Djembe Drum 4.5" diameter, 20cm high, Educator Star, wood

The '4.5 inch Educator Star Djembe Drum, 20cm high, painted' is the third smallest of our Early Years low cost djembe range and is supplied with a free wooden drumstick and our Early Years "Good Practice Guide".

The djembe drum 4.5 inch drum is 4" in diameter and is a working drum and not a toy, and it makes a surprisingly good sound. It's 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 provided, or with the fingertips. Being relatively small it makes a higher pitched sound than bigger drums, and so can be a useful addition to a bigger djembe collection.

Each wooden '4.5 inch educator star 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 and are all painted by hand using safe, water-based paints.  You can see some of their other designs, and compare the other sizes of drum, in the "group" photo.

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.

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.