Which djembe drum size you need will be dependent on your particular height, drum playing ability and whether you will be mainly playing the drum whilst standing up or sitting down. These types of drums can be played whilst standing up or sitting down so it is important that you get the correct size for you.
Generally, an adult will need a djembe with a 12" head or larger. Young people should go for something smaller - 7 to 10" drums. In order to work out what sized drum you will require you will need to place the heel of your hand on the rim of the djembe and stretch your hand across the drum head, your fingers should just cross the centre of the drum. If the drum head is too small, your hands will be too large and it will be difficult to play
The drum also has to be the right size to be able to sit comfortably between your legs. One should make sure that the drum they have selected can sit comfortably between their legs and that their arms can strike out and hit the head from various angles. With experience and practice it becoming possible to control and move the position of the drums with your legs whilst playing. It is possible to pick up the drum and beat it for an extra explosive resonance, by just using the knees.
After a few sessions of playing your new drum you should feel at ease with it. You should practice playing the drum both sitting down and standing up.It is best to make sure early on that this is the right sized drum for you. This brings forth the idea of the "Suzuki" method of learning music that was once popular. Children learned how to play the violin and become familiar with the instrument by walking around with it whilst playing. It takes time to be totally at one with your instrument. This is why size is important. Getting the right djembe is the foundation of you djembe playing career.
Size is an important factor to take into consideration when deciding on a djembe drum. Also whether you prefer a traditional wooden djembe or the more modern synthetic type.
Generally, an adult will need a djembe with a 12" head or larger. Young people should go for something smaller - 7 to 10" drums. In order to work out what sized drum you will require you will need to place the heel of your hand on the rim of the djembe and stretch your hand across the drum head, your fingers should just cross the centre of the drum. If the drum head is too small, your hands will be too large and it will be difficult to play
The drum also has to be the right size to be able to sit comfortably between your legs. One should make sure that the drum they have selected can sit comfortably between their legs and that their arms can strike out and hit the head from various angles. With experience and practice it becoming possible to control and move the position of the drums with your legs whilst playing. It is possible to pick up the drum and beat it for an extra explosive resonance, by just using the knees.
After a few sessions of playing your new drum you should feel at ease with it. You should practice playing the drum both sitting down and standing up.It is best to make sure early on that this is the right sized drum for you. This brings forth the idea of the "Suzuki" method of learning music that was once popular. Children learned how to play the violin and become familiar with the instrument by walking around with it whilst playing. It takes time to be totally at one with your instrument. This is why size is important. Getting the right djembe is the foundation of you djembe playing career.
Size is an important factor to take into consideration when deciding on a djembe drum. Also whether you prefer a traditional wooden djembe or the more modern synthetic type.
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