Slap Djembe - Pre-tuned 6 to 12 inch - 6 inch (head)

Slap Djembes come with a wealth of features making them easy to play, transport, and most importantly giving them a great sound, great design, well-tuned drumhead and durable construction

Attn Intermediate to pro players: you will be blown away at the sound for the price and the tactile playing surface provides an authentic feel.  A fantastic supplement to your collection utilized for portability and outdoors use.

All SLAP brand drums include a tactile playing surface providing an authentic feel and includes the innovative “how-to-play” graphics printed directly on the drumhead.  These show where the hands should strike to obtain a variety of sounds, making it effortless to create booming bass, crisp slaps, and singing open tones.  As one teacher put it “the graphics are a godsend when teaching the different sounds and tones of hand percussion.” 

A Staple in music education

The djembe produces a wide variety of sounds, making it the perfect choice to drive rhythm and energy, enhancing any musical style or performance.  The colorful pattern wrapped around the drum gives a fun and exciting look, inviting young students to learn and play.  Teachers appreciate the durable build and stable tuning, withstanding the rigors of the classroom.  ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

The “how-to-play” graphics on the drumhead make teaching and learning simple and allow you to tailor your class to be inclusive to different types of learners, opening the door to music-making for all levels and abilities.

Fun look, vibrant sound

The colorful pattern wrapped around and bonded to the drum gives a fun look suitable for classes and personal use, as well as drum circles, demonstrations, and events. Their lightweight body and carrying strap also allows for easy transportation between and during playing sessions or events.

The design on the drum head shows examples of hand positions that can be employed to obtain a fabulous variety of tones from the drum, from punchy bass to cracking highs. When you hit the skin, let your hand bounce back allowing the sound to ring.

The Bass

The best sound is achieved in the centre of the drum. Keep your palm flat and stiff and strike the drum firmly.

The Tone

Straighten all your fingers at the same time. There are numerous hand positions that can be used to create the tone. Think of your hand as a straight extension of your arm, and you should get a solid ‘thud’ sound.

The Slap

This stroke can be played in the same position as the tone, the difference is that one relaxes the hand and arm to hit the drum with a slap-like motion. Spreading your fingers out slightly when they strike the djembe helps create a crisp clear sound.