What is the difference between a shamanic drum and a djembe? A shamanic drum is typically a frame drum — a wide, flat circular drum played with a beater and traditionally associated with shamanic ritual, journeying, and ceremony. A djembe is a goblet-shaped drum originally from West Africa, played with the hands. Both are percussion instruments used in spiritual and meditative practice but they produce different sounds and suit different styles of play.
What are the Spirit Animal tunable shaman drums? The Spirit of the Wolf, Eagle, Dragon, and Bear are our premium 40cm tunable shamanic frame drums, each hand-painted with its spirit animal design. They come with a drumstick and can be tuned to adjust the tension and tone of the drum skin, making them suitable for serious ritual and sound work.
What is an ocean drum? An ocean drum is a frame drum containing small metal beads or pellets inside. When you tilt or rotate the drum, the beads roll across the internal skin and produce a sound resembling waves or rain. They are widely used in sound healing, meditation, and therapeutic practice.
Are the smaller djembes suitable for beginners or children? Yes. The wide top djembe range — including the Buddha, Mandala, Elephant, Tree of Life, and Chakra designs — are compact, lightweight, and easy to play, making them ideal for beginners, children, or anyone wanting to explore rhythm without committing to a full-sized instrument.
Do the shamanic drums come with drumsticks? The Spirit Animal tunable drums and the Hamsa Shamanic Drum come with sticks. The Chakra Shamanic Drum also comes with sticks. Please check individual product listings for full details on what is included.
Do you deliver shamanic drums across the UK? Yes. All drums in this collection are available for UK delivery, with most orders dispatched within one working day.
