape the way young people participate in the nation [6].  \nStill, a myriad of forces operating through the imperialism of Western power, language and technology have had causal effects on the erosion and near disappearance of many cultural traditions and practices worldwide, and the African talking drums are no exception. Whereas drums were altogether banned in the United States during the era of slavery [7], their role as widespread communication instruments have been eroded by new information and communication technologies. Ong noted the fact that “the movement from oralit","cbCaiqv8BZIcXplB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqv8BZIcXplB","pdf",7525879,"English","# Abstract\n# 1. Introduction\n# 2. 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