Djembe

A djembe (pronounced / JEM-bay) also known as djimbe, jenbe, jymbe, jembe, yembe, or jimbay, or sanbanyi in Susu; is a skin covered hand drum, shaped like a large goblet, and meant to be played with bare hands.

It is a member of the membranophone family of musical instruments: a frame or shell (in the djembe’s case it is a shell) covered by a membrane or drumhead made of one of many products, usually rawhide.

Djembes are commonly about 12″ (30 cm) in diameter and 24″ (60 cm) in height, varying a few inches. They can also be found at many smaller sizes, from 5″ (13 cm) up to 18″ (46 cm) in diameter.

The primary notes are generally referred to as “bass”, “tone” and “slap”, though a variety of other tones can be produced by advanced players. The slap has a high, sharp sound and the tone is more “round” and full. The bass is the lowest.

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