Djembé, Bongo & Darbuka

We offer djembé, bongo and darbuka from various manufacturers.

You will also find the right accessories for care, transportation and handling.

We offer djembé, bongo and darbuka from various manufacturers.

You will also find the right accessories for care, transportation and handling.

Buying a djembe: How it works and types

Buying a djembe: How it works and types

The djembe drum is one of the best-known African drums. It originally comes from West Africa. The djembé drum is said to have been invented in the 12th century by the Malinke tribe in what is now Mali in West Africa. Djembés are traditionally made from wood, metal and goatskin and are played with bare hands.

The djembe drum is one of the best-known African drums. It originally comes from West Africa. The djembé drum is said to have been invented in the 12th century by the Malinke tribe in what is now Mali in West Africa. Djembés are traditionally made from wood, metal and goatskin and are played with bare hands.

How does the drum sound

How does the drum sound

The djembé drum has a light and fiery sound. The fingers and palms are used to play the drum. Its voice is very versatile and can produce a range of different sounds: bass, tone and slap.

The djembé drum consists of a hollowed-out wooden body and looks somewhat like a goblet. Its special shape contributes to its unique sound, both the skin and stringing.

The djembé drum has a light and fiery sound. The fingers and palms are used to play the drum. Its voice is very versatile and can produce a range of different sounds: bass, tone and slap.

The djembé drum consists of a hollowed-out wooden body and looks somewhat like a goblet. Its special shape contributes to its unique sound, both the skin and stringing.

How do I choose my drum?

How do I choose my drum?

Each drum has its own personal sound, it can be suitable for a solo voice or sound better as an accompanying instrument. Come and choose your personal djembé in our store. From children's drums or beginner models to master class djembé, we have everything in stock and can give you professional advice.

We also stock matching bags, instruction books etc.

We have also been repairing djembé for over 25 years.

Each drum has its own personal sound, it can be suitable for a solo voice or sound better as an accompanying instrument. Come and choose your personal djembé in our store. From children's drums or beginner models to master class djembé, we have everything in stock and can give you professional advice.

We also stock matching bags, instruction books etc.

We have also been repairing djembé for over 25 years.

Dunum: For the love of music and the world

Dunum: For the love of music and the world

If you want to buy musical instruments (in Switzerland or elsewhere), we want to be your store of choice. Dunum was born out of a love for music, for sound, for vibration. On countless journeys we got to know many different instruments and sounds which inspired us and which we would now like to share with you. We want to produce and offer quality musical instruments and win your heart for world music. That is why we have brought back the diverse sounds from our travels and are now passing them on to you. In our store you will not only find gongs, but also chimes, wind chimes, didgeridoos, singing bowls and much more. Have fun browsing!

If you want to buy musical instruments (in Switzerland or elsewhere), we want to be your store of choice. Dunum was born out of a love for music, for sound, for vibration. On countless journeys we got to know many different instruments and sounds which inspired us and which we would now like to share with you. We want to produce and offer quality musical instruments and win your heart for world music. That is why we have brought back the diverse sounds from our travels and are now passing them on to you. In our store you will not only find gongs, but also chimes, wind chimes, didgeridoos, singing bowls and much more. Have fun browsing!

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