The ancient musical instrument known as a Frame Drum has many different names and varieties of style and size depending on the culture in which it was developed. Here at Drummers World you will find the Bodhrán, Bendir, Deff, Kanjira, Pandeiro, Riq, Tambourine and Tar, among others. Frame Drum accessories are also listed for your shopping convenience.
Bendir 14 or 18 inch diameter. Rosewood construction with tunable goatskin. A traditional instrument of North Africa, more specifically in Morocco. A snare adds to the liveliness of these drums.
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Contemporanea is the choice of musicians and samba schools worldwide. They supply the top samba schools in Rio and Sao Paulo. Their instruments capture the authentic sound of samba and bossa nova. Drummers World has been selling their products for over 30 years and recognizes the quality and craftsmanship these instruments provide. All pandeiros (Brazilian tambourines) listed feature 5 sets of jingles, key tunable (tuning key provided), and wood shells. These are limited in quantity. The More Info »
In traditional Samba bands the Tamborim is normally hand held and pitched extremely high. The Pearl PBT60C Brazilian Tamborim is a great little hand drum with a plastic head. It comes with a Quick-Draw Mount for fast change over from stand mounting to hand grip. This affords the percussionist the optional luxury for drum set players and percussionists to be able to mount the instrument off of a rack or holder thereby giving more freedom to play other instruments. There More Info »
Remo Traditional Kanjira, Antique finish, 7-inch,Tunable
The Remo Traditional Remo Kanjira (Khanjira) is Key-Tuned and features an Antique Veneer shell with a Skyndeep drumhead. The traditional Indian kanjira was made using skin of the now-endangered Monitor Lizard. Remo's synthetic Skyndeep lizard-graphic drumhead is an ecological tribute to the beauty of the Monitor Lizard. For this tunable kanjira, Remo attaches their Skyndeep lizard-graphic drumhead to an Acousticon shell with a 30-degree radial bearing edge. The frame is finished with a dark stain veneer, giving the drum an More Info »
The Contemporanea Ginga Tamborim is made in Brazil and designed for samba and similar styles of playing. It is 6" in diameter and has a plastic skin for durability and high pitched tuning. Reasonably priced and well constructed. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Contemporanea is the choice of musicians and samba schools worldwide. They supply the top samba schools in Rio and Sao Paulo. Their instruments capture the authentic sound of samba and bossa nova.
The Frame drum originates in the Middle East and is among the oldest of drums. Frame drums can be played using a traditional style with fingers, striking edge of drum producing a "tak" tone. It can also be held with one hand and played with a soft mallet or straddled between the knees like a bongo drum. Whether you are a professional drummer or just want to have fun at a drum circle with family or friends, the Remo frame More Info »
An ideal hand drum for producing low bass tones, the Remo Bahia Buffalo Drum is designed for easy movement with back rope handle strapping. Constructed with the vinyl Bahia Bass fixed pre-tuned drumhead with Remo’s patented Acousticon® drum shells, the Bahia Buffalo Drum provides excellent projection and enhanced low-pitched fundamentals which are ideal for recreational, educational and wellness applications. The drum size is 16" x 3.5". A soft mallet is included.
This Tar has a sheesham frame with goatskin head and has tuning bolts inside. The drum is typically played with the fingers in the style of a deff. Available in 14" and 16" sizes.
This 18" x 3.5" sheesham bodhran has inside tuning and two cross bars. The solid frame has a fixed crossbar for support. The bolt tuning is hidden on the inside of the frame. You will love the sound of the natural goatskin head. Easy and fun to play. The enclosed product insert will give you the basics to get started. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench.
The Contemporanea Pandeiro Ginga features a 10" Diameter Goatskin Head, a Wood Shell, Five Sets of Silver Jingles, and is Key Tunable (tuning key provided). This alternative to the top of the line models is limited in quantity. The Pandeiro, a type of tambourine, is practically synonymous with Brazilian music. Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Contemporanea brand is the choice of musicians and samba schools worldwide. They supply the top samba schools in Rio and Sao Paulo. Their instruments More Info »
Tuxedo Frame/Hand Drum Bags are manufactured of 1000 denier nylon and are completely lined with a specially formulated dense foam. All hardware and zippers used in the manufacture of the bags far exceed strength and usage requirements. We have sold these bags for close to 20 years and find them to be very dependable and sturdy. The nylon used is similar to airline baggage and is weatherproof. The hand/frame drum bags have a carrying handle and are well padded to More Info »
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Contemporanea is the choice of musicians and samba schools worldwide. They supply the top samba schools in Rio and Sao Paulo. Their instruments capture the authentic sound of samba and bossa nova. Drummers World has been selling their products for over 30 years and recognizes the quality and craftsmanship these instruments provide. All pandeiros (Brazilian tambourines) listed feature 5 sets of jingles, key tunable (tuning key provided), and wood shells. These are limited in quantity. The More Info »
18"x 3.5" bodhran. Primary rhythmic accompaniment for Celtic and Irish music. Contains a fixed goatskin head with Roosebeck logo and a beautiful sheesham frame with a decorative black band. It also has a fixed crossbar in back to help support player's hand and wrist when applying pressure to head from inside of frame. Tipper included.
The Remo Fiberskyn 3 head is pre-tuned on a 0.25 inch thick ACOUSTICON shell which will provide years of carefree play. This hand drum is sturdy and durable; the perfect travel companion, for outdoors and inside. You can create a sound that will hold its own in any drum circle; great for playing with your hand. There is a thumb notch for comfort. Available in 12".
Close your eyes and you are at the beach. The surf coming in with rolling, crashing waves. The Remo Fish Graphic Ocean Drum is 2-headed and has a Mylar resonant drumhead with a fish graphic finish head. It is a frame drum with metallic beads inside. It can be played with mallets or hands. It can also be used as a shaker. With great sound effects, the drum is ideal for recreation, education and performance. Available in sizes: 12", 16" More Info »
The Pandeiro is the Brazilian equivalent of a tambourine. However, it is played as a drum. Pearl has designed their instrument to be light weight and easy to tune. Two models are available. The 10" comes with a goatskin head. The 12" has a plastic head. A carrying bag and tuning key are included with the drum.
This fixed head bodhrán features a sheesham frame body with an inside crossbar and a goat skin head. The non-tunable drum measures 14x3.5 inches. It's a very lightweight, durable and affordable bodhrán.
The Remo 10-inch Thinline Frame Drum features a Remo Renaissance fixed drum head and Remo's patented ACOUSTICON shell, producing the same excellent projection and enhanced low-pitched fundamentals tonal characteristics found on traditional wood shell drums. It will meet your highest expectations for sound quality and durability. There is no drum more simple, reliable, lightweight, attractive, primary, basic, essential AND affordable than the Remo 10-inch Thinline Frame Drum. The Remo 10-inch Thinline Frame Drum is both a training drum, accessible for More Info »
16 x 3.5 inch red cedar Irish bodhran with inside tuning and T-bar. Bolt tuning is hidden on the inside of the frame. Includes a tipper and a tuning wrench. These solid wood Red Cedar bodhrans are significantly lighter weight than Sheesham models, allowing hours of fun filled playing. The T-Bar is removable.