Drum Circle Instruments
Get everything you need to build the perfect drum circle with our Drum Circle Shopping List! Whether you're leading a community drum jam, facilitating a music therapy session, or bringing rhythm into the classroom, we've handpicked the best djembes, bongos, and percussion instruments for group music-making. These instruments are durable, great-sounding, and easy to play—perfect for creating connection through rhythm. Explore our top recommendations and find the right drums and percussion to bring your drum circle to life!
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Toca Freestyle ColorSound Djembes, Set of 7 Colors
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $411.00$319.99The Toca Synergy Freestyle ColorSound Djembes are a colorful addition to the lightweight and durable Freestyle collection. These drums have great sound, making them perfect for drum circles and kids of all ages. Made of tough yet surprisingly musical PVC...TFCDJ-7MSMSRP: $411.00$319.99 -
X8 Celtic Labyrinth Backpacker Djembe Drum with FREE Mini Djembe & Tote Bag
X8 Drums
MSRP: $144.00$59.99This djembe is a great drum for the beginner/intermediate player. It is made of one-piece plantation Mahogany featuring a hand-carved Celtic Labyrinth design. A quality goat skin head is secured with braided alpine rope. Perfect for drum circle...X8-DJ-CELTIC-BKPMSRP: $144.00$59.99 -
X8 Drums Professional Padded Djembe Strap, Black
X8 Drums
MSRP: $59.00$25.99Black double drum strap designed to support your djembe in comfort. The double-cross adjustable harness is designed to support your instrument for hours of play with extra padding in the upper back area. The easy chrome snaps just clip to the hardware on...X8-PRO-STRAP-BLACKMSRP: $59.00$25.99 -
Brass Ankle Bells, High Pitch
X8 Drums
MSRP: $32.00$12.99Jingle jangle your way to great sounding percussion accents. These solid brass bells can be shaken in your hand, attached to your ankle or wrist, hung from a drum set or played in unison with other types of bells. The rich chime sound is a welcome...X8-ANK-HMSRP: $32.00$12.99 -
Celtic Labyrinth Djembe: 12" Head - Cherry Finish
X8 Drums
MSRP: $360.00$149.99This drum is also available through our preferred partners, Guitar Center & Musician's Friend. This African Djembe features a beautiful Celtic labyrinth carving on the Mahogany HardWood shell with a Teak Oil Finish. It has 2 Rings on top providing...X8-DJ-CELTIC-MMSRP: $360.00$149.99 -
Low Pitch Brass Ankle Bells
X8 Drums
MSRP: $44.00$17.99Jingle jangle your way to great sounding percussion accents. These solid brass bells can be shaken in your hand, attached to your ankle or wrist, hung from a drum set or played in unison with other types of bells. The rich chime sound is a welcome...X8-ANK-LMSRP: $44.00$17.99 -
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X8 Red Black Backpacker Djembe
X8 Drums
MSRP: $171.00Now: $69.99Was: $71.25This drum is also available through our preferred partners, Guitar Center & Musician's Friend. The Red and Black Djembe features a two tone contrast of red and black stripes offering a bit of attitude. Master carvers have paid special attention to...X8-DJ-RB-BKPMSRP: $171.00Now: $69.99Was: $71.25 -
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Hand-painted Kalimba Thumb Piano Karimba Mbira
X8 Drums
MSRP: $34.00$14.06This Kalimba thumb piano is made of a coconut shell with a hand-painted wooden faceplate and features 7 keys that produce different tones. This thumb piano may be tuned to change the sound by adjusting the tension of the screws. Dimensions: 3.5 inches...X8-CT-KLB-PTMSRP: $34.00$14.06 -
X8 Drums Dundun - Kente Cloth, Kenkeni (Small)
X8 Drums
MSRP: $418.00$189.00Sold individually. This listing is for the Small (Kenkeni) size. The X8 Drums PVC djun djun shells feature the traditional Kente Cloth African design with a rich color palette. The PVC material means that your drum is ready for travel and years of play...X8-DD-KENTE-SMSRP: $418.00$189.00 -
The Twister Drum
X8 Drums
MSRP: $240.00$99.99This drum is also available through our preferred partners, Guitar Center & Musician's Friend. SIZE 10" Head x 20" Tall PLAY IT The Twister Drum is an X8 Drums exclusive djembe drum with collapsible technology that allows you to fit twice as many...X8-DJ-TW-SMSRP: $240.00$99.99 -
Canary Percussion Ankle Bells
X8 Drums
MSRP: $32.00$12.94Ankle Bracelet made with canary shells to produce an organic sounding percussion effect. Use as bracelet or anklet. Each one is hand made on the beautiful island of Bali Indonesia. Fun fact: This instrument was used by The Group Repertory Theatre...X8-ANK-CANMSRP: $32.00$12.94 -
Urban Beat Djembe, Medium, 12" Head x 23" Tall
X8 Drums
$145.59Let the beat of the street inspire you! The Urban Beat Djembe takes its name from the energy and melting pot of our urban areas. This djembe is built for the drummer on the go; the PVC shell is virtually indestructible and has excellent resonance. The...X8-DJ-UB-M$145.59 -
X8 Drums 12" Red Black Djembe with Bag
X8 Drums
MSRP: $329.00$199.99The Red and Black Djembe features a two tone contrast of red and black stripes offering a bit of attitude. Master carvers have paid special attention to the detailing of this drum to provide a unique rough texture. Authentic goatskin heads are secured...X8-DJ-RB-MMSRP: $329.00$199.99 -
Toca Freestyle Djembe, Fiesta, 10" Head
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $141.00$94.99The Toca Synergy Freestyle Djembe is extremely lightweight, durable, and has great sound, making it perfect for drum circles and kids of all ages. Made of tough yet surprisingly musical PVC with a wrapped finish and a traditional goatskin head, the hand...SFDJ-10FMSRP: $141.00$94.99 -
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X8 Energy Chimes - 15 Bars
X8 Drums
MSRP: $144.00$60.00Percussionists are always listening out for new ways to accent their music with great special effects and tonal diversity. Our Energy Chime won't disappoint. This highly musical and highly versatile instrument features 15 ultra-resonant, 10mm tempered...X8-EC15MSRP: $144.00$60.00 -
Toca Freestyle Djembe, Bali Red, 10" Head x 20" Tall
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $141.00$94.99Listen to this djembe: Sound file coming soon. 7" Synergy Freestyle Djembe 9" Synergy Freestyle Djembe 10" Synergy Freestyle Djembe 12" Synergy Freestyle Djembe The Toca Synergy Freestyle Djembe is extremely lightweight, durable,...SFDJ-10RPMSRP: $141.00$94.99 -
X8 Drums Antique Gold Doumbek
X8 Drums
MSRP: $159.00$134.39This Fiberglass Doumbek is hand painted with a rustic gold brush technique, and communicate with a variety of uniquely-intricate playing styles. The sound of each finger resonates clearly and melodically, even with quick-rolling accents. The Mylar Drum...X8-DKF-ANTGLDMSRP: $159.00$134.39 -
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X8 Drums Earthtone Cajon, Blue
X8 Drums
MSRP: $324.00$135.00The X8 Drums Earthtone Cajon features a solid MDF drum body, patented bass port that and unique playing surfaces. This drum produces high quality tones, slaps and bass projection at an entry level price. The durable MDF body has greater density...X8-CJ-END-BLMSRP: $324.00$135.00 -
12" Ashiko - Hand Carved Mahogany - Red and Black
X8 Drums
MSRP: $490.00$245.60Mahogany engraved with unique wave and diamond design, rings and cord tuning for goatskin head, and natural hair on head rim. Sizing: Please note that each drum is hand-carved, by master carvers, and sizes will tend to slightly fluctuate. No two...X8-ASH-RB-MMSRP: $490.00$245.60 -
Toca Freestyle Djembe, Kente, 14" Head x 26" Tall w/ Bag
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $281.00$209.99The Freestyle djembes are constructed of a thick PVC material that makes the drum extremely lightweight and durable with great projection. While players of all ages and sizes love the Freestyle drums, it is especially sought after by drum circle...SFDJ-14KBMSRP: $281.00$209.99 -
Kente Cloth Royal Djembe, Key-Tuned, Small
X8 Drums
MSRP: $333.00$123.99The X8 Drums Kente Cloth Djembe is a lightweight, travel-ready African hand drum with a 10” head and 18” height—perfect for kids ages 5–10, backpacking musicians or adults wanting a lightweight drum. Its vibrant Kente design...X8-DJ-KT-M-SMSRP: $333.00$123.99 -
X8 Drums Dundun - Kente Cloth, Sangban (Medium)
X8 Drums
MSRP: $504.00$239.00Sold individually. This listing is for the Medium (Sangban) size. The X8 Drums PVC djun djun shells feature the traditional Kente Cloth African design with a rich color palette. The PVC material means that your drum is ready for travel and years of play...X8-DD-KENTE-MMSRP: $504.00$239.00 -
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Kalimba Thumb Piano, 12 Keys, Rounded Edge
X8 Drums
MSRP: $77.00$31.99Kalimba thumb piano, with wood soundboard. There are 12 steel keys and measures 7.5" L x 5" W x 2.3" H The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the...X8-KLB-12-RD-NTMSRP: $77.00$31.99 -
X8 Drums Valencia Doumbek
X8 Drums
$131.25This Doumbek is hand painted in shades of metallic orange with a textured brush technique. The mylar drum head and thick PVC body resonate the of uniquely-intricate playing style of this instrument. The sound of each finger can be heard clearly and...X8-DKF-VAL$131.25 -
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Flamenco Crate Cajon, Mahogany Stain
X8 Drums
Now: $99.99Was: $156.79The X8 Flamenco Cajon design pays homage to the very first box drums that were simply shipping crates that were played by laborers during down time. The cajon resonance box is made from premium selected exotic Asian oak with crate bars along the sides...X8-CJ-FLM-RWNow: $99.99Was: $156.79 -
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X8 Drums Island Kids Bongos
X8 Drums
$59.99Bongos designed for kids and classrooms. These durable and lightweight drums can be played sitting or standing. The synthetic drum heads ensure years of lasting use. They are 7" tall, with one 5"-diameter sturdy synthetic head, and the other 6" in...X8-BNG-KD$59.99 -
X8 Drums 8 Note G Minor Tongue Drum, Wisdom Tree
X8 Drums
MSRP: $350.00$259.99The X8 Drums 8 Note G Minor Tongue Drum features an 11" hardened steel shell with precise laser cut tongues for accurate and consistent tuning. This instrument is played with either fingers or the included rubber mallets. The Tongue Drum can be played as...X8-TNG-TREMSRP: $350.00$259.99 -
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X8 Drums Island Kids Tom Drum with Mallets
X8 Drums
$65.63Tom drum with mallets designed for kids and classrooms. This durable and lightweight drum can be played sitting or standing. The synthetic drum head ensure years of lasting use. Measures 8" tall with a 10" drum head diameter. Drum body made...X8-TOM-KD$65.63 -
X8 Drums Dundun - Kente Cloth, Dundunba (Large)
X8 Drums
MSRP: $690.00$332.00Sold individually. This listing is for the Large (Dundunba) size. The PVC djun djun shells feature the traditional Kente Cloth African design with a rich color palette. The industrial grade PVC material means that your drum is ready for travel and years...X8-DD-KENTE-LMSRP: $690.00$332.00 -
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X8 Drums Explorer Series Flamenco Cajon
X8 Drums
MSRP: $324.00$135.00The X8 Drums Explorer Series Dark Walnut Cajon with a stained Teak Wood frontplate and dark oak stained resonating body delivers classic Cajon sounds and effect at a great price. A cajon is often used to replace full drum sets in unplugged performances...X8-CJ-TKMSRP: $324.00$135.00 -
Toca (TF2T-6PK) 10" Freestyle II Tom Tom Drums - Set of 6
Toca Percussion
MSRP: $400.00$259.99Perfect for classrooms, therapy, drum circles and players of all ages! Made from reinforced composite material for added durability, these drums have 8" tall PVC shells with 10" synthetic heads, and protective rubber, non-slip bottoms. These Tom Toms are...TF2T-6PKMSRP: $400.00$259.99 -
Lava Lamp Djembe, Green, 10" Head x 18" Tall
X8 Drums
$99.99This drum is also available through our preferred partners: Guitar Center Musician's Friend Lightweight djembe with groovy lava lamp design. Roll into a retro vibe with a groovy Lava Lamp Djembe from X8 Drums. It has a unique design that resembles the...X8-DJ-P-LL-GMFC-10$99.99 -
X8 Drums Zodiac Constellation Djembe 10 in.
X8 Drums
Available through our partners Guitar Center and Musicians Friend. A celestial-themed djembe with a lightweight yet resonant shell for inspired performance. The X8 Drums Zodiac Constellation djembe captures the celestial energy of the zodiac...X8-DJ-ZC-10Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: -
X8 Drums 9-Note C Major Tongue Drum
X8 Drums
MSRP: $385.00$294.99The X8 Drums 9-Note C Major Tongue Drum features an 11" hardened steel shell with precise laser cut tongues for accurate and consistent tuning. This instrument is played with either fingers or the included rubber mallets. The Tongue Drum can be played as...X8-TNG-BKMSRP: $385.00$294.99 -
X8 Drums Stacking Hand Drums with Straps, 3-Pack Large
X8 Drums
MSRP: $816.00$339.99The X8 Drums stackable PVC hand drums are perfect adult size drums for traveling. They is lightweight and stackable. For storage, simply remove the drum head and stack them all together. The assembled drum produces a crisp, loud response. The drum head...X8-HD-L-SET3MSRP: $816.00$339.99 -
Toca Freestyle Rope Tuned Synthetic Djembe Drum – Fever Dream
Toca Percussion
$94.99 - $169.99The Toca Freestyle Rope Tuned Djembe in the Fever Dream finish combines expressive visual style with authentic hand drum performance. Designed for drum circles, music educators, facilitators, and recreational percussionists, this lightweight synthetic...SFDJ-FD$94.99 - $169.99 -
Toca Freestyle Rope Tuned Synthetic Djembe Drum – Jam Fest
Toca Percussion
$94.99 - $169.99The Toca Freestyle Djembe in the Jam Fest finish combines authentic hand percussion sound with lightweight durability, making it an excellent choice for drum circles, classrooms, facilitators, travel, and live performance. Designed with a seamless...SFDJ-JF$94.99 - $169.99 -
Toca Freestyle Rope Tuned Synthetic Djembe Drum – Autumn Days
Toca Percussion
$94.99 - $169.99The Toca Freestyle Djembe in the Autumn Days finish combines authentic djembe sound with lightweight durability, making it an excellent choice for drum circles, classrooms, facilitators, travel, and live performance. Designed with a seamless synthetic...SFDJ-AD$94.99 - $169.99 -
Toca Freestyle Rope Tuned Synthetic Djembe Drum – Matte Grey Skies
Toca Percussion
$94.99 - $169.99The Toca Freestyle Djembe in Matte Grey Skies delivers authentic djembe tone in a lightweight, highly durable design ideal for drum circles, classrooms, facilitators, travel, and live performance. Built with a seamless synthetic shell and rope tuning...SFDJ-GS$94.99 - $169.99 -
X8 Drums Blackout Lava Lamp Djembe 12 in. Red Multi Fade
X8 Drums
This drum is available exclusively through our preferred partners: Guitar Center Musician's Friend Lightweight djembe with groovy lava lamp design. Roll into a retro vibe with a groovy Lava Lamp Djembe from X8 Drums. It has a unique design that...X8-DJ-B-LL-RMFC-12Qty in Cart: 0Quantity:Price:Subtotal: