{"product_id":"medium-pro-djembe-drum-soul-sound-low-medium-40cm-18cm-diia","title":"Medium Pro Djembe Drum – Soul Sound (low) – Medium 40cm (18cm Diia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA medium djembe drum with a low, rounded voice, made for rhythms that feel steady in the hands and full in the room. Its dark lacing, warm brown shell and crisp pale drumhead give it a strong presence before the first stroke is played.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDeep bass, open tones and sharper hand strokes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Soul Sound low tuning is made for a deeper, fuller response, with bass strokes that sit warmly under the rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlayed at the centre, the drum gives a grounding bass; nearer the rim, it opens into brighter tone and slap sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe taller goblet shape helps the sound project, so it suits rhythm circles, meditation sessions and relaxed home playing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt is a skill instrument rather than a toy, rewarding slow practice with more control and expression over time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe carved-looking patterns and dark vertical lacing give the shell a sculptural look from every side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eJackfruit wood with dark cord lacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is made from jackfruit wood, with polyester string running down the body and a rubber base at the foot. The photo shows a warm brown finish with dark decorative linework, black lacing around the head, and a pale playing surface marked with the Soul Sound emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlaying and keeping it well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSit with the drum angled slightly away from you, leaving the base open so the sound can breathe. Use relaxed hands rather than force: a flat palm in the centre for bass, fingers together near the edge for tone, and a quicker edge stroke for slap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry and away from damp storage. Wipe the shell and head with a soft, dry cloth after playing, and avoid placing heavy objects on the drumhead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA djembe with West African roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe djembe comes from West Africa, where it has long been used for gathering, dance, ceremony and shared rhythm. This Indonesian-made version carries that recognisable goblet form into a contemporary home and music-room setting, giving regular players a grounded, tactile way to practise call-and-response rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSize and details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall height: 40 cm. Head diameter: 18 cm. Weight: 2286 g. Made in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA gift for rhythm and ritual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for someone drawn to hand percussion, drum circles, meditation spaces or music-making at home. It has enough presence to feel special, while remaining manageable for regular practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this tuned high or low?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the Soul Sound low version, chosen for a deeper and fuller drum voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it just decorative?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is a playable djembe drum, though its carved-style decoration and dark lacing also make it visually striking when resting in a room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52157341466938,"sku":"DD-19","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9ISy82RC82MFIzMEMxSjY0VDM2REhLL2QxYmU3NmQ3LmpwZw_f649a1e5-d2fe-4b0c-9cfb-539fd09c59fc.jpg?v=1773038878","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/medium-pro-djembe-drum-soul-sound-low-medium-40cm-18cm-diia","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}