Drum size.

[keeptahoeblue]

Hello Im looking to get a Djembe and want to get the correct size drum for my body. I am 6feet 1/2 inch tall. I have a 32 inch inseam and my hands are 7 inches long and 4 inches wide. I would love any advice. Thank you so much

[michi]

You are tall, but you don't have particularly big hands. (I assume that your 7" measurement is from the base of the palm to the tip of your middle finger.)

I would shoot for something 13.5" to 14" in size. That should suit you well.

Cheers,

Michi.

[keeptahoeblue]

how tall would you say?

[Djembe-nerd]

Depends, but anything from 24" to 25" will be good.

A lot of height adjustments can be done through sitting position. For eg, by putting cushion on the chair or using a drum chair ( I use this) OR by changing the angle of the tilt of the drum away from you.

Usually the adjustement in the seating position is better.

Sit in a seat (chair with 18" height from the ground) and see where your belly button is.

Usually most people like the djembe when tilted (@ angle 20 degrees, average) should be a little lower than the belly button.

Some like it at the belly button, some even lower, its a personal choice.