Detail 01
Single drum, not a pair
Standard bongo playing uses two drums tuned apart. With one, you get a single pitch and no interval.
Product detailSKU #1274228065704
Rhythm BandBongos Single Large 6-1/2 in. H x 8 in. Dia.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
One 8-inch bongo, 6-1/2 inches tall, at an entry price. For classrooms, drum circles, and anyone adding a single hand drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classroom and music-therapy rhythm work with one drum per student
- Adding a low hand-drum voice to a percussion table
- Kids and beginners learning basic open and slap tones
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a matched bongo pair for traditional two-drum patterns
- Gigging percussionists needing volume and projection on stage
- Anyone expecting hardwood-shell tone at a budget price
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
8 in. diameter
This is the larger of the two bongo sizes, so the pitch sits lower and the tone is rounder than a small bongo.
Detail 03
6-1/2 in. shell height
Short shell means a quick, dry note with little sustain. Good for clear rhythm patterns, less for booming tone.
Detail 04
Small head, played with hands
Fingertips and palm edges do the work. Sticks will dent the head and are not how this drum is meant to be played.
Detail 05
$44.99
Priced for repeated classroom handling rather than lifetime ownership. Treat it as a durable teaching tool.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nothing about a stand is included — plan on playing it seated between the knees
- 02Check what tuning hardware it has before assuming you can retune the head
- 03Heads loosen with humidity swings; store it away from radiators and damp basements
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I get two bongos?
No. This is one 8-inch drum. Buying a second smaller one would be needed for a traditional pair.
02Is it big enough for an adult?
Yes. An 8-inch head is full bongo size, not a toy diameter. Adults can play it seated between the knees.
03Can I play it with sticks?
Not recommended. Bongo heads are thin and meant for hands. Sticks concentrate force in one spot and will damage the head.
04Is it loud enough for a group?
It carries fine in a classroom or circle. In a band with amplified instruments it will need a microphone.
