Chakra Wide Top Djembe Drum – 17cm

Chakra Wide Top Djembe Drum – 17cm

The Chakra Wide Top Djembe Drum wraps the seven chakra symbols around a traditional West African hand drum, giving you an instrument that’s as much a meditation aid as a percussion piece. At 17cm across the head, it’s sized for genuine playability without losing the portability that makes djembes so versatile.

The wide-top shell shape opens up the drumhead, giving this compact djembe more depth and clarity than its size would suggest — good news whether you’re leading a drum circle or sitting with it in quiet practice.

Craftsmanship and Materials

• Shell: hand-carved from durable, resonant wood in a wide-top profile.
• Head: natural goatskin, professionally rope-tuned.
• Artwork: the seven chakra symbols hand-painted across the drumhead, visually mapping the body’s traditional energy centres.

Sound and Playing

Rope tuning and the wide-top design combine to give a genuine spread of tones: a deep bass from a centred palm strike, a rounder tone near the rim, and sharp, cracking slaps from fingers at the edge. It suits drum circles, yoga studios, and spiritual ceremonies equally well, and its smaller size makes it a comfortable option for younger players.

Tuning and Care

Adjust the vertical ropes to raise or lower the head’s tension and pitch — small, even adjustments around the shell keep the tone balanced. Keep the drum away from damp rooms, direct sun, and heat sources so the goatskin head holds its tuning.

Technical Specifications and Feature Matrix of the Chakra Wide Top Djembe Drum – 17cm

Frequently Asked Questions (QandA)

Q: Is this drum a good size for a child or smaller player?

A: Yes, its compact head and lighter weight make it easier to hold and strike than a full-sized djembe, while still producing genuine bass, tone, and slap sounds.

Q: How do I tune it if the pitch drops?

A: Tighten the vertical ropes evenly around the shell — this pulls the head taut again and restores the pitch.

Q: What do the seven chakras on the head represent?

A: They represent the body’s traditional energy centres, widely used as a focus for meditation, yoga, and mindfulness practice.

Q: Can I use this drum outdoors?

A: Yes for short sessions, but avoid leaving it in direct sun, rain, or extreme heat, which can affect both the wood shell and the natural skin head.

Q: What’s the easiest way to get a clean slap sound?

A: Strike right at the edge of the head with the fingertips together, snapping your wrist rather than pushing — this produces the sharp, cracking tone.