Frame drum

Frame drum

A frame drum is a drum that has a drumhead diameter greater than its depth. Usually the single drumhead is made of rawhide or man-made materials. Shells are traditionally constructed of bent wood (rosewood, oak, ash etc.) scarf jointed together; plywood and man-made materials are also used. Some frame drums have mechanical tuning and on many the drumhead is stretched and tacked in place. It is the earliest skin drum known to have existed. Examples are found in many places and cultures. It has been suggested that they were also used to winnow grain.

Frame drums are one of the most ancient types of musical instruments. They have a simple structure with strong spiritual and entertaining effects. They are usually round, made of wood with animal skin and sometimes metal rings or plates incorporated into the drum to provide jingle. They have different sizes; the larger drums are played mainly by men in spiritual rituals and medium size drums are played mainly by women.

Frame drums originated in the ancient Middle East, India, and Rome, and reached medieval Europe through Islamic culture. The similarity of the names of frame drums in these regions shows the common history of these drums.

Types of frame drums

*Bendir (North Africa, Turkey)
*Bodhrán (Ireland)
*Daf (Iran, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan,Turkey, Middle East)
*Dayereh (Persia, Central Asia, Balkans)
*Timpan (Romania)
*Kanjira (South India)
*Mazhar (Egypt)
*Pandeiro (Brazil)
*Pandereta (Puerto Rico)
*Ramana (Thailand)
*Ravann (Mauritius)
*Riq (Arabic world)
*Tamborim (Brazil)
*Tambourine
*Tamburello (Italy)
*Tammorra (Italy)
*Tar (North Africa)
*Timbrel

External links

* [http://www.glenvelez.com Glen Velez]
* [http://framedrums.de/ framedrums.de - info about instruments, videos, instructional material]
* [http://www.drumdojo.com/world/framedrum.htm Frame Drums]
* [http://www.rhythmweb.com/frame/ Frame Drum Central]
* [http://www.newworlddrumming.com online community for frame drum and other world percussion]
* [http://www.marlaleigh.com Marla Leigh]
* [http://www.knockonwood.co.uk/frame_drums.asp/CatID/5 Knock on Wood frame Drum Page]

Video

* [http://www.framedrums.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=13&Itemid=17 Frame drum videos]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB0hE-YlfzQ Glen Velez Frame Drum Video]

ee also

*North American Frame Drum Association


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