Detail 01
8-inch head
Small heads run high and tight. You get crack and slap, not the low boom of a full-size djembe.
Product detailSKU #1281740639943
TocaStreet Series Djembe Small Cherry
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An 8-inch, 16-inch-tall djembe in red at the entry price. For kids, travel, and anyone testing whether hand drumming sticks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kids and small hands who need a drum they can straddle
- Travel, camping, and beach playing where size matters most
- A first djembe before committing real money to hand drums
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum circles, where an 8-inch head gets buried
- Players wanting deep bass tones from the center of the head
- Anyone playing seated in the traditional tilted-between-knees position
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
16 inches tall
Too short to tilt between the knees. It sits on a lap or on the floor in front of you.
Detail 03
$69.99
Entry price for the series. The 10- and 12-inch versions in the same line cost more and sound deeper.
Detail 04
Red finish
The Street Series color, not a wood stain. Same drum as the black version in this line, different look.
Detail 05
Djembe shape
Goblet body with an open bottom port. That opening projects the bass, so don't play it flat against a floor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bag, stand, or strap comes with it. Budget separately if you carry it.
- 02Hands only. Sticks will damage the head and are not how a djembe is played.
- 03Leave the bottom port unblocked or the low tones disappear entirely.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this big enough for an adult?
An adult can play it, but at 16 inches tall it rests on your lap rather than between your knees. Most adults are happier with the 10- or 12-inch.
02How loud is it?
Quiet by djembe standards. Fine for a living room, a classroom, or playing along with an acoustic guitar. It will not cut through a drum circle.
03What age is this good for?
The 8-inch size suits children who can wrap their arms around a 16-inch drum and reach the head comfortably while seated.
04Does it need tuning?
Check the head tension before your first session and after any big temperature or humidity change. Heads loosen in damp air and tighten in dry.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
4 detailsOther
- Small
- Approx. 8 inch Head, 16 inch Tall
- Large
- 12 inch Head, 24 inch Tall
- Extra Large
- 13 inch Head, 26 inch Tall
- Medium
- Approx. 10 inch Head, 20 inch Tall
