Percussion Plus Djembe, Drum, Hand Percussion, 12" Head (PP6653)

Our superior rope tuned Slap djembes feature durable polyester heads with tactile playing surface for authentic feel. The heads are pre-stretched, and the pitch can be adjusted with the nylon rope tuning which has double stringing for stability. Great drums for all djembe players, slap djembes are robust and lightweight, simple to transport and carry around. They are weatherproof, making them great for outdoor use. HOW TO PLAY: The design on the drumhead shows where the hand should strike the drum to obtain a fabulous variety of tones, from punchy bass to cracking highs. When you hit the skin, let your hand bounce back allowing the sound to ring. The slap: Played around the edge of the drum. Relax your hand and arm and hit the drum with a slap-like motion. Spread your fingers out slightly when they strike the edge of the djembe. The tone: Straighten all your fingers so they strike the drumhead flat at the same time. Aim to strike the drum so that the joint where your fingers join your hand (at the first knuckle) is at the rim of the drum. Think of your hand as a straight extension of your arm, and you should get a solid 'thud' sound. The bass: The best sound is achieved in the centre of the drum. Keep your palm flat and stiff and strike the drum firmly.

• Synthetic drum heads with screen-printed surface
• Pre-stretched double strung nylon rope tuning
• Sarong wrapped head ring
• Heat sealed cotton cloth exterior
• Booming, loud bass tones and whip-crack highs