The drum is a percussion instrument with a stretched membrane covering one or both sides of a solid, generally drum-shaped body.

The drum can be struck by hand or with a pestle， it is an important instrument in traditional African music as well as in modern music.

Nowadays it usually goes with some bands consisting entirely of drum-based percussion instruments. In addition to being a musical instrument drums were also used in many ancient civilizations to disseminate information.

The African drum often referred to as the Djembe from West Africa, is a representative instrument of the Manding culture of West Africa.

Traditionally played with bare hands, the Djembe has three main tones: low, medium, and high. And is used in conjunction with the drum to play tunes related to specific life scenes to accompany dancers and singers.

The Djembe has now spread around the world, playing its unique value in different fields of music.

Percussion instruments are probably the oldest instruments in the world. The Djembe is the most representative percussion instrument, so it is also probably the oldest in the world.

The African Djembe originated from the Malian dynasty, founded by the Manding people in the thirteenth century.

The earliest appearance dates back to 500 AD. It was originally made by hand by blacksmiths.

The shape of the Djembe is derived from the mortar used for pounding grain. The hourglass shape, with open ends, is played with both hands, using goatskin to wrap the larger open end.

The tambourine holds the rhythm, which is present in people's lives all the time.

The Manding people, who live in western Africa, are optimistic by nature and are constantly singing and expressing their joy with their gifted musical emotions as they work and live.

In the pristine beauty of African nature, in the daytime, in the evening, at sunset, or in the star-filled night, they sing to give thanks for everything that makes them feel happy despite their poverty.

They sing enthusiastically in all things related to their work and are even more beautiful when men and women fall in love and when they entertain guests. Whenever they were happy to sing, they used to beat the drum with their hands or hit everything they could around them to make a happy rhythm and dance.

Thus was born the Djembe, which has never since been separated from the culture, religion, singing, and dancing of the Manding people. The Djembe has been a great addition to the life and work of the people, adding to their joy.

How to learn to play the drum

If you want to relax and enjoy yourself, just watch videos on the internet and learn. When you are happy, you can play some simple rhythmic patterns, hum songs, and play popular accompaniments.

If you want to learn more, you must find a professional institution and study with a professional teacher, and develop your own possibilities in African drumming in a step-by-step manner. Remember, it has to be a professional one, at least the teacher has been playing in this field for 3-5 years.