Detail 01
Medium size
Sits between compact travel drums and full-size djembes — real low end, still light enough to carry and play seated.
Product detailSKU #1274115064510
MEINLAfrican Djembe With Bag Medium
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A medium-size hand drum sold with a carrying bag — a first djembe, or added hand percussion for a player who already has a kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drum circles and workshops where you carry your own drum
- Adding hand percussion to acoustic sessions and songwriting
- Learning the bass, tone and slap vocabulary
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a full-size drum with deeper bass
- Amplified bands needing volume against a loud stage
- Anyone wanting a stick-played drum; this is hands only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Goblet shell shape
The narrow waist is what lets one head produce both a deep bass and a sharp slap.
Detail 03
Bag included
Transport and storage are covered, so nothing extra to buy before taking it to a class or circle.
Detail 04
Hand drum, no hardware
Played on your lap or between the knees. No stand, throne or pedal needed to start.
Detail 05
Under $200
Entry-to-mid pricing for a full-shell djembe rather than a small practice or novelty drum.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand or strap included; most players hold it between the knees
- 02Wood and skin react to humidity — keep it away from direct heat
- 03Bare-hand technique takes time; expect sore hands the first few weeks
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a stand for this?
No. A djembe is played seated, tilted between your knees. Stands and straps exist for standing play but nothing here requires one.
02Can I play it with sticks?
No. It's a hand drum. Sticks damage the head and you lose the bass, tone and slap contrast that makes a djembe sound like a djembe.
03Is it loud enough for a drum circle?
Yes. Unamplified it holds its own against other hand percussion. Against a full drum kit or amplified band you'd want a microphone.
04What comes in the box?
The drum and a carrying bag. No stand, strap, tuning tools or instructional material.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Brown
