Djembe

What are the names of the three sounds produced in the djembe?

• Slap, tone, bass

• Crash, tone, bass

• Slap, crash, tone

• High hat, bass, slap

The Djembe is from _______.

• North America

• South Africa

• East Europe

• West Africa

The term “djembe” comes from the Bambara saying “Anke djé, anke bé”. It means “everyone gather together in peace.”

• True

• False

What kind of drum is this?

• Conga

• Snare

• Djembe

• Oil

The djembe rhythm "A Ni Sogoma" means what?

• The queen is leaving.

• The prince is waving.

• The king is coming.

• The princess is dancing.

Why is the wood on a djembe important?

• The wood is from a special forest.

• It represents the family tree.

• Wood is hard to find in Africa.

• It helps create a great sound.

How do you make a HIGH tone on the drum?

• strike the drum with your palm on the side (body) of the drum

• strike the drum with your palm in the middle of the drum head

• strike the drum with your palm on the edge of the drum head

How do you make a LOW tone on the drum?

• strike the drum with your palm on the side (body) of the drum

• strike the drum with your palm in the middle of the drum head

• strike the drum with your palm on the edge of the drum head

What material is the head of a djembe is made from?

• Woven tree fibers

• Sheep skin

• Plastic

• Goat skin

The head of the djembe is held on by _______________.

• Metal tuning lugs

• Glue

• A hoop and ropes

• A dovetail joint under the head