Your djembe drum is an investment, you have spent both time and money to get it. Now that you have your djembe drum you need to ensure that you look after it so it performs well and lasts a long time. Regular maintenance, common sense, and a well-fitted djembe bag will ensure your drum is with you for years to come.
Your drum will need to be stored somewhere when it's not in use so it does not get unnecessarily damaged. To preserve the longevity of the skin, it is helpful to detune the djembe when it is not in regular use. By detuning the drum it gives the skin a break and will extend its life. Plus the life of the drum head itself could be extended by as much as fifty percent.
It is also necessary to rubdown the drum skin occasionally. As the skin dries, rubbing it with a light coating of oil or lotion on the skin will help to rehydrate it. By looking after the skin it will really help maintain the sound quality and look of your drum. You may wish to test a small amount of the oil or lotion on a hidden portion of the skin to make sure no undesirable discolouration occurs. Drums with synthetic skin may not benefit as much from this rubdown, but be sure to let your drum know it's nothing personal.
Djembes should only be stored where it is dry and cool. Always make sure your djembe is kept our of direct sunlight as this can make the skin go brittle and crack. If your djembe drum is exposed to any moisture it may go mouldy or rot. A mouldy drum can be unpleasant and certainly won't go unnoticed when you take your drum to your drumming group.
Storing and transporting your djembe drum in a djembe bag is wise move, it is well worth investing in a decent bag. Investing in a decent bag will also pay dividends as some bags are padded, go for the best you can afford as it will be worth it. While settling your drum into the passenger seat and belting it in may have a similar effect, it may scratch the body and looks less professional. A padded bag will offer the most protection for your drum, however cloth bags are available for the musician on the budget. To provide the most protection the drum should fit snuggly in the djembe bag. A bag that is too large will not offer the proper protection, and a bag that is too small may only fit your tennis racquet or cat.
You should get into the habit of looking after your djembe. If you look after your djembe it will be with you for many years to come.
Your drum will need to be stored somewhere when it's not in use so it does not get unnecessarily damaged. To preserve the longevity of the skin, it is helpful to detune the djembe when it is not in regular use. By detuning the drum it gives the skin a break and will extend its life. Plus the life of the drum head itself could be extended by as much as fifty percent.
It is also necessary to rubdown the drum skin occasionally. As the skin dries, rubbing it with a light coating of oil or lotion on the skin will help to rehydrate it. By looking after the skin it will really help maintain the sound quality and look of your drum. You may wish to test a small amount of the oil or lotion on a hidden portion of the skin to make sure no undesirable discolouration occurs. Drums with synthetic skin may not benefit as much from this rubdown, but be sure to let your drum know it's nothing personal.
Djembes should only be stored where it is dry and cool. Always make sure your djembe is kept our of direct sunlight as this can make the skin go brittle and crack. If your djembe drum is exposed to any moisture it may go mouldy or rot. A mouldy drum can be unpleasant and certainly won't go unnoticed when you take your drum to your drumming group.
Storing and transporting your djembe drum in a djembe bag is wise move, it is well worth investing in a decent bag. Investing in a decent bag will also pay dividends as some bags are padded, go for the best you can afford as it will be worth it. While settling your drum into the passenger seat and belting it in may have a similar effect, it may scratch the body and looks less professional. A padded bag will offer the most protection for your drum, however cloth bags are available for the musician on the budget. To provide the most protection the drum should fit snuggly in the djembe bag. A bag that is too large will not offer the proper protection, and a bag that is too small may only fit your tennis racquet or cat.
You should get into the habit of looking after your djembe. If you look after your djembe it will be with you for many years to come.
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