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Frame Drums

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Frame drums are portable, relatively inexpensive, very versatile, and can be played in situations where other drums are not feasable. Technically, frame drums are the musicologist's term for a class of percussion instruments constructed of a shallow cylindrical frame over which a skin is stretched and tacked in place, and may or may not have jingles. Some frame drums have mechanical tuning.

Frame drums are perhaps one of the earliest forms of drum made by many civilizations across the world, originating in the ancient Middle East, India, and Rome, and reaching medieval Europe through Islamic culture. Essentially, drums are a piece of animal skin stretched over a circular frame that has a depth less than the width of the head, or where the frame is half or less than the diameter of the head. Historically, larger frame drums have been played mainly by men in spiritual rituals, while medium size frame drums were played mainly by women. There are many types of frame drums, but three types we carry include deffs, pandeiros, and muzhars. Also see our frame drum accessories.

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Frame Drum Circular, Double Rope Tuned ( FDD16 ) Frame Drum Circular, Double Rope Tuned
A sturdy 16 inch diameter x 3.5 inch deep circular wood frame is mounted on both sides with rustic Medieval style tied heads. This double sided drum is rope tuned and comes with one beater. Made in Pakistan.		 Only:
$45.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum Octagon, Double Rope Tuned ( FDE16 ) Frame Drum Octagon, Double Rope Tuned
Attractive, unique and sounds great. A sturdy 16 inch diameter by 3.5 inch deep wood frame, in an octagonal shape, is mounted on both sides with rustic Medieval style tied heads. This double sided drum is rope tuned and comes with one beater. Made in Pakistan.		 Only:
$65.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 10 inch, with Beater ( FD10 ) Frame Drum, 10", with Beater
Shaman Drum 10"x2", fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, includes leather beater. Made in Pakistan. Shipping Weight: 2.50 lbs.		 Only:
$19.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 12 inch, with Beater ( FD12 ) Frame Drum, 10", with Beater
Shaman Drum 10"x2", fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, includes leather beater. Made in Pakistan. Shipping Weight: 3.00 lbs.		 Only:
$25.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 14 inch, with Webbing ( FDW14 ) Frame Drum, 14", with Webbing
This is the perfect light weight frame drum for playing all night. This drum has a thin metal walled frame that is covered with a white natural skin. The head is held on by intricate raw-hide webbing. The webbing is fictional and decorative. To achieve the light weight the frame is very thin. Although sturdy, you should expect some warping over time. It may go out of round- but the sound from this 4 inch deep drum is worth it. Made in India.		 Only:
$60.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 14 inch, Interior Tuning ( FD14T ) Frame Drum, 14", Interior Tuning
Shaman Drum 14"x2", tunable goatskin head, mulberry frame, includes leather beater and tuning tool. Made in Pakistan.		 Only:
$95.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 14 inch, with Beater ( FD14 ) Frame Drum, 14", with Beater
Shaman Drum 14"x2", fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, includes leather beater. Made in Pakistan. Shipping Weight: 3.00 lbs.		 Only:
$35.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 18 inch, with Webbing ( FDW18 ) Frame Drum, 18", with Webbing
This is the perfect light weight frame drum for playing all night. This drum has a thin metal walled frame that is covered with a white natural skin. The head is held on by intricate raw-hide webbing. The webbing is fictional and decorative. To achieve the light weight the frame is very thin. Although sturdy, you should expect some warping over time. It may go out of round- but the sound from this 4 inch deep drum is worth it. Made in India.		 Only:
$85.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 18 inch, with Beater ( FD18 ) Frame Drum, 18", with Beater
Shaman Drum 18"x2", fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, includes leather beater. Made in Pakistan.		 Only:
$45.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 18 inch, with Webbing ( FDW22 ) Frame Drum, 18", with Webbing
This is the perfect light weight frame drum for playing all night. This drum has a thin metal walled frame that is covered with a white natural skin. The head is held on by intricate raw-hide webbing. The webbing is fictional and decorative. To achieve the light weight the frame is very thin. Although sturdy, you should expect some warping over time. It may go out of round- but the sound from this 4 inch deep drum is worth it. Made in India.		 Only:
$100.00		 Qty:
Frame Drum, 22 inch, with Beater ( FD22 ) Frame Drum, 22", with Beater
Shaman Drum 22"x2", fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, includes leather beater. Made in Pakistan. Shipping Weight: 4.00 lbs.		 Only:
$55.00		 Qty:

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