Abstract: The African tambourine is popular all over the world because of its simplicity, ease of learning, and unique tone. It has become people’s best choice for entertainment, fitness, parties, and performances. The size of the African drum should be determined according to the age of the target. The small 8-inch and standard 8-inch are suitable for kindergarten children under 6 years old, the small 10-inch is suitable for children over 6 years old, and the standard 10-inch is suitable for primary and secondary school students and adult beginners. After choosing the size, you still need to observe the details of the African drum. Let’s learn about the purchasing tips of the African drum. 1. How to choose the size of the African drum
The African drum is generally divided into: small 8 inches, standard 8 inches, small 10 inches, standard 10 inches, small 12 inches, and standard 12 inches.
Different sizes correspond to different price points, but you still need to choose a size that matches your height and hand size to get the best out of your drums. Of course, the larger the size, the better the sound will be, and the low, mid and high notes will be more distinct, so friends who have high requirements for sound quality can choose the largest one.
Small 8 inches, standard 8 inches: Kindergarten children under 6 years old are beginners, relatively compact and easy to carry.
10 inches smaller: children over 6 years old.
Standard 10 inches: primary and secondary school students and adult beginners.
Small 12-inch: for enthusiasts who have high requirements for sound quality.
Standard 12-inch: for personal performance and friends who pursue more professional skills.
2. How to choose a good African drum
1. Turn the African drum upside down and see if there are any traces of hand carving on the inside and outside. Good African drums usually have Traces of hand carving.
2. Look at the drum skin. Since the African drum skin originating from Africa has not been treated with any chemical method, the drum skin is usually not as white as the Chinese drum.
3. Smell carefully. If there is a paint smell, it means it is made in China. If you can smell a slight fishy smell of sheep and cattle, it means it was probably produced in Africa, because drum heads produced in Africa have not been chemically treated.
4. Carefully observe the inside and outside of the drum to see if there are any traces of splicing. If there are traces of splicing, you can 100% conclude that it is a domestic imitation drum.
5. Look at the patterns above. African handmade African drums are usually very deeply carved and lifelike, almost as if the wood is broken. However, domestic ones, due to their large output, are usually very carved. shallow.
6. Gently press the middle of the drum with your hands to see if there is any obvious deformation. Good African drums are usually very tight. If you hit them with your hands, the sound will be clear and crisp. If you choose a djembe with a loose head, it won’t have a good sound.
7. Lift the African drum by hand. If you find that the weight of the African drum is too light, it is not recommended to buy it.
8. Each hand-carved African drum is different. If you find a bunch of twins, they must be machined.