Toca Freestyle 10” Djembe Extended Rim Antique Gold

Toca's 10" Synergy Freestyle Mechanically Tuned Djembe Extended Rim, Antique Gold finish.

Lightweight and durable seamless synthetic shell / Newly designed bowl shape for optimal bass tones / Awesome bass tones and highs / Low Mass tuning.

This portable hand drum, in style and shape, is similar to the doumbek of Arabian origins. The Djembe (jem-bay) also known as djimbe, jembe, jenbe, yembe or sanbanyi in Susu; is a skin covered hand drum shaped like a large goblet and is meant to be played with bare hands. The Djembe appears to have originated in Africa. Djembe drums have been popular throughout the French colonial territories of West Africa, with possible origins as far back as 2,000 years.

It's possible that the Djembe and the Dumbek have some ancient, shared origins as the Egyptian empire expanded south into Africa. Nonetheless, the Djembe was a common instrument in the African French colonies and the Dumbek was more frequently found in the Ottoman Empire.
By all accounts, core jembe traditions come from Mali and Guinea, and appear to be of Maninka/Susu origin. The homeland of the Maninka is called Mande and is located roughly between Kankan, Guinea and Bamako, Mali (see map). Maninka is a local pronunciation of Mande-nka, which means person from Mande. The name "Djembe" is the French interpretation of this instrument. There are no references to what its original African name might have been.
Launched in 2005, the Toca Freestyle Djembes are one of a kind. This Patented innovation is lightweight, durable and offers the same great Sound as wood Djembes, with a slightly higher tone. They are the perfect choice for drum circles, percussive gatherings and classrooms because of their durability and portability.
Best of Show at NAMM 2007, Toca Djembes are a true showstopper. A striking, Professional quality product, with a wide range of tonal abilities, at a reasonable price - they are the complete package.
The djembe is said to contain three spirits: the shell, the goat skin, and the spirit of the maker. Some consider the djembe female. The djembe spelling with the "dj" comes from the fact that French has no hard "j" sound like that found in English. Anyway you spell it, the djembe became popular in French Music during post World War II.
Traditionally, djembes drums are about 12" (30cm) in diameter, varying an inch or two, but can be found in sizes from 5" (13cm) up to 18" (46cm) depending on the size of the player. The Toca Freestyle Mechanically-Tuned Djembe takes you back to your rhythmic roots with contemporary features. It's fun and easy to play.
•10-Inch Head
•Lightweight and durable seamless synthetic shell
•Newly designed bowl shape for optimal Bass tones
•Awesome bass tones and highs
•Low Mass Tuning system
•Perfect for drum circles and kids of all ages
•Protective rubber bottom and tips on tuning lugs
• Hand painted and decorated in an antique gold finish.