Percussion Plus World Slap Djembe mechanically tuned - 12''

Percussion Plus’ mega-popular World Slap Djembes are a top choice for music education. Manufactured in the world’s premier Djembe factory in Bali, these fantastic educational drums are durable, resonant, and vibrant. With their instructive drumheads and robust construction, Slap Djembes make a brilliant addition to any music education setting.

Designed to stand the test of time in classroom environments, the strong yet lightweight design amplifies their accessibility without compromising on sound; the booming bass acts as a foundation, with crisp slaps and deep resonant tones providing the exciting variety that makes these djembes ideal for group music lessons.

Supplied either rope tuned, mechanically tuned or pre-tuned and in a range of sizes and packs, the World Slap Djembe range encourages you to form your own djembe circle and get playing. They are fantastic tools for SEND learning, Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET) and can even be used as part of CPD programmes for teachers looking to develop their musical options and skills!

These mechanically tuned djembes are supplied with a tuning wrench, combining the practicality of the pre-tuned drums with the musical refinement of the rope tuning.

This '12 inch Mechanically Tuned Percussion Plus Slap djembe' is the biggest drum in the mechanically tuned Slap djembe range - it's 60cm high and has an 12 inch diameter playing head and a carrying strap. It's suitable for players of secondary age and for adults too.

The djembe drum shell and skin are synthetic and the skin is stretched using a modern bolt tensioning system. The drumming djembe can be easily tuned using the wrench provided, and damaged drumheads can be quickly and inexpensively replaced.

The 12 inch mechanically tuned Percussion Plus slap djembe produces great high and low tones. The drum is light-weight, it makes a very good sound and it will last for years.

Slap Djembes

Slap Djembes are easy to play, transport, and they make a great sound. They're attractively designed and are manufactured from modern synthetic materials, making them very reliable and great value.

Playing technique

All Slap djembes have an innovative 'how to play' guide printed on the drum skin. The printed graphic offers suggested hand positions for the three main tones used in djembe playing: slap, tone, and bass. This can be a very helpful reminder to players and for the teacher means more time can be spent on other things. As with all types of djembe, after you hit the skin, let your hand bounce back allowing the sound to ring out.

The Bass - the best sound is achieved in the centre of the drum. Keep your palm flat and stiff and strike the drum with a bouncing motion.

The Tone - straighten all your fingers at the same time. Think of your hand as a straight extension of your arm, and you should get a solid ‘thud’ sound.

The Slap - this stroke can be played in the same position as the tone, the difference is that one relaxes the hand and arm to hit the drum with a slap-like motion. Spreading your fingers out slightly when they strike the djembe helps create a crisp clear sound.