Djembe - The traditional Djembe drum

Before you go out and purchase your first Djembe drum, consider the type of drum you want and how you intend to use it. The traditional West African drums are hand carved and use a rope tuning method. The traditional djembes create a warm sound as well as a sense of authenticity in playing 'The real deal' djembe drum. However, their are certain draw backs. The robe tuning method can be a timely procedure. Traditional drums can also be very expensive and if the skin splits, it can be both difficult and costly to find someone who knows how to re-skin and re-tune the drum.