You put thought and effort into finding the right djembe for your needs. Now that you have it, there are several things you can do to protect your investment and keep your djembe looking and sounding like new. There are certain ways to care for your djembe including getting a djembe bag to transport your drum in and also regular maintenance of the skin.
Your drum will need to be stored somewhere when it's not in use so it does not get unnecessarily damaged. The skin is the most important part of the drum to care for, if the drum is not to be used for a while it is beneficial to loosen it. The drum skin is under constant tension, so detuning the drum will extend the life of it. Plus the life of the drum head itself could be extended by as much as fifty percent.
It is also necessary to rubdown the drum skin occasionally. By coating the drum skin with a layer of oil or lotion with help to rehydrate it slightly. This treatment will keep your djembe looking good and more importantly, sounding good. Before applying to the whole drum skin, test the oil or lotion in a hidden part to make sure no undesirable discolouration occurs. This type of care is only beneficial to djembes with natural skins.
Be sure to store your djembe drum somewhere cool and dry. Always make sure your djembe is kept our of direct sunlight as this can make the skin go brittle and crack. Moisture may result in mould or rot. You will not make many friends at the drum circle if you show up with a foul-smelling, mouldy drum.
Getting a djembe bag is a wise investment and well worth the cost. A properly fitted, padded bag will protect your drum during storage and transport. A tatty djembe will not look very professional. To provide the most protection the drum should fit snuggly in the djembe bag. A bag that is too large will not offer the proper protection, and a bag that is too small may only fit your tennis racquet or cat.
Making a habit of regular care and a comfortable bag to call home are the best things you can do for your djembe. If you look after your djembe it will be with you for many years to come.
Your drum will need to be stored somewhere when it's not in use so it does not get unnecessarily damaged. The skin is the most important part of the drum to care for, if the drum is not to be used for a while it is beneficial to loosen it. The drum skin is under constant tension, so detuning the drum will extend the life of it. Plus the life of the drum head itself could be extended by as much as fifty percent.
It is also necessary to rubdown the drum skin occasionally. By coating the drum skin with a layer of oil or lotion with help to rehydrate it slightly. This treatment will keep your djembe looking good and more importantly, sounding good. Before applying to the whole drum skin, test the oil or lotion in a hidden part to make sure no undesirable discolouration occurs. This type of care is only beneficial to djembes with natural skins.
Be sure to store your djembe drum somewhere cool and dry. Always make sure your djembe is kept our of direct sunlight as this can make the skin go brittle and crack. Moisture may result in mould or rot. You will not make many friends at the drum circle if you show up with a foul-smelling, mouldy drum.
Getting a djembe bag is a wise investment and well worth the cost. A properly fitted, padded bag will protect your drum during storage and transport. A tatty djembe will not look very professional. To provide the most protection the drum should fit snuggly in the djembe bag. A bag that is too large will not offer the proper protection, and a bag that is too small may only fit your tennis racquet or cat.
Making a habit of regular care and a comfortable bag to call home are the best things you can do for your djembe. If you look after your djembe it will be with you for many years to come.
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