Tambourine Wood 12″ Diameter
The tambourine, normally plays a supporting role in the percussion section, though some forms of folkmusic use it as the foundation for their rhythmic underpinning. This unique instrument is based on standard hand-played frame drums which are among the world’s oldest and most adaptable
The tambourine is probably one of the easiest and most fun musical instruments to play anywhere in the world. If you have any rhythm at all, and sometimes even if you don’t, you, too, can play a tambourine. The instrument’s name actually comes from “tambourin” which is a French derivation of the word “tambour” which means “drum”. Accordingly, the tambourine belongs in the percussion family.
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Tambourine
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Wood
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Synthetic Head
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12″ Dia
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16 Cymbals
FUN Google facts:
The origin of the tambourine is unknown, but it appears in historical writings as early as 1700 BC and was used by ancient musicians in West Africa, the Middle East, Greece and India. The tambourine passed to Europe by way of merchants or musicians.
Who is famous for tambourine?
An clip of Mexican percussionist Gabriela Jiménez playing the tambourine has gone viral, amassing over 200,000 views and 3,000 shares on Facebook. Using the skin, frame and metal jingles (called ‘zills’), Jiménez creates an extraordinarily rhythmic performance.
What are the rings of a tambourine called?
The tambourine is a musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called “zills”.
Is tambourine hard to play?
So, it might not be that the tambourine is a forgettable instrument after all. And it is certainly not the case that this musical instrument is in some sense easy. Rather, despite its humble appearance, it takes a good bit of work to master.
Do you hit or shake a tambourine?
Handheld tambourines: To play a handheld tambourine, hold it in your non-dominant hand and strike it against your other hand, or shake it in the air. If you hold the tambourine at a 45-degree angle with the ground, you’ll get greater vibration from the zills.
Tambourine Wood 12″ Diameter
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