Percussion Plus Carnival Slap Djembe rope tuned – 7″

The Percussion Plus Carnival Slap Djembe rope tunedIntroducing the latest generation of the Percussion Plus Slap Djembe, now with a vibrant ‘Carnival’ design. Crafted with precision at the world-renowned djembe factory in Bali, these drums combine durability, excellent tonal quality, and eye-catching visuals—making them perfect for any music education setting.

The classic instructive drumheads offer guided technique, making this djembe an ideal choice for educators. Built to withstand classroom environments, the strong yet lightweight design enhances accessibility without compromising sound. With a powerful bass as a foundation, complemented by crisp slaps and deep, resonant tones, these djembes bring the dynamic range needed for engaging group music lessons.

Supplied with rope-tuning and available in various sizes, these colourful djembes invite you to start your own djembe circle. They are exceptional tools for SEND learning, Whole Class Ensemble Teaching (WCET), and can even support CPD programs for teachers aiming to broaden their musical skills and resources! Immaculate construction in leading Bali factory The Carnival Slap Djembes are made in a superb world-leading djembe manufacturing facility in Bali.

Each drum is subject to rigorous quality control and features a sophisticated one-piece body construction. This ensures a lively and consistent sound, a sleek profile, and enhanced durability. The lightweight, sturdy construction is an essential benefit for constant use in education. Plus, the rubber-coated base prevents slipping, crucial for the physical demands of playing.

An innovative teaching toolSlap Djembes are not only sturdy and attractive but also provide great teaching aids. The screen-printed, instructional drumheads make classroom music teaching that bit easier by showing students exactly where they need to hit the drum to make different sounds. This helps to speed up the learning process, allowing more time to focus on rhythm, ensemble, dynamics and other musical elements.

Brightly coloured, these make for excellent teaching tools, stimulating interest, helping learning to be engaging. Durable Mylar drum head The Mylar drum head is precisely tensioned for optimal resonance, offering exceptional durability for even the most energetic players. Mylar is an extremely robust material, often used in aerospace engineering; for drum heads it provides excellent all-weather protection, resisting excessive stretching, humidity, and temperature fluctuations.

This helps prevent tuning issues and keeps the head from drying out over time, ensuring a consistent and true sound. Superb production values like this make Slap Djembes the pinnacle in educational and sustainable drumming, supporting hundreds of lessons over many years to come. Goes perfectly with Andy Gleadhill’s Slap Djembe bookWhether you are a percussion expert or have never taught music before, Andy Gleadhill's Slap Djembe is the best introduction to playing and teaching the djembe.

Utilising an innovative, accessible notation this award-winning resource features 15 rhythms from around the globe with insightful performance notes and 10 weekly lessons that can be applied to any tune in the book. That's 150 lessons, planned for you! What’s more, a raft of additional content is provided alongside the book, including video guides, audio samples and interactive whiteboard-compatible resources, designed specifically for the classroom.

Click HERE to find out more. Lively, distinctive ‘Carnival’ design The Carnival design infuses these djembes with a lively, vibrant aesthetic, embodying the spirit of celebration. Bold and eye-catching, the unique cloth wrap inspires music making in all ages. From primary and secondary to festival drum circles, music therapy and more.

A djembe for every scenarioCarnival slap djembes are available either pre-tuned (incredibly lightweight and convenient), rope tuned (more adaptable and traditional) or mechanically tuned (a perfect middle ground), letting you to select the right type of drum for your circumstances. These rope tuned djembes allow precise pitch adjustment, letting you find the perfect sound.

Available in a range of sizes - 7", 8", 10", and 12” - they bring added versatility to your djembe circle, creating a rich soundscape with varied pitches and dynamics to engage the entire ensemble. The design on the drum head shows examples of hand positions that can be employed to obtain a fabulous variety of tones from the drum, from punchy bass to cracking highs.

When you hit the skin, let your hand bounce back allowing the sound to ring. The Bass The best sound is achieved in the centre of the drum. Keep your palm flat and stiff and strike the drum firmly. The Tone Straighten all your fingers at the same time.

There are numerous hand positions that can be used to create the tone. Think of your hand as a straight extension of your arm, and you should get a solid ‘thud’ sound. The Slap This stroke can be played in the same position as the tone, the difference is that one relaxes the hand and arm to hit the drum with a slap-like motion. Spreading your fingers out slightly when they strike the djembe helps create a crisp clear sound.

Key Features

• The latest generation in the iconic Slap Djembe range!
• Classic instructive drumhead for easy teaching and learning
• Featuring a vibrant, colourful ‘Carnival’ design
• Robust synthetic one-piece shell for maximum durability
• Fantastic sound quality with crisp slap, deep tone and booming bass
• Made by the world’s foremost djembe manufacturers in Bali