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November 9, 2011 | 
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What is a Wood djembe drum?
A djembe (play /ˈdʒɛmbeɪ/ jem-bay) also known as jembe, jenbe, djbobimbe, jymbe, yembe, or jimbay, or sanbanyi in Susu;
A Wood djembe drum is a skin-covered drum meant to be played with bare hands (but could be played with drum sticks). 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”.
A Wood djembe drum 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 Wood djembe drum . 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.
Wood djembe drum, ‘African Elephant’ Price $137.95
Beautiful and sonorous, this djembe drum depicts an African elephant. It comes from Daniel Asante’s skill and imagination. Carved by hand, the pachyderm holds the cup-shaped drum in its back. Hand-woven kente cloth surrounds it. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in cotton, and a macramé cord can be slung over the shoulder.
Wood djembe drum, ‘Think Together’ Price $167.95
Daniel Asante carves an extraordinary djembe drum from tweneboa wood. He depicts solemn faces in high relief that gaze thoughtfully from the base. Illustrating a wise saying, its name Tikoro Nkoagyina is an Akan word meaning “two heads are better than one.
Wood djembe drum, ‘Ultimate’ Price $279.95
Robert K. Ghartey finds inspiration in Ghana’s musical and textile traditions for the elegant design of this djembe drum. It is carved by hand from tweneboa wood featuring the unique edwene asa patterns found in kente cloths. Meaning “ultimate,” edwene asa appears under the drumhead and at the base.
Wood djembe drum, ‘Elephant Village’ Price $317.95
Evoking the majestic African savannah, an elephant trumpets with pride on the outskirts of a Ghanaian village. Robert K. Ghartey crafts a handsome djembe drum from seasoned tweneboa wood. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in cotton, and a macramé cord can be slung over the shoulder.
Wood djembe drum, ‘Kente Pillar’ Price $348.99
Poised in the hands of a rhythm conductor, the African djembe drum comes to life as sound travels from the taut goat skin head, plummets to the depths of the body, resonates in intense waves of power, then exits the drum magically, drawing the gathered crowd into its alluring beat. This djembe is hand-carved from wood by Joseph Aboagye and wrapped in patterned cotton kente cloth to enhance its visual appeal. An exquisite example of percussive…….
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