Djembe Drum 3" diameter, 12cm high, wood - Carved EY

The ‘Djembe Drum 3 inch budget, 12cm high, Early Years’ is the smallest of our low cost djembe range and is supplied with a free wooden drumstick and our Early Years "Good Practice Guide". The drum is quite small - just 3" in diameter - but it's a working drum and not a toy, and makes a surprisingly good sound.

The 3 inch budget djembe drum really good for young children because it can be handled easily and carried around by the string handle, but it can also be played by older children and even grown-ups, either with the free wooden drumstick, or with the fingertips. Being small it makes a higher pitched sound than bigger drums, and so can be a useful addition to a bigger djembe collection.

Each budget djembe drum is made by hand using traditional materials and techniques. The wood is mahogany , the playing head is goatskin and the skin is stretched tight using cotton string. The designs on these instruments vary from drum to drum andare engraved into the wood by hand by Wayan, who supervises the production of all our djembes. The designs were all created by Balinese primary school children and you can see some of their other designs, and compare the other sizes of drum, in the "group" photo.

Safety note: As with all musical instruments, please treat with care and if using with young children always follow the guidance in our Early Years "Good Practice Guide"

Eco-note: The wood for the drums is certified plantation-grown mahogany and comes from off-cuts from factories that make furniture. Wood products  like these are a great way to store carbon, providing they're kept for a long time and not thrown away.

Taking care: the drum is very tough and will last for a very long time if treated with care. When not in use keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight or other heat sources. If it should get wet, let it dry slowly. Above all keep sharp points away from the drum skin, as this is the most fragile part.

Guarantee: the wooden drum shell is guaranteed for 5 years and the drum skin is guaranteed for 2 years, but please follow the "taking care" instructions above.

Please note that our products are musical instruments, not toys, and should always be used under the supervision of responsible educationalists and carers and not left with children under 3 years of age to play with by themselves. Please always follow our simple “Good Practice” guidelines.

N.B. For Early Years settings:: When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable Early Years teaching resources. Please visit our Early Years Resources page to see the range - free resources have a purple "FREE" label alongside. Please note that our products are musical instruments, not toys, and should always be used under the supervision of responsible educationalists and carers and not left with children under 3 years of age to play with by themselves. Please always follow our simple “Good Practice” guidelines.

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 5060344030083