Description for: Djembe
Carved from Mango wood, the goatskin head is tunable with rings and cords.
The Djembe is of West African origin. Due to its unique goblet shape, it produces a wide variety of tones. It is played easily with the hands. The rhythms produced can be very cathartic and healing.
Striking the skin near the center with the palm produces a bass note; striking the skin nearer the rim with the fingers flat produces a tone, and the same position with the fingers relaxed so that the fingertips snap to the head of the drum produces a slap. The slap has a high, sharp sound and the tone is more "round" and full.