TRADITIONAL BUILD: the Meinl Traditional Headed Wood Tambourine is built with a handheld wood frame that's lightweight and easy to play; plus, it gives the overall sound more warmth and presence
WHY IT MATTERS: the warm tonal musical depth of wood easily blends with acoustic instruments where tambourines are traditionally played
ONE BIG THING: equipped with a pre-tuned, fixed natural goat skin head for tambourine rolls and accents; it's important to know this head is all natural goat skin, and it may have color variations or spots—this is not a defect or dirt
DRIVING THE SOUND: mixed plated steel/solid brass jingles respond with a bright attack followed by warm sustain with volume that blends easily; combining steel and brass gives it a well-rounded, clear and vibrant tone
ZOOM IN: the rubber grip gives you a solid handle on the tambourine with a comfortable feel for all skill levels
WHERE TO USE: live, studio, acoustic, orchestral percussion, choral groups, concert band, worship music, school band
BY THE NUMBERS: 10" frame, 16 jingle pairs, 2 rows
THE TAKEAWAY: this is a solid choice for the warmer tonal quality of a traditional headed wood tambourine that can be used for whatever you need
Description
MEINL headed wood tambourines are outfitted with the finest hand selected goat skin heads for uniform thickness and outstanding sound quality. Available in one or two row versions with dual alloy nickel plated steel and solid brass jingles, this model tambourine delivers a bright, shimmering response with full resonance from the pre-tuned goat skin head and sturdy wooden frame. Nickel plated steel and brass jingles are among the brightest sounding with a light sustain. Headed tambourines are ideal for adding a multitude of sound possibilities from playing as a hand drum to using the head to implement sound effects such as finger rolls and pitch bending techniques. The head also helps to compose the overall resonance of the tambourine.