Djembes

BLEMISHED: Bulbul Tarang, 23" Long (Indian Banjo) 23" long, with 10 steel strings. Unique hand-crafted instrument with varying tuning, not to Western standards. This is not a Kentucky banjo. The case is integral to the instrument. Eight main strings are plucked or strummed with picks while depressing keys to change the notes. Instrument has two sympathetic strings. The main strings on a banjo are all tuned to the same note. It can be any note comfortable to the vocals. Then tune the sympathetic strings to a complimentary harmonic. Indian instruments are usually tuned for the vocals or the particular Raga or song being played. They are not limited to one tuning. The left most key moves but does not fret the strings, it is a vestigial key and plays the open notes. An important note about Indian Banjo quality In general, the quality standards on Indian instruments usually focus on the functionality of the instrument. The esthetic quality is secondary; Indian instruments often sound better than they look. The BulBul Tarang is the most striking example of this phenomenon. Marred finishes, colors may vary, dents, dings, surface imperfections and general blemishes are standard. We do sort through the shipments when they arrive and take the mostBLEMISHED:out of the first quality inventory. However, you should not expect an Indian Banjo to be un-marred.

BLEMISHED: Bulbul Tarang, 36" Long (Indian Banjo) 36" in length. Unique hand-crafted instrument with varying tuning, not to Western standards. This is not a Kentucky banjo. The case is integral to the instrument. 10 steel strings the 8 main steel strings are plucked or strummed with picks while depressing keys to change the notes. The main strings on a banjo are all tuned to the same note. It can be any note comfortable to the vocals. Then tune the sympathetic strings to a complimentary harmonic. Indian instruments are usually tuned for the vocals or the particular Raga or song being played. They are not limited to one tuning. The left most key moves but does not fret the strings, it is a vestigial key and plays the open notes. An important note about Indian Banjo quality In general, the quality standards on Indian instruments usually focus on the functionality of the instrument. The esthetic quality is secondary; Indian instruments often sound better than they look. The BulBul Tarang is the most striking example of this phenomenon. Marred finishes, colors may vary, dents, dings, surface imperfections and general blemishes are standard. We do sort through the shipments when they arrive and take the mostBLEMISHED:out of the first quality inventory. However, you should not expect an Indian Banjo to be un-marred.

10 x 20 inch Hand hewn sheesham Djembe with rustic tribal style carvings and goatskin head. The head is tunable by cords. The simple hand hewn carvings are accented by the variations in the wood grain and coloring. The natural hair has been r

12 x 22 inch Hand hewn sheesham Djembe with rustic tribal style carvings and goatskin head. The head is tunable by cords. The simple hand hewn carvings are accented by the variations in the wood grain and coloring. This drum is made u

The standard Djembe Bag. Easy to carry by the shoulder straps or by the comfort grip handle. The bag is constructed of padded, heavy-duty canvas. There is a convenient side pocket to store tuning keys and other small items. This Bag was designed

Deluxe 14 inch Black Djembe Bag by Remo. Easy to carry by the shoulder straps or by the comfort grip handle. The bag is constructed of padded, heavy-duty canvas. There is a convenient side pocket to store tuning keys and other small items. This B

Product Description: Designed for djembes, this stand may be used for a number of drums, including the Idiopan steel tongue drum. The smaller ring can accommodate a drum up to 9 3/8 inch in diameter. The top and bottom ring are coated in a non-slip

Standard key-tuned djembe with 6 lugs, with the Kinte kloth design shell in bright orange, green, red, yellow and black. The Kinte Kloth design is printed on one of the new fabric finishes in Remo's DESIGNER'S TOUCH graphic arts line. It gives this

Leon Mobley Signature Series standard key-tuned djembe with 6 lugs. The Adinkra design printed on one of the new fabric finishes in Remo's DESIGNER'S TOUCH graphic arts line, gives this shell the look of hand painted wood. This beautifully designed

Standard key-tuned djembe with 8 lugs. Remo djembes are based upon the traditional drums of the West African Mandingo people, originating from the great Mali Empire of the 13th and 14th century. In Africa, one of the Djembe's functions is as a healin