The instrument appears in various sizes that can be loosely categorized into soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. A'dungus are often played in quartets or quintets. The strings of the bass a'dungu are tuned only to the pitches of the tonic triad, and more notes can be played by placing the finger on a string any distance from the neck to raise the pitch.
The instrument comes in different sizes, including soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. A'dungus are often performed in groups of four or five musicians. The strings of the bass a'dungu are tuned only to the notes of the tonic triad, and additional notes can be played by adjusting the finger position on the string.