In the olden days, Fijians used to play nose flutes made from local materials. The Fijians’ traditional dances require chanting, beating of the lali, (lar-lee) a hollowed drum made from special type of tree and bamboo called derua (de-rooh-ah) is about 2 feet in length which is beaten on the ground at one end to produce different melodious sound effects and just mere clapping of hands that would stir the heart and soul of the performers to dance into a frenzied and trance-like manner that would portray not only the strength physically but also the power in the minds.

Over a hundred years ago, the introduction of different types of musical instruments to our country has made the Fijians learned them proficiently. Schools have their school band or choir. There are many churches in Fiji whose choirs have no musical accompaniments. There are local bands and local talented singers. Guitar, ukalele and drums are the prominent musical instruments used widely in the nation.