Djembe Drum Melina Wood Student Mali Small Drum is an expertly carved and assembled lightweight Melina wood. Simple carving accents the perfect form in this smaller size drum. Great sound in a modest size drum with good base and sharp slaps. It has a thin goat skin and has amazing bass and volume for a starter drum. Quality African kambala style rope. At 10 x 18 inch wood size makes it large enough for anyone to play and learn on easily before committing to a larger drum.