Djembes
A djembe also known as jembe, jenbe, jymbe, yembe, or jimbay; is a skin-covered drum meant played with bare hands. According to the Bamana people in Mali,
the name of the djembe comes directly from the saying "Anke djé, anke
bé" which translates to "everyone gather together in peace" and defines
the drum's purpose. In the Bambara language, "djé" is the verb for "gather" and "bé" translates as "peace".
It is a member of the membranophone family of musical instruments: a frame or shell (in the djembe's case it is a wood shell) covered by a membrane or drumhead made of rawhide
or some other material. Djembes are commonly about 12" (30 cm) in
diameter and 24" (60 cm) in height, varying a few inches. They can also
be found in many smaller sizes, from 5" (13 cm) to 18" (46 cm) in
diameter. As a result of the goblet shape, the density of the wood, the internal carvings, and the skin, there is a wide range of tones
that can be produced by the djembe. The rounded shape with the extended
tube of the djembe body forms a device known in physics as a Helmholtz resonator,
giving it its deep bass note. The primary notes are generally referred
to as "bass", "tone", and "slap", though a variety of other tones can
also be produced by advanced players. The slap has a high and sharp
sound, the tone is more round and full, and the bass is low and deep.
Large Djembe This is not a drum for the meek at heart!
It's deep resounding bass will shake the walls and rattle
your bones. It's crisp tones and sharp slaps make this the
perfect drum for the drummer who wants something more
than the average Djembe.
Standard Djembe Stand up and be heard! This is our most
popular Djembe. It's well rounded balance of tones, slaps, bass and
it's ideal size make it a comfortable drum to play. It will be heard
above all other drums no matter how many others accompany you. No need
for amplification here!
Small Djembe
Size isn't all that counts. Our small Djembe has an amazing amount of
sound. As with all of our other drums, its tones, slaps and bass will
carry for miles. The convenience of a smaller drum offers an easier
travelling companion and a great size for beginners or children.
Mini Djembe
This drum is great to bring along to any outdoor activity. It's size
allows you to easily find room for it in a pack, or to carry it along
with you. Fear not! The bass, tones and slaps are not compromised in
this little drum. It jst has a little less volume. Many have been
surprised that this little drum can have so much sound!
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