The professional Kenkeni Dundun Drum also known as a djun djun drum is a rope tuned African instrument that is made from a solid bamboo shell and has an extra thick goats skin drum head. There are many versions of this type of drum and the kenkeni is the smallest variation that produces the highest pitch when played. This drum is loved for its authentic African tone and the wide range of sounds that it can create.
This lightweight Kenkeni Dundun Drum comes with a few accessories too, with each purchase you will also receive a solid wood beater and a padded beater which will help differentiate the sound that the drum is famous for. This double ended musical instrument is durable and will be long lasting in the classroom environment, in drum circles and will provide a resonant bass end to a djembe group.
Features
- Beautiful dun dun drum with authentic African tone
- Comes with two beaters
- Handmade, fair trade, eco-friendly and fun
- Perfect for the classroom, drum circles and a djembe group
Weight & dimensions
Approx size: 20cm diameter x 30cm high
Weight: 3kg
Specifications
Product Type: Drum
Colour: Brown, black and blue
Material: Animal hide, bamboo, rope and resin
Material details: goatskin hide
Shape: Cylinder
Theme: African culture
Product Care: To clean animal hide shake outside once per month, do not vacuum and if any spillage occurs wipe with a damp cloth and leave to dry naturally
Safety Warning: This product may contain small parts that pose a choking hazard, may have sharp edges, or may be heavy and fragile. It is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Use with care to avoid injury. Handle and maintain the product responsibly to ensure safety. Buyers are responsible for ensuring safe use and care of the product. This is a general guide and it is not a substitute for proper supervision.
Country of Origin: Africa
Technical Details
Pitch
|
Mid-range
|
Decay time
|
361ms
|
Dominant Frequency Range
|
100hz - 1khz
|
Frequency Range
|
60hz - 8khz
|
Peak decibels
|
92db
|
RMS decibels
|
75db
|
Loudness Rating
|
Level 9
|
Difficulty Rating
|
2
|
What’s included
|
Kenkeni Dundun Drum
|
Attack
|
21ms
|
Timbre Tone Colour
|
Deep tones
|
Dynamic Range
|
High
|
Recommended Age
|
7+ years
|