instrument decline in use as the guitar was introduced, and new chords and musical patterns from Europe entered Akan areas. By the early 20th century, as the Akan kingdoms became incorporated into the Gold Coast colony, and Christianity was introduced by British missionaries, the seperewa found its way into churches, Christian weddings and conferences. Playing method Seperewa can be played in different positions. The player can play while sitting down with the instrument resting on his lap, with the neck of the instrument standing upright. He may also play while standing, the instrument held firmly in the groin to gain enough support, the neck facing perpendicular in the same direction. Strumming and plucking are the two basic techniques applied and these are done by the thumbs and forefingers with some occasional assistance from the middle fingers. The seperewa player can even dance while he is playing or make some dramatic movements. See also Kora Simbin Harp Music of Ghana African music References External links Seprewa Kasa Osei Korankye and Koo Nimo Harp lutes Culture of the Ashanti Empire West African musical instruments Ghanaian musical instruments Ghanaian music