African Drum PerformancePlay videohttp://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjIzNzA5MzQw.html How to Make a Djembe
It takes at least two to three days to make a Djembe.
1. After cutting down the timber from the forest and removing the branches, divide it into sections according to the length of the djembe shell.Cut open.
2, dig out the entire log from both ends to create the shell of a djembe.
3, and then polish the djembe shell to a smooth finish. If you want to carve intricate patterns, First, apply various necessary paints to the areas that need to be carved, and then carve the patterns. (Some are placed in the oven to bake for two to three days to completely dry out the wood inside to prevent the wood from splitting in the future.)
Step 4: Tie the drum ropes to the upper and lower drum rings, using either a single knot or a double knot. Then secure the drum rings and the drum.
5, soak the goat skin in water for two to three hours until the goat skin becomes soft.
6, Place the softened goat skin on the drum, then press the goat skin with the drum ring and fix it, and finally tie the drum rope up and down.
7, take the drum with the finished skin to the sun to dry, until the skin is completely dry.
8, shave the wool off the drum skin with a razor. Tighten the drum rope and then leave it in the sun to dry for two days.
Step 9: Tighten the drum strap again to tune the djembe, and now you're ready to play!
