Djembe Strap Tutorial by African Rhythm Traders

Ever wonder how those djembe straps work? We've created this step-by-step guide for you, complete with photos, to help you put a handy djembe strap on your drum!

SHOULDER STRAP
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STEP 1: Pull the strap evenly through about three verticals, or better yet, make a handle and loop your strap through that. Make sure you got an even amount of strap on both ends.

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STEP 2: Make a knot at the end of the strap

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STEP 3: With your left hand, grab strap half-way, and drop the knot down and under the bottom of the drum.

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STEP 4: Lift with both arms, and put strap on your shoulders to hold drum above ground.

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STEP 5: Cross one strap over the other to form a harness style, "kris-kross" weave.

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STEP 6: Pull over your head to set strap firmly on your shoulders.

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STEP 7: The strap should look like this on your back, and your Djembe should sit steady between your legs while you stand.

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STEP 8: When you're all done, just wrap strap around the base of the drum like this. It's now sized just for you, and ready whenever you need it!

WAIST STRAP
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STEP 1: Connect the hardware on the strap to your drum on two verticals, about 8 vertical rows away from one another.

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STEP 2: Clip the buckle on your waist and adjust to size.

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STEP 3: Your ready to play your djembe!

African Rhythm Traders'
Djembe Straps:

These are the best in the business!
2 inch webbing, no buckle
Available in black, red, yellow, or green
15 foot strap: $12.50 each

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Black Djembe Strap

$12.50 each

Red Djembe Strap $12.50 each
Yellow Djembe Strap $12.50 each
Green Djembe Strap $12.50 each

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African Rhythm Traders' Waist Straps:

Adjustable w/ 2 clips holds djembes, surdos, dununs and other drums
Can be adjusted to use with 2 djembes!
1.5 inch webbing
Available in black only
$10.00 each

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Black Waist Strap

$10.00 each

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