by Ruth Williams
Unless you are aware of your requirements, browsing for djembe drums to buy is often rather challenging. A drum's personality is created by its size, tuning mechanism, shell composition and head type. The drum is your voice; hence, it should be an extension of yourself. This buying guide should shed some light on the subject, allowing you to find your perfect drum.
<b>Picking the material for your shell</b>
In making the djembe, a wide variety of shells can be used to create an instrument that is man-made or authentically natural. When deciding what to buy, take into account the environment in which you intend to play the drum. If you opt for a natural or wood body material, it has to be one that was specifically treated to prevent rot or bugs in the drum. Be careful when buying a traditionally built drum because this can be a problem in some foreign places. The drum's body is generally manufactured out of a type of fiberglass The performance of synthetic drums are excellent even in bad situations and are extremely durable. The tones sound a little different and not as earthy however the projection is alright as you are playing.
<b>Pickings the head for your drum</b>
Traditionally, a djembe drum head is made out of some type of skin, normally goat hide. These are fine, especially on more traditional drums but require additional upkeep. The best drum head for a dry environment is made of natural skin, which has a sound that is very rich. But, if the weather is very humid where you live, you probably should choose a man-made drum head. Synthetic heads tend to be made from Mylar, or sometimes a different polyester film. Synthetic heads are designed to mimic the feel of a natural head; these heads are also wonderful for studio work. Heads made of man-made materials work well in nearly any weather conditions - a versatile advantage that distinguishes them for players who aren't professionals.
<b>Selecting a tuning method</b>
Most drums that are manufactured use mechanical tuning, meaning that not rope, but bolts are used. This is a popular design since learning to tune the drum heads and change them is quite easy: all you have to do is unscrew the bolts and take the head off. With a rope tuned drum, it takes a bit more practice. If you have this type of tuning, you should find a professional to assist you the first couple of times until you feel comfortable with the procedure of tuning and changing the skin. Tune your percussion instrument properly to avoid harming a drum. Rope tuning is the more traditional method and when combined with a natural head, gives you a unique and authentic body to the sound.
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Title: The Complete Guide To Buying A Djembe Drum
Author: Ruth Williams
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Keywords: buying guide,djembe drum,goat skin,synthetic head,fiberglass,shell,tuned mechanically,rope tuning,choose a drum,natural,humid climate,djembe
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Category: Music
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