Abstract: African tambourine is popular all over the world because of its easy to learn and unique timbre, and it has become the best choice for people's entertainment, fitness, gathering and performance. The size selection of African drums depends on the age of users. Small 8 inch and standard 8 inch are suitable for beginners of kindergarten children under 6 years old, small 10 inch is suitable for children over 6 years old, and standard 10 inch is suitable for primary and secondary school students and adult beginners. After choosing the size, we need to observe the details of African drums. Let's learn the buying skills of African drums. First, how to choose the size of African drums

African drums are generally divided into: small 8 inch, standard 8 inch, small 10 inch, standard 10 inch, small 12 inch and standard 12 inch.

Different sizes correspond to different price points, but you still have to choose the size that matches your height and palm size to play the drum best. Of course, the larger the size, the better the sound, and the clearer the low, medium and high notes. Friends who have requirements for timbre can choose the biggest one.

Small 8 inch, standard 8 inch: Kindergarten children under 6 years old are beginners, relatively small and easy to carry.

Small 10 inch: children over 6 years old.

Standard 10 inch: primary and secondary school students and adult beginners.

Small 12 inch: lovers with high requirements for sound quality.

Standard 12 inch: single performance, pursuing more professional friends.

Second, how to choose a good African drum

1. Turn the African drum upside down and see if there are any hand-carved marks inside and outside. Good African drums generally have traces of hand carving.

2. Look at the drum skin. Because African drum skins originated in Africa have not been treated by any chemical methods, they are usually not as white as China drums.

3. smell it carefully. If it smells of paint, it means it is made in China. If you can smell the slight smell of sheep and cattle, it means that it is probably produced in Africa, because the drum skin produced in Africa has not been chemically treated.

4. Observe the inside and outside of the drum carefully to see if there are traces of splicing. If there are traces of splicing, it can be judged by 100% that it is a domestic imitation drum.

5. Look at the pattern on it. African hand-made African drums are generally carved deeply and vividly, almost like carving wood, while domestic drums are generally carved shallowly because of their large output.

6. Gently press the middle of the drum by hand to see if there is obvious deformation. Good African drums are usually tight and crisp. If the drum skin of the African drum you choose is loose, it will not have a good timbre.

7. Raise the African drum with your hands. If African drums are found to be too light, it is not recommended to buy them.

8. Hand-carved African drums are different. If you find a bunch of twins, it must be machined.