Djembe

Djembe is an African ethnic drum. Refers to the percussion group of percussion musical instruments. Historians find the first mention of him in written sources of the 13th century. Then, among the musicians of the African state of Mali, wooden percussion instruments covered with leather were common. Later this tool spread to the entire African region.

In Europe, djembe became known only in the middle of the last century. Among those who actively promoted the use of djembe in modern arrangements of pop melodies, one can single out such musicians as Gerald Achi and Leon Mably. The playing style of these masters is highly appreciated by critics and colleagues. And video tutorials of their djembe playing can be found on the Internet at popular video hosting sites. It is thanks to the wide access to educational materials that this tool is so popular among young people. After all, learning to play it is not at all difficult. This means that even a person who has not received a special musical education can master the playing technique.

In addition, it is now easy to buy a djembe in Kiev, Odessa, Lvov, Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk or any other city in Ukraine. After all, almost any online store of musical instruments and equipment will be able to organize the delivery of your goods in integrity and safety to any locality in our country.

The main thing is to decide on the type of djembe you want to learn to play. Classic - made from natural ingredients. Or on a modern one - which contains exclusively artificial materials. The advantage of the first instruments in appearance and maximum closeness to the original sound. Also very popular are tools made of artificial materials and a screw-type membrane tightening structure. Such drums are more reliable in operation. They are not afraid of rain, snow and other atmospheric precipitation, as well as temperature changes. In other words, they are all-season. These drums are more suitable for street musicians, as well as for real professionals. Very important characteristics of the African djembe drum are the diaphragm diameter and the height of the instrument itself. It is on her that you need to pay special attention to when buying. The larger the diameter of the diaphragm and the height of the drum, the deeper the bass and rich sound can be produced. However, larger tools are more difficult to transport. Therefore, many musicians choose more compact djembes.

In conclusion, I would like to say that this ethnic drum can be an excellent original gift for your relatives or friends. If you are looking for something to give to your brother, husband, work colleague, dad, son or just an old friend, pay attention to djembe. Ease of use, ease of learning and fun to play - this is what makes many people choose this particular musical instrument. And the originality of the gift will leave indelible and pleasant memories for the birthday person for many years.