Frame Drums
The frame drum is the oldest and most common sort of drum. There are many different kinds, all with their own names.Because of the great diversity of names, we have gathered similar instruments of related cultures under a single name.The Tar is a light, universal frame
drum that is played with fingers in the ancient style, holding the drum in front of the body with one hand.
It has a rich voice and produces clear bass tones as well as compelling sidebeats.
The Airweight has a brilliant
sound particularly rich in overtones, with a soft swelling bass.
This is achived trough a very light frame and a thin skin. Expressiveness and an ethereal character meet here.
The Airweight is especially suited as a solo instrument.
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Tar
(55 mm):
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Diameter
16'' 18'' 20'' 22'' and 23''.
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Airweight (48 mm): |
| Diameter 14'' 16'' 18'' 20'' and 22''. |
The Duff is a medium weight sonorous drum that is widespread in Orient. As the "tof" it is mentioned in the Old Testament. Our model has one or three grip notches.
Duff (72 mm.)
Diameter
14'' 16'' 18'' 20'' and 22''.
The Mazhar has a deep,
heavy frame and a rather thick skin. diameter 16" 18" 20" 22" and 23"
Due to its weight it is rested on one knee or held with both legs when being played ,almost like a darbuka.
This drum has a profound, warm bass and bell-like high tones.
It is suitable for accompaniment of voice and melody.
The Daire has series
of metal rings attached to the frame.
Rattling against the skin these produce a hard, penetrating sound.
Daire
diameter 18" 20" 22".
Our Shaman Drum is rooted in various indigenous cultures. Itis held by a tied in grip bar and has a full embracing sound
Diameter 16'' 18'' 20'' 22'' and 23''
