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(More customer reviews)I facilitate local drum circles, and I am always looking to add new and interesting instruments (voices) to my percussion collection--especially those that allow children to participate without worry. While browsing on Amazon, I encountered this little version of the Festival djembe. Being an astronomy buff as well as a drummer, I just had to smile at a drum that had an artsy Constellation pattern...a snazzy splash of an idealized star map....a product that married my two loves into one with a color that rocks: purple! How cool is that! This well-made instrument can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. However, adults with large hands will find this little guy quite small, perhaps too small for comfortable. lengthy jamming. (For adults: think large Festival Djembe--you may even be able to find the large with the same color / pattern. Seems like I encountered a red one in my journeys in Amazon.)
Remo products are very much celebrated in percussion / drum healing-therapy circles, and they have inspired people to enter drum world / community. [Their sound shapes products ae great for small children too!] I am a fan of Remo and their products.
This Constellation drum has a sturdy, adjustable carrying strap that is really helpful when I need to move or take the instrument. To me, the drum isn't heavy. Notice though that there is often a relationship between small height and the playing surface--diameter of head. [Size can matter for some, especially when it comes to the instruments voice! :) ] Some customers may prefer an earthy "world / African style" djembe made from purely natural products--such as goat skin heads and wood bodies. In my research, I noticed several sellers encouraging buyers who want fully natural products to look for companies who only take materials from "legally harvested, sustainable forests." A net search for "earth friendly djembe" or "environmental djembe" can bring the info to those who wish to know more.
According to the tag that came on this drum, the Acousticon drumshells are made with 100% Recycled Wood Fiber, and the product is said to be "Made in the USA." The company states that their drums are "Durable, Portable, Playable, and Sustainable." The little card also contains some other cool Eco facts about the company's efforts to be socially and environmentally responsible. These facts made me feel additionally good about this purchase.
I like the Remo drum and its FiberSkin & Acousticon material. The drum seems to have a distinct, pleasant, bright "voice" that inspires joy and dance. Its voice is different though from the world / African style djembes. So, before buying any instrument, do a bit of research to select the sound and style you like best. Remo's own product website can be helpful. The Amazon seller X8 Drums is also a fantastic source for those who wish to learn more about certain instruments; their website contains videos that show folks how to hold and play djembes.
This little Constellation drum makes a great addition to a drum circle, a team-building workshop, a classroom, homeschool, or play room. Take it on vacation, to camp, to the beach, to Grandma's! It would make a fun, unusual gift---especially for Christmas, birthday, or graduation.
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