Djembe

Djembe

A djembe is an African drum with a single, rawhide-covered head and rope tuning. Its body is usually made of hardwood and it is played with bare hands.

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djembe

Musical equipment; Drums

A djembe is an African drum with a single, rawhide-covered head and rope tuning. Its body is usually made of hardwood and it is played with bare hands.

Djembe Drums

Music; Music instruments

This rope tuned, skin covered goblet drum is famous for the unique and variety of sounds its can produce when played bare handed. This is because of hardwood body and the ...

djembe lace

History; African history

Miniature brass djembe charms are perfect for use as a djembe necklace or djembe keychain. Either way, the djembe drum or African dance enthusiast will love to wear one of these ...

ebony djembe key chain

History; African history

This unique djembe keychain from Ghana is hand crafted out of solid ebony wood. it is used in special occasions.

african djembe and other drums

History; African history

A djembe is an acient african drum which is usually used in traditional events or occasiions, there are many types of djembes depending on the intra traditions in africa.

african djembe and other drums

History; African history

A djembe is an acient african drum which is usually used in traditional events or occasiions, there are many types of djembes depending on the intra traditions in africa.

National Association of Rudimental Drummers (NARD)

Musical equipment; Drums

This was the rudimental body prior to Percussive Arts Society (PAS).

Percussive Arts Society (PAS)

Musical equipment; Drums

The governing body over all things drumming. They hold a popular annual convention once a year called PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention).

press roll

Musical equipment; Drums

Another type of Buzz or Multiple Bounce Roll. The performance typically requires the performer to dig in a bit more, lightly pressing the drumsticks into the drumhead, causing a ...

roulement

Musical equipment; Drums

(African term) A djembe roll is when a djembe player fills space with many notes to create a rumbling effect.

boom whackers

Musical equipment; Drums

Long colorful tubes that produces various tones. Popular kid's percussion instrument common in musical education. Many elementary schools and junior high schools incorporate ...

cut-time

Musical equipment; Drums

A time signature synonymous with 2/2 time. This is one of two time signatures (the other being Common Time) that do not have to be written as numbers. When 4/4 or Common Time is ...

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