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- Latin America: Bongo, Cajon, Conga, Surdo
- Africa: Bougarabou, Djembe, Talking Drum
- Middle East: Dumbek
- India: Tabla, Dholak
- Frame Drum: Bodhran, Tar, Deff, Tambourine, Native American Drum, Ocean Drum
- Suggestions for Children
- Percussion books
Latin America
We carry the complete Latin Percussion catalog (LP, Matador,
and CP). You can see their products on the LP
website (external link).
Bongos
Afro-Cuban instrument of two small attached drums, one pitched higher than the other, generally held between the knees when played
Surdo
Double-headed Brazilian bass drum played with beater -- Synthetic
heads, rope tuning, strap and mallet included. Available by special order.
Please read this information on special orders.
Call us (301-270-9090) or email for prices and availability
Africa
Bougarabou
West African drums similar to Djembes in sound, but with a more conical shape. Our selection varies depending on availability from our suppliers. We generally carry bougarabous from Ghana that have goatskin heads, and others from Mali that may have cow or goat skin heads (both hairless and with hair). Contact us for our most current selection.
Djembe
(Pronounced "jem-bay") These are large, hand-made, goblet-shaped wooden drums.
The head is approximately 15 inches across and they stand about 26 inches high. The Djembe is the drum of the Mandinka people, dating
back to the great Mali empire of the 12th century. A goblet-shaped
hand drum traditionally chiseled from a solid log, the Djembe
is found in Guinea, Mali, Sierra Leone, the Ivory Coast and Senegal.
It is traditionally played standing with the drum between the
legs and supported with a shoulder harness. A sacred and versatile
drum utililzed in healing ceremonies, ancestor worship, rites
of passage, warrior rituals, as well as social dances.
Article: Tips for Purchasing a Djembe
Senegal Djembes -- These drums are generally about 12 inches in diameter, made of heavy, carved wood. Generally have a nice deep sound. Prices range from $175.00 to $225.00 Contact us for current selection. We also carry shea butter (pictured with Senegalese drum) to help keep your drum head and hands moisturized!
Mali & Ivory Coast Djembes -- These are the highest-quality African djembes we carry. Heavy wood with nice carvings. Lots of hand-finishing goes into these shells. The goatskin heads are of slightly higher quality. These come in a range of sizes. (see photo) Prices range from $175.00 to $375.00
Toca Djembes -- We carry a large selection of Toca "Synergy" or Freestyle Djembes. These have a fiberglass shell (several colorful finishes available) and a goatskin head (synthetic heads also available). We usually prefer the rope-tuned drums, but mechanically-tuned models are also available. Toca djembes are incredibly lightweight and easy to travel with. They have a very loud, crisp sound. If you've found that traditional wood djembes are too heavy for you, this is a great alternative. Toca djembes also have a 1-year warranty on the head: Toca will replace your drum if the head splits in that time frame. Sizes range from 9 to 14-inch diameters, and prices range from $89.00 to $225.00 We always have a big selection of these drums. Contact us for details on our most current selection.
Tabla Accessories -- parts and cases
We can rehead your Tabla Drums
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