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Catalog > Percussion > Frame Drums updated January 24, 2008

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Remo Frame Drums

We carry the full line of Remo drums. Please see Remo's online catalog and contact us.
Wood-grain shell with fixed synthetic head. Non-tuneable - lighter, better for beginners playing finger-style.
8-inch diameter -- $18.50
10-inch diameter -- $20.18
12-inch diameter -- $24.43
14-inch diameter -- $28.00
16-inch diameter -- $31.45
22-inch diameter -- $45.50

Remo tuneable Frame Drums

Wood shell with Fiberskyn head. tuneable drums have a narrow inner hoop that can be adjusted with screws.

14-inch diameter -- $84.95

Deff Drums

The Deff, also called Daf or Taf, is a shallow frame drum common throughout Asia Minor and the Mediterranean area. This drum is usually held in one hand and struck with the other.

Some of the following are special order items. Please read this information on special orders.

Buck Deff

Handcrafted by the Buck Instrument Company, makers of the famous Buck Bodhran. Solid oak shell, top quality goatskin head.

18DC, 18-inch diameter Deff, 2.25 inch deep -- $179.00

Shaman Drums

Fixed goatskin head, 2-inch solid rosewood shell, gut cross brace. Comes with beater.

10-inch diameter -- $20.00

14-inch diameter -- $32.00

18-inch diameter -- $40.00

22-inch diameter -- $60.00

Remo Buffalo drums Native American Drums

Large shallow cross-braced frame drum, similar to the Irish Bodhran, but beaten with a standard single-headed padded mallet instead of a double-headed tipper. Can be made with skin or synthetic heads.

Remo Buffalo Drum

Native American style frame drum with rope cross-braces, synthetic head, and mallet. These drums are much better than natural skin drums for use in sweat lodges. The synthetic head is less susceptible to going out of tune in the high heat and humidity. Drums decorated with graphic designs are usually available through special order: please email to inquire.
For cases to fit the larger sizes, see Bodhran Cases.

Not all sizes may be in stock. Please contact us for the most current selection.

8-inch diameter (3.5 inches deep) -- $32.75

10-inch diameter (3.5 inches deep) -- $37.00
12-inch diameter (3.5 inches deep) -- $42.95
14-inch diameter (3.5 inches deep) -- $50.15
16-inch diameter (3.5 inches deep) -- $60.35
22-inch diameter (3.5 inches deep) -- $106.25

Tar

Large, flat one-sided drums common throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. Traditionally, this drum is played with the fingers, holding the drum in front of you, drumhead facing out. You can use your hand or a stick if preferred. Skin headed tars are very temperature sensitive and will crack if left in the heat, such as in direct sun or in a car. If the drumhead is too tight, lightly mist with water.

Some of the following are special order items. Please see our return policy for more information.

Cooperman Tar

    Professional quality, single-headed frame drums with a solid wood shell, goatskin head.
    14-inch diameter. -- $201.25
    16-inch diameter, tuneable -- $231.90
    Cooperman carries other frame drum varieties that we'll be happy to special order for you. Please see the Cooperman web site and contact us.

Buck Tar

Same as Buck Deff, only different depth. For cases to fit, see Bodhran Cases.

18TC - 18-inch diameter tar -- $179.00
18TC-D - 18-inch diameter tar, deep body -- $195.00

Tambourines

Wood shell, single row of zils and goatskin head.

6-inch diameter -- $7.00
8-inch diameter -- $9.00
10-inch diameter -- $11.00
12-inch diameter, double row of zils -- $19.95

Wood shell, single row of zils, no skin head

5-inch diameter -- $5.00
10-inch diameter, no head -- $9.00

Half-moon shaped: plastic shell with a double row of zils. No head -- $35.00

Ocean Drum

Double-headed frame drum with interior ball bearings to make a combination drum and rattle. If held horizontally, the sound of the ball bearings sliding across the head makes a sound reminiscent of ocean waves.

Remo Ocean Drum

12-inch diameter. 2-1/2-inch deep, clear plastic head allows you to see the ball bearings.

$49.30