A modern version of the traditional African agogo bell, in a hardwood which produces brightly-pitched tones. Scrape the ridges or simply tap on the bells for a variety of rhythmic wood sounds. Use the ball end for louder sounds, and the handle for more subtle sounds. Also available: Wooden Triple-Bell Agogo.
banjira Pro Tabla Set Nickel Plated Brass Bayan and 5.25-Inch Dayan
This banjira professional tabla set with a nickel plated brass bayan and a 5.25-inch dayan features a sheesham (or similar hardwood) tabla paired with a nickeled brass bayan. This Indian percussion instrument is used in the classical, popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent and in Hindustani classical music. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres. Both are strap tuned. Includes the standard soft case, cushions, covers, and tuning hammer. Cushion colors More Info »
Quilted Nylon Doumbek Case has a zipper closure and a carrying handle. Great for storage and transport of your Doumbek or Darbuka. Available Sizes: 8" -- Measures: 9" top diameter, 5.25" bottom diameter, 15.5" high 10" -- Measures: 11" top diameter, 6" bottom diameter, 16.5" high 12" -- Measures: 13" top diameter, 7" bottom diameter, 21" high
The Remo Deluxe Doumbek Bag is approximately 18 3/4" H x 12 1/2" head diameter x 8 1/4" base. This is a well-padded secure carrying bag for your instrument with a comfortable shoulder strap and external pocket.
This large oval brass bulb horn from Pakistan has a 6.5″ bell and is 15″ in length! It features a removable and replaceable reed and a bulb with a 5/8 inch fitting. You should expect your brass instruments to have, or develop, an attractive antique patina. However, if you prefer the high shine look we recommend Brasso (TM) as a good polish.
Ghungroos are anklet bells made by attaching strings of small bells (known as Ghunghroo, Ghunghru, Ghungur or Salangai) onto velvet pads. Each anklet is comprised of two pads. Each pad has two rows of ten bells per pad, for a grand total of forty bells. The 5/8" diameter jingle-style brass bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. This common Middle-East and South-Asian dance accessory is very versatile and More Info »
These Bird Spoons are 10" long and feature a great grip reminiscent of a birds head. There are two deep spoons, with tabs, that rest bowl to bowl. Hold the bird-head end in one hand and tap the spoons between your thigh and your free hand. You can get a few different sounds by cupping and flexing your free hand as the spoons slap back and forth. Stroke the tabs down your splayed fingers for a drill sound. Perfect for More Info »
A modern version of the traditional African agogo bell, in a hardwood which produces brightly-pitched tones. Scrape the ridges or simply tap on the bells for a variety of rhythmic wood sounds. Use the ball end for louder sounds, and the handle for more subtle sounds. The ribbed cups give three different tones. Beater included. Dimensions are approximately 10" x 6.5". Also available: Wooden Double-Bell Agogo.
Kevin Spears has the ability to play a Kalimba (thumb piano) as a full range instrument. Whether playing rhythm, melody or bass, Kevin does it all on one instrument. He has now designed the ideal instrument to do all of this. The Kevin Spears Pro Kalimba is Red Cedar with a Natural finish. It has an electronic pickup, preamp, built-in eq with volume control and a 23 note keyboard. The possiblities with this Kalimba are endless. It has a five More Info »
This is a Mid-East Metal Doumbek made with nickeled brass and embossed with floral patterns. It features a Remo Fiberskyn Head. Tunable with bolts, it's available in 8"x14", 10"x15", and 12"x18" sizes (head size x height). This is a great all around portable hand drum. Ideal for dance classes, drum circles and jamming.
The banjira Pakhawaj is the most well-known northern Indian double skin drum used especially for accompanying in the old northern Indian Dhrupad style. It is similar to the Mridangam of southern India. This drum is a 24" long, two-headed wooden shell drum with bolt tension. Held horizontally, the two opposing heads are bass and tenor. Wrench is included. The small head is approximately 6". The large head is 10 1/4".
A Ceramic two-headed drum. Heads held in place and tuned by strap tension. A small hole is purposely punched in the bass head for a better sound. Held horizontally, both heads are played. Clay body color may vary from photo. Popular rhythm instrument for East Indian devotional and folk music. The leather heads are in two sizes for high and low pitch. Item Measurements: Bass: 8 inches Tenor: 3.75 inches Largest Diameter: 13 inches Length: 20.75 inches
This mini brass bulb horn from Pakistan has a 2.75" bell and is 8.5" in length. It features a removable reed and bulb. You should expect your brass instruments to have, or develop, an attractive antique patina. However, if you prefer the high shine look we recommend Brasso (TM) as a good polish.
This thumb piano by Mid-East is made of rosewood and features a solid spruce soundboard, 17 steel keys and two vibrato holes on the back. It measures 5" x 7" in dimension, and is made in Pakistan. The thumb piano originates in Africa and is also known as a "mbira", "likembe", and "kalimba" among many other names. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber. To play, rest the thumb piano on the More Info »
This pair of smooth rosewood bones each measure 7" long x 7/8" wide, with a slight curve. The thickness tapers over the length from 1/16" to 1/4". The dense hard rosewood gives a clear tone when struck. Hold one between the index and middle fingers, so the flat side is between the fingers and the concave curve is toward you. This one should hang down along your inner wrist. The second one is held between the middle and ring fingers More Info »
Two-headed wooden dholak drum that is shaped like a barrel with a tenor and bass head. Drum is held horizontally and played on both sides. Heads are held in place and tuned by nuts and bolts. Nuts can be tuned with a standard wrench, included. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the Northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh and made with locally grown neem More Info »
Standard sheesham (or similar hardwood) dayan is paired with an aluminum bayan. Both are strap tuned. Includes cushions, covers, tuning hammer and economy soft case. Cushion colors and patterns may vary. Dayan head diameter 5.25 inches. Average Dayan height 10 inches. Bayan head diameter 9.25 inches. Average Bayan height 11 inches.
This circular bulb horn originating from Pakistan has a 2.75" bell and is 14" in length. It features a solid brass horn with a replaceable metal reed and a removable and replaceable rubber bulb with 5/8" fitting. Great honk. You should expect your brass instruments to have, or develop, an attractive antique patina. However, if you prefer the high shine look we recommend Brasso (TM) as a good polish.
Stir Drum (STIR) 8 graduated tongues of rosewood create the sides. A beater is drawn in a stirring motion around the inside to create a series of staccato clacks. Beater included. Stir Drum with Handle (STIH) Stir drum on a handle.
