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Product Code: CM-PP6930

Djembe Drum 6″ diameter, 27cm high, World Slap synthetic – pre-tuned

£20.00 exc VAT

£24.00 inc VAT

Age 3 - 5

  • Instruments 1
  • Players 1
  • 0.45kg
  • L 27cm x W 15cm x H 15cm
  • Stock: 290
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  • Lightweight synthetic, pre-tuned djembe
  • Robust one-piece shell and strong Mylar skin
  • Great sound: bass, slap and tone
  • Great for SEND settings
  • Colourful design with novel printed hand positions
  • Made by the world's foremost djembe manufacturers in Bali

With a 6″ overall diameter and standing 27cm high, this is the smallest of the synthetic “World Slap” djembe pre-tuned range. It’s a great little drum for Foundation Stage and very young players up to age 5, but it’s a little too small for two-handed playing by Primary pupils. For a djembe that you can use with all year groups at KS1, better to go for the 8″ diameter, and go for the 10″ for KS2 upwards.

The pre-tuned design is clean and simple – there are no ropes or adjusters – and the hand prints on the playing head act as useful reminders to players of where they should be striking the drum.

The playing head is made from tough synthetic Mylar, a Dupont plastic that produces are really good sound and is quick and easy to wipe down. It’s also waterproof and so won’t change in tension if it gets damp (or soaked through!).

The shells are made of polyvinylchloride, the same strong plastic that is used for water pipes, and they’re very tough, light and strong. The shells are also very resonant and produce a very full sound. The one-piece shells are covered in a colourfully printed textile “sarong”, featuring flags and maps of the world, and have rubber bases that protects the floor from scratches and the drum from cracks.

The pre-tuned Slap djembes are a great low-cost, lightweight djembe and make a very good starter djembe, particularly for settings that prefer not to use animal skins. Make sure you choose the right size – download our chart showing hand sizes and recommended djembe diameters for each age group.

Compare this pre-tuned model with traditional wooden djembe of the same size.

Please Note: Diameters quoted are “overall diameters” and may vary by +/- 0.5″

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1 x Djembe Drum 6″ diameter, 27cm high, World Slap synthetic – pre-tuned

A class pack containing all of the instruments is an excellent choice for classroom teaching as well as creating an afterschool, or community group.

Richard McKerron

Just wanted to say that the drums are fabulous – delivered very quickly too.

Kate Page
Wigmore Hall

We have been more than satisfied with the quality of the drums. They look good and play well, and the kids have enjoyed using them.

Olly Davey
Regional Music Service

The music teacher is thrilled with his drums so it appears all is good thank you.

Bev Carter
Rowner Junior School

I absolutely cannot fault the service and effieciency of the orderig etc. Full marks from Mapledene!

Melanie Sanders
Mapledene School