Hand Drum Instruments

A quality Cajon drum from Bali Treasures Drum Factory

Hand drum has been well known to modern societies. It is believed to be the oldest instrument. This musical instrument is defined to be any genre of the drum that is typically played by beating or striking with bare hands instead of using sticks mallets, hammers, or other types of beaters. In reality, there is various kind of hand drums. Almost every cultural community has its own type of hand drum with different names. The hand drum is also reckoned to be a percussive musical instrument that is constituted of one or more membranes that are stretched over a hollow wooden body. Its melodious sound is produced by beating the membrane which is commonly called head or skin.

                Hand drum instruments are said to be the most ancient and pervasive musical instruments in the world. Its basic design has remained intact for centuries, yet their function has been evolving to serve virtually every aspect of human works. If we perceive from its functions, hand drums are not merely musical instruments that are used for entertaining, but also for cultural and religious purposes.

                Based on the historical archives, the hand drum was for several purposes. One of the many purposes was to accompany traditional songs and cultural songs. It was believed that the presence of a hand drum could make the cultural ceremonies became more energetic, alive and presentable.  During those days, the ancestors were still animist and they did believe that the thunderous tone of the hand drum (Djembe Drum & Cajon Drum) could awaken supernatural powers. They also used the melodious sounds of hand drum to communicate with other world beings during the religious rites. Some cultural societies utilized hand drum as a means of long-distance communication.

                Nowadays, the musicians start to collaborate hand drums with other musical instruments. The hand drum is also used in various kinds of music such as pop, reggae, dance, and Dangdut.  The unique sound of hand drum makes the presented and collaborated music becomes more colorful and enjoyable. In the Catholic Church,  it is common to use hand drum during the liturgical celebrations in order to accompany the religious songs.  But generally, hand drums are used in collaboration with other instruments such as guitars and organs.

                Listening to the display of hand drum is really enjoyable, much more if we can have it as our own and the play it by ourselves. The author quite that it will be greater. You, lovers of music, if you desire to own one hand drums then you are recommended to get connected with our company. We are a trustworthy hand drum wholesale manufacturer in Bali. Bali Treasures has been existing since 1998. The hand drums are made out of legal materials and of course, have a very high quality. Located on Jalan Raya Andong, Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar Bali. We also help the Indonesian government maintain sustainable forests for generations to come. Many national and international awards we have achieved. We are always waiting to welcome you.