ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT

The lightweight and high-quality LENA djembe is equipped with a Fiberskyn membrane, its low weight allows for easy transportation, and the whole body is wrapped in an elegant fabric with beautiful motifs. The djembe is suitable for beginners as well as experienced players and is an excellent choice for those looking for pleasantly high and rich bass tones.

The djembe includes a strap for easy carrying.

• Height: approx. 27 cm | 11"
• Diameter: approx. 16 cm | 6" (playing surface)
• Membrane: Synthetic

INTERESTING FACTS

The djembe is a traditional African drum that originates from West Africa. It is renowned for its rich, expressive sound and is popular across many music genres worldwide. Typically made from a hollowed-out piece of wood and covered with an animal skin, often goat, which is stretched and affixed to the drum body using rope or metal rings. The djembe is played solely with the hands and allows for a wide range of tones from deep bass to high slaps. Players can vary the sound produced through different striking techniques, pressure, and hand positioning. The djembe is not just a musical instrument but also holds spiritual and communicative significance in African cultures, being used in various rituals and celebrations.