A-Star 6 Inch Painted Djembe

This wonderful 6 inch African Djembe (pronounced jem-bay) easily allows percussionists of all ages to perform the various sounds and tones expected by striking different parts of the djembe drum skin with the drummer’s hands and fingers; tone, slap and bass techniques. It is ideal for teaching the basics and intricacies of rhythm, metre, call & response and improvisation.

The djembe is one of the world’s most popular drums that is now a mainstay within schools and education, promoting the sounds and cultural diversity of African and world music. These beautiful A-Star Djembes are traditionally hand made using high quality solid wood and feature natural goatskin heads and rope tuning. They are individually decorated with colourful patterned beading in African inspired designs. 

Now more popular than ever within the music syllabus and percussion ensembles, this high quality and excellent value djembe, designed specially for students and use in education, is available in a range of sizes, from the 3 inch model, up to the master-drummer imposing 10 inch drum. Also available in ‘class set’ packages for even better value for money.

 

Did You Know?

There are many sounds and tones that can be produced by the djembe:
 
1. The "bass" sound which is relatively low pitched is made by striking the djembe drum skin right in the middle
 
2. Whereas the tone is produced by striking the edge of the drum skin using the wrist or bottom of the palm to create a medium pitched sound.
 
3. The slap which is known to give off the most high pitched sound is said to be the most difficult sound to produce on the djembie. The slap is achieved by the drummer striking the drum usually nearer the edge - there are many types of slap and playing methods vary around the globe.