Product Description
A medium Pro Djembe, 40cm tall with an 18cm diameter, built from jackfruit wood with polyester rope tuning and a goatskin head. The Soul Sound graphic gives a distinct contemporary style. This size is already a serious practice instrument: deep enough for real development, still portable.
What is it for?
For progressing beginners, intermediate drummers, drum-circle participants, and family and friends' rhythm gatherings. Excellent for daily home practice — still civilised in volume, but with a full djembe voice. Good for accompanying yoga and meditation groups and for backing dance classes. Holds its own at smaller community events and school occasions.
Sound character
An 18cm head on a 40cm body already produces a serious, deep, sustained bass. The three core djembe sounds (bass, tone, slap) separate cleanly, so technique can be studied properly. Jackfruit gives a bright, ringing overtone profile — not as dark as Suar, but still well focused. The polyester rope system lets you dial tuning in with the weather.
Who is it for?
Recommended for advanced beginners and intermediates, serious drum-circle attendees, yoga, dance and movement teachers, and members of family and friends' music groups. A great gift for a committed musically minded friend who is already practising.
Care and tuning
Fine moves on the rope knots keep the skin's tension right. Check at each season change. Always wipe the skin with a dry cloth. Store away from sun and heaters. Jackfruit is stable, but very dry rooms can induce micro-cracks over months; a humidifier prevents this.
Story and origin
The djembe comes from the Mandé tradition with centuries of history. The Pro series is made in Indonesia, where local craftspeople shape jackfruit wood bodies and rope-tune the skin — traditional African drum making in modern materials. The Soul Sound graphic is a contemporary design element on the classic form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Soul Sound and Freedom Rhythm models? Only the outer graphic — the build, size, wood, rope system and sound character are identical. Choose by visual style. How does rope tuning work? Sliding the knots downwards on the polyester rope increases tension; letting them upwards releases it. Always adjust several points evenly, working around the drum. How long does a goatskin head last? A well-cared-for djembe skin kept at moderate humidity can last for decades; under intensive concert use it may need replacing after 4-8 years. Replacement is a job for a specialist.
Playing tips
Pre-warm the skin with a minute of soft bass strokes before pushing into full volume; this extends head life. Work the three core sounds (bass, tone, slap) in a simple repeating pattern before adding variations. Keep wrists relaxed — the sound comes from the hand, not the arm.