1. 02/07/2016DJEMBE1 Introduction Djembe drums are originally made in French speaking West African countries, eg. Gambia, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea. They are now also made in Ghana and other parts of the world

2. 02/07/2016DJEMBE2 DJEMBE DRUM MAKING PROCESS Compiled By Misoshi

3. 02/07/2016DJEMBE3 Single pieces of Wood ready to be shaped Djembe is made from one piece of wood. The sizes vary.

4. 02/07/2016DJEMBE4 Shaping The Wood The outer bark is done by hand with an axe.The inside and the final smooth finish is done with a machine.

5. Components of Djembe Blocks of wood Nylon ropes Metal rings – two large rings at the top end One smaller ring at the waist or middle part of the drum Goat skin – shaved, cleaned and shaped 02/07/2016DJEMBE5

6. Smoothing down Djembe 02/07/2016DJEMBE6

7. Three metal rings are ready to go on the Djembe 02/07/2016DJEMBE7

8. Selection of Adinkra patterns on calabash gourds 02/07/2016DJEMBE8

9. Chiseling out the patterns 02/07/2016DJEMBE9

10. Card board stencil ready to go on drum. Biro is used to transfer the pattern 02/07/2016DJEMBE10

11. Weaving nylon rope through metal rings 02/07/2016DJEMBE11

12. 02/07/2016DJEMBE12 Fine-tuning - tightening the nylon rope so the drum will carry its sound (ringing) i

13. Kente cloth decoration Sometimes kente cloth – Ghana’s traditional woven or factory made cloth is used to decorate the body of the drum instead of carved patterns 02/07/2016DJEMBE13

14. Summary Making djembe drums is very hard work. Men have better strength in their arms to make them. The crafts men do not get the money they deserve when they make them. There are various involved in the making. The drums cost more by the time they are brought to Europe. 02/07/2016DJEMBE14

15. Selection of various drums. 02/07/2016DJEMBE15

16. Djembe in bags for protection and carrying 02/07/2016DJEMBE16

17. Akan set of drums 02/07/2016DJEMBE17

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19. Fontomfrom drum 02/07/2016DJEMBE19

20. Atumpani drums 02/07/2016DJEMBE20

21. 02/07/2016DJEMBE21 Reasons to choose Djembe Easier to carry around. The pegged drums are more difficult to transport. The ropes on Djembe don’t snap. But the pegs on pegged drums often break off. Djembe makes a loud clear sound which is more attractive to new players.