# Gankogui

> Ghanaian timeline rhythm practice tool with authentic sound samples. (iPhone/iPad app by BENJAMIN STEELE PAULDING.)

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- Developer: [BENJAMIN STEELE PAULDING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874667231)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gankogui/id6758734130/reviews.md

## What is Gankogui?

Gankogui is the iron double bell that plays the timeline rhythm for Ghanaian drum and dance music. All other musicians in the ensemble relate the timing of their parts to the gankogui rhythm. Gankogui is the West African ancestor of Afro-Caribbean clave. 

The Gankogui app offers users a library of Ghanaian timeline rhythms with authentic sound samples and flexible-tempo playback. Learners and practitioners of West African drum and dance music can use Gankogui as a powerful practice tool. Musicians and researchers can utilize the broad library of timeline rhythms to expand their knowledge of West African rhythm. Instrumentalists from all backgrounds can use Gankogui as a more exciting, advanced, and musically pleasing alternative to a standard metronome.

Reflecting the origins of these traditional bell patterns, the app is organized into two categories: Asante and Ewe. Asante features twelve timeline patterns using Kete and Fontomfrom dawuro sound samples. Ewe features eight bell patterns utilizing gankogui sound sample playback. 

Asante Bell Patterns
-Standard Kete Dawuro
-Adowa
-Adowa Highlife
-Fontomfrom: Akantam
-Fontomfrom: Nnawea
-Kete: Adaban
-Kete: Adowa Kete
-Kete: Akonkonobetee
-Kete: Apente
-Kete: Sresre Bi Di
-Nnwonkoro
-Sikyi

Ewe Bell Patterns
-Standard Ewe 12/8 Bell
-Adzogbo: Fast
-Adzogbo: Slow
-Borborbor
-Gahu
-Gota
-Kinka
-Tokoe

## Key features

- Library of Ghanaian timeline rhythms
- Authentic sound samples
- Flexible tempo playback
- Asante and Ewe rhythm categories
- Practice tool for musicians and dancers
- Alternative to metronome

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gankogui/id6758734130/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Indispensable tool for those studying West African music and dance

*2026-02-23*

This app is the first fully comprehensive collections of bell patterns found in the music of West Africa! I have not found anything better than this in this app sets the standard. One very neat feature is that the bells start in their traditional starting point but you can go into settings and change that if you’d like. I also very much appreciate the multiple notations. Being able to balance multiple bells volumes is also super cool! And don’t forget that there’s a rattle track you can turn on and off in settings as well!

## Frequently asked questions about Gankogui

### What is Gankogui?

Gankogui is an app that provides a library of Ghanaian timeline rhythms with authentic sound samples and adjustable tempo. It's designed as a practice tool for musicians and dancers of West African music.

### What kind of rhythms does Gankogui offer?

Gankogui features rhythms organized into Asante and Ewe categories. Asante includes twelve patterns like Kete and Fontomfrom dawuro, while Ewe offers eight bell patterns using gankogui sound samples.

### Can I adjust the tempo of the rhythms in Gankogui?

Yes, the app offers flexible-tempo playback, allowing you to adjust the speed of the authentic sound samples to suit your practice needs.

### Is Gankogui suitable for beginners?

Gankogui is a powerful practice tool for learners and practitioners of West African drum and dance music, offering authentic sounds and rhythms to aid in understanding and execution.

### Does Gankogui have ads?

No, Gankogui does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for focused musical practice and learning.

### What devices is Gankogui available on?

Gankogui is available for iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Gankogui updated?

Gankogui was last updated on February 10, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will depend on the developer's release schedule.

### What is the age rating for Gankogui?

Gankogui has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in music and rhythm.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-02-10

No release notes.

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