Meinl Percussion HDJ17-L Tuned Djembe Hand Drum - Professional African Mahogany Wood Carved Drum with Mali Weave Ropes - Authentic Handcrafted Instrument for Drum Circles, Music Therapy & Performances - 2 Year Warranty

LEARN TO PLAY IN MINUTES strike the center with your whole hand for deep, resonant bass and near the rim with your fingers for high-pitched slap tones; this djembe is a perfect instrument for getting the confidence to play percussion with no experience

WHY IT MATTERS a lot of fun musical adventures don't require time-consuming practice on a drum set; with the Meinl Headliner Djembe, you can play in drum circles, acoustic shows with bands, jam with friends and family, or teach students about rhythm

ZOOM IN the shell is hand made out of a single piece of solid mahogany from certified managed forests (NOT glued together wood pieces); the exterior is beautifully hand carved and looks great for decoration in your home or studio

DRIVING THE SOUND you can get a lot of different sounds from its traditional goat skin rawhide head; this head produces a classic warm, yet clear tone while being remarkably durable

OF NOTE the djembe comes tuned and ready to play right out of the box; the West African Mali Weave rope tuning system holds a long-lasting pitch, and we pre-stretch the ropes so it sounds great right away (comes with tuning instructions)

BY THE NUMBERS mahogany shell measures 12" wide x 24" tall and weighs about 15.4 lbs; goat skin head measures 12" with a 10" playing area (head is slightly larger than the playing area because it wraps around and down the rim)

THE BOTTOM LINE this is your chance to grab a hand made, all-purpose, sturdy djembe that easily produces a wide range of sound indoors or outside; it's not intimidating to play—even if you're a beginner—and looks beautiful on display

THE BIG PICTURE Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality