How Do You Buy A Djembe Drum?
The djembe is a folk drum whose popularity has increased dramatically in recent years, both as a house ware and as a musical instrument. Although djembe drums are available widely, quality and craftsmanship can vary a great deal. Thus, when buying a djembe drum, it’s useful to know a few things about what makes for a good quality drum. Step 1 Locate a retailer. Djembes are made in many continental locations, including several in North America. Many music store chains sell djembes, especially those that specialize in ethnic instruments or drums. Some djembes also are available in some import houseware stores, but, in most cases, it’s best to purchase from these only if you want a djembe for use as a decoration. Step 2 Check out the construction of any potential drum. Make sure all fastenings are secure without major signs of rust in the metal parts, fraying in the cloth parts, holes in the skin, or other clear signs of weak parts. Make sure the shape of the drum is clean and even, witho
