Djembe Drum 13" diameter, 50cm high, bamboo

Please Note: The '13 inch djembe drum' has an overall diameter of the djembe is approx 13”. It has a 12” playing head diameter (=/- 0.5”).

The '13 inch bamboo djembe drum, 50cm high' is made from woven bamboo fibres, reinforced with resin for extra strength. The result is a beautiful drum that is much more compact and much lighter than traditional wooden models.

This 50cm high and 13" djembe drum, has a playing head diameter of 12", which is as big as most full sized (60cm to 65cm high) African djembe drum.

At-a-glance

• Approx djembe drum 12 inch playing head, around 13" overall diameter, 50cm high shell.
• Woven bamboo fibres with resin-reinforced shell for strength and stable tuning.
• Genuinely lightweight djembe, roughly one-third the weight of similar wooden drums.
• Designed as djembe drums for schools with easy lift-and-carry for KS2–KS5.
• Clear tones for whole-class djembe percussion and mixed world-music ensembles.

They are ideal for use in Early Years and SEN settings because they are so light, coming in at around a third of the weight of their wooden counterparts. Pupils can tilt and move the African djembe drum more safely, making it easier to teach posture, hand technique and ensemble listening in djembe classes.

This '13 inch Bamboo djembe drum' model blends easily with other hand drums and tuned percussion as part of wider djembe African percussion work. Matching 8", 10" and 14" sizes let you build graded parts or expand an existing set.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best size for a djembe drum?
For most KS2–adult players, a 12" head on a 50–65cm shell is a flexible choice. This 50cm model with 12" head works well as a djembe for beginners and more experienced players alike.

How long does a djembe last?
With sensible care, a good djembe shell can last many years; heads and ropes are the parts that may need replacing. Sharing simple djembe drum facts with pupils—no sitting on drums, avoid damp, store off the floor—helps instruments survive busy school use.

Is this 13 inch bamboo djembe suitable for Primary and SEND learners?
Yes. The bamboo shell keeps the weight low so it’s easier for Primary, Secondary, Adult and many SEND learners to carry and tilt. For smaller hands or seated circles, you can mix this with 8" or 10" bamboo djembe drums.

N.B. For SEN settings: When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable SEND teaching resources. Please visit our SEND resources page to see the range - free resources have a purple "FREE" label alongside.

The EAN of this product is 5060344030328