👏👍 Great video! Another nice thing about a full size Djembe is that when it’s not being played it always makes for a nice decorative end table with a colorful cloth over the top. 😉
Excellent overview; very instructional! It's cool that you did it with traditional wooden djembes. Perhaps you can do one with the synthetic Remo djembes too? I thought I was going to be happy with just one drum, so I ordered the Remo 12" size. The highs are excellent in that so-called "standard adult size," but I quickly realized that it is lacking in the low end. I wish that instead of calling the 12" the "standard size," that they'd call it instead the "lead size" or "standard lead size." It's great for solos. The 14" and larger drums could be called the "rhythm size" or "bass djembe size." My distinction may sound academic since you can play lead with a bass djembe if you wanted to, but it's an important one for folks who don't have the physical space or budget for more than one drum, and/or they want a djembe only for rhythm, for example. Thank you.
I found the same thing. My first Djembe was from Guinea. A 14" head. Deep powerful drum that weighed a ton. The 12" Remo was next. Good highs, lacking bass. I haven't tried a 14" Remo, maybe that would be the best of both worlds?
Yoooooo you two just saved me money. I was about to settle on a 10 or 12, but was concerned about the bass and don’t wanna buy a 2nd one if it’s lacking
I like the 14 inch sound. Thanks for allowing me to see the difference in sounds. Please if you would describe if any sound variance in head/skin types. Although the Djembe appears so simple there are explicite differences that a novice like myself would be ignorant of. Also does the heaviness of a Djembe have any effect on the sounds. Lighter is better to carry than heavy but not at the cost of richness. Love to hear your comments.
Great video! Question…I live near the beach and will almost always be playing at beach drum circles (except for practicing at home). My question/concern is about the effect the elements will have on the drum. I would prefer a natural wood and animal skin drum, but I’m worried about the salt, sand and humidity. When it comes to synthetic drums my concern is corrosion on the tuning heads. Any advice would be great…maybe a video on drum care? Thanks
got a mango 12 inch new,hand made not a factory reject,can not lift the bigger ones backs a bit gone but it sounds good just put a little more tension in it .jeff.
This is excellent for information, especially those of us who know nothing - thanks so much!
Now thats a quality material. Thank you, God bless you!
👏👍 Great video! Another nice thing about a full size Djembe is that when it’s not being played it always makes for a nice decorative end table with a colorful cloth over the top. 😉
that's a good way to ruin your drum head
Excellent overview; very instructional! It's cool that you did it with traditional wooden djembes. Perhaps you can do one with the synthetic Remo djembes too?
I thought I was going to be happy with just one drum, so I ordered the Remo 12" size. The highs are excellent in that so-called "standard adult size," but I quickly realized that it is lacking in the low end. I wish that instead of calling the 12" the "standard size," that they'd call it instead the "lead size" or "standard lead size." It's great for solos. The 14" and larger drums could be called the "rhythm size" or "bass djembe size."
My distinction may sound academic since you can play lead with a bass djembe if you wanted to, but it's an important one for folks who don't have the physical space or budget for more than one drum, and/or they want a djembe only for rhythm, for example.
Thank you.
I found the same thing. My first Djembe was from Guinea. A 14" head. Deep powerful drum that weighed a ton. The 12" Remo was next. Good highs, lacking bass. I haven't tried a 14" Remo, maybe that would be the best of both worlds?
Yoooooo you two just saved me money. I was about to settle on a 10 or 12, but was concerned about the bass and don’t wanna buy a 2nd one if it’s lacking
thank you for the video...just the information I need it!
Right on very valuable information
I like you 🙂 you are very thorough. And cute.
I like the 14 inch sound. Thanks for allowing me to see the difference in sounds. Please if you would describe if any sound variance in head/skin types. Although the Djembe appears so simple there are explicite differences that a novice like myself would be ignorant of. Also does the heaviness of a Djembe have any effect on the sounds. Lighter is better to carry than heavy but not at the cost of richness. Love to hear your comments.
Awesome info should’ve watched before I bought lol but still very happy with mybdrum
Thank you 🙏
Great video! Question…I live near the beach and will almost always be playing at beach drum circles (except for practicing at home).
My question/concern is about the effect the elements will have on the drum. I would prefer a natural wood and animal skin drum, but I’m worried about the salt, sand and humidity. When it comes to synthetic drums my concern is corrosion on the tuning heads. Any advice would be great…maybe a video on drum care? Thanks
Very clear!
got a mango 12 inch new,hand made not a factory reject,can not lift the bigger ones backs a bit gone but it sounds good just put a little more tension in it .jeff.
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