The Things You Need to do to Look After for Your Djembe Drum

You put thought and effort into finding the right djembe for your needs. Now that you have your djembe drum you need to ensure that you look after it so it performs well and lasts a long time. Along with regular maintenance and a djembe bag, your drum should lasts for many years.

At times your djembe may find itself pushed to the wayside in favour of other pursuits like schooling, a newborn, or a visit from your drum-hating in-laws. To preserve the longevity of the skin, it is helpful to detune the djembe when it is not in regular use. By detuning the drum it gives the skin a break and will extend its life. Plus the life of the drum head itself could be extended by as much as fifty percent.

Just like you, your djembe enjoys an occasional rubdown. As the skin dries, rubbing it with a light coating of oil or lotion on the skin will help to rehydrate it. Hydrated skin is happy skin, and this occasional spa treatment will keep your djembe sounding – and looking – youthful. Before applying to the whole drum skin, test the oil or lotion in a hidden part to make sure no undesirable discolouration occurs. Drums with synthetic skin may not benefit as much from this rubdown, but be sure to let your drum know it’s nothing personal.

Djembes should only be stored where it is dry and cool. Sun can really damage the skin on a drum, making it dry and brittle. Moisture may result in mould or rot. A mouldy drum can be unpleasant and certainly won’t go unnoticed when you take your drum to your drumming group.

A djembe bag is an additional investment that is well worth the cost. Investing in a decent bag will also pay dividends as some bags are padded, go for the best you can afford as it will be worth it. Your djembe will most likely get damaged during transit. A djembe bag is similar to a rucksack and will enable you to carry the drum with ease on your back. When purchasing a bag be sure to properly measure your drum to insure a snug fit.

You should get into the habit of looking after your djembe. With the right care and maintenance your djembe drum will last you a lifetime.

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