(Monkey talking drum) Hand held, twisting the wrist vigorously causes the knot at the end of the string to beat the two ends of the drum. Great sound, lots of fun. 4"w x 6" h size and colors vary

Approximate measurements are 7 inch tenor head, 9 inch base head, and 16-17 inches long. Deluxe, Wooden two-headed drum. Heads held in place and tuned by cords and rings. Held horizontally, both heads are played. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. After transporting to Mumbai the goat skin heads are fitted to the drum shells with traditional leather cords.

        Wooden two-headed drum. Heads held in place and tuned by bolts. Held horizontally, both heads are played. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. After transporting to Mumbai the goat skin heads are fitted to the drum shells with nut and bolts for easy tuning.
        Each drum will vary, approximate measurements:
Approximately 17.5 inches long (444.5 mm), base head has a load inside and is 8.5 inches (215.9 mm), tennor head 6.5 inches (165.1 mm)
The Load inthe bass head is a mixture of tar, clay and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well-defined tone.

        Dholak, Nut and Bolt, Light (Item Code: DHNB-PL) Wooden two-headed drum. This Dholak does not have a handle.The rosewood shell has two heads held in place and tuned by bolts. Held horizontally, both heads are played. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. After transporting to Mumbai the goat skin heads are fitted to the drum shells with nut and bolts for easy tuning.
    Each drum will vary, approximate measurements:
Approximately 17.5 inches long (444.5 mm), base head has a load inside and is 8.5 inches (215.9 mm), tennor head 6.5 inches (165.1 mm)
The Load inthe bass head is a mixture of tar, clay and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well-defined tone.

    Dholak, Nut and Bolt, Light (Item Code: DHNB-PL)  Wooden two-headed drum. The Light colored shell is most likely Mango wood.  Heads held in place and tuned by bolts. Held horizontally, both heads are played. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. After transporting to Mumbai the goat skin heads are fitted to the drum shells with nut and bolts for easy tuning. This Dholak does not have a handle.
    Each drum will vary, approximate measurements: Approximately 17.5 inches long      (444.5 mm), base head has a load inside and is 8.5 inches (215.9 mm), tennor head 6.5 inches  (165.1 mm) The Load inthe bass head is a mixture of tar,
clay and sand (dholak masala) which lowers the pitch and provides a well-defined tone.

13 D x 24 inches. You can see through this Dhol from end to end and side to side. It is a very cool looking drum. There is one loaded head for the two-tone sound. The heads are 13 inches in diameter and the drum is 24” from end to end. Beaters and soft case included.

13 D x 24 inches.
You can see through this Dhol from end to end and side to side. It is a very cool looking drum. There is one loaded head for the two-tone sound.
The heads are 13 inches in diameter and the drum is 24” from end to end. Beaters and soft case included.

13 D x 24 inches. You can see through this Dhol from end to end and side to side. It is a very cool looking drum. There is one loaded head for the two-tone sound. The heads are 13 inches in diameter and the drum is 24” from end to end. Beaters and soft case included.

13 D x 24 inches. You can see through this Dhol from end to end and side to side. It is a very cool looking drum. There is one loaded head for the two-tone sound. The heads are 13 inches in diameter and the drum is 24” from end to end. Beaters and soft case included.

14" x 25". Wooden two-headed drum with goatskin heads. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. The dhol is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra; which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. After transporting to Mumbai the goat skin heads are fitted to the drum shells with cords and rings for tuning. Beaters and soft case included.

14" x 24". Wooden two-headed drum with two synthetic heads. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. The dhol is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra; which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. Synthetic heads are fitted to the drum shells. Nuts and bolts tune the synthetic head. Beaters and soft case included.

Gharwali Tribal Dhol, Copper boby with rope tuned goatskin heads. 16.5 inches tall by 15 inches in diameter. This two headed drum comes from the north Indian mountainous region of Gharwal. Both sides of the drum have goatskin heads of the same size. Tuning with unequal tension gives the two heads differing pitches, one higher and one lower.The drum is played with two beaters.

Deluxe wooden two-headed "talking" drum with beater.
Heads held in place by cords. Held under the arm, squeeze the cords to make the drum talk. Great Whaaa-Whaa sounds.
16 inch long, outside diameter of drum is 6 inches,
 playing surface around 5.5 inches, total diameter of head 8 inches

Khol Drum, Fiberglass Body (Item Code: KHOF)
The fiberglass body on this two-headed drum makes it much lighter than the traditional clay bodied khol.
Both heads held in place and tuned by strap tension.
Held horizontally, both heads are played. Color and style may vary from photo.

Popular rhythm instrument for East Indian devotional and folk music. The leather heads are in two sizes for high & low pitch.

Khol Drum, Fiberglass Body, Colored (Item Code: KHOF-C) The very colorful fiberglass body on this two-headed drum makes it much lighter than the traditional clay bodied khol. Both heads held in place and tuned by strap tension. Held horizontally, both heads are played. Color and style may vary from photo.

Popular rhythm instrument for East Indian devotional and folk music. The leather heads are in two sizes for high & low pitch.

Ceramic two-headed drum. Heads held in place and tuned by strap tension. Held horizontally, both heads are played. Clay body color may vary from photo.

Popular rhythm instrument for East Indian devotional and folk music. The leather heads are in two sizes for high & low pitch. Height is approximately 21 1/2" Small Head Size is approximately 3 3/4" Large Head Size is approximately 8" Largest Circumference is 24"

The Medieval style drums are made with two, rope tuned,
skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head.
This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions.
Originally such drums were fashioned from
solid timber making them quite heavy.
These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive
half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight.
Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks.
There are brass hooks to help suspend
the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

The Medieval style drums are made with two, rope tuned,
skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head.
This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions.
Originally such drums were fashioned from
solid timber making them quite heavy.
These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive
half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight.
Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks.
There are brass hooks to help suspend
the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

The Medieval style drums are made with two, rope tuned,
skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head.
This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions.
Originally such drums were fashioned from
solid timber making them quite heavy.
These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive
half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight.
Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks.
There are brass hooks to help suspend
the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

The Medieval style drums are made with two, rope tuned,
skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head.
This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions.
Originally such drums were fashioned from
solid timber making them quite heavy.
These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive
half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight.
Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks.
There are brass hooks to help suspend
the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

EMS Medieval Drum, 13x13", Light (Item Code DM13X13-L) Designed by The Early Music Shop of Bradford England. This light colored cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions. Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy. These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

The Medieval style drums are made with two, rope tuned,
skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head.
This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions.
Originally such drums were fashioned from
solid timber making them quite heavy.
These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive
half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight.
Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks.
There are brass hooks to help suspend
the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

EMS Medieval Drum, 13x19", Light (Item Code: DM13X19-L)

The Medieval style drums are made with two, rope tuned,
skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head.
This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions.
Originally such drums were fashioned from
solid timber making them quite heavy.
These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive
half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight.
Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks.
There are brass hooks to help suspend
the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

The Medieval style drums are made with two, rope tuned,
skin heads that are rolled and stitched with the snare on the top head.
This style of drum is a traditional military drum with a long history.
Today this style of snare drum is used in parades and processions.
Originally such drums were fashioned from
solid timber making them quite heavy.
These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive
half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight.
Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks.
There are brass hooks to help suspend
the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

The South Indian Mridangam shell is made from the wood of the Jackfruit tree. The Drum has two opposing heads, bass (approximately 8") and tenor (approximately 6.5"). Overall length is approximately 22-24". It is lace tuned. This Mridangam is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. It functions as a solo instrument, as well as an accompaniment for vocals and ensembles.

Mridangam, South Indian, Tenor: G note length 18 inches. The South Indian Mridangam shell is made from the wood of the Jackfruit tree. The Drum has two opposing heads, bass and tenor. Overall length is approximately. It is lace tuned. This Mridangam is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. It functions as a solo instrument, as well as an accompaniment for vocals and ensembles.

This cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din. The Renaissance style drums have a tension rim holding the skin head, and the snare is on the bottom head.
Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy. These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight, and mulberry top and bottom rings. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

This cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din. The Renaissance style drums have a tension rim holding the skin head, and the snare is on the bottom head. Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy.

These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight, and mulberry top and bottom rings. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

This cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din. The Renaissance style drums have a tension rim holding the skin head, and the snare is on the bottom head. Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy.

These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight, and mulberry top and bottom rings. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

EMS Renaissance Drum, 13" x 13"

EMS Renaissance Drum, 13" x 13", Light

This cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din. The Renaissance style drums have a tension rim holding the skin head, and the snare is on the bottom head. Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy.

These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight, and mulberry top and bottom rings. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

This cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din. The Renaissance style drums have a tension rim holding the skin head, and the snare is on the bottom head. Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy.

These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight, and mulberry top and bottom rings. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight, and mulberry top and bottom rings. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

This cylindrical drum has two heads, one with a snare. When the drum head is struck with the drum sticks, the snare adds a vibration, or rattle, to the drum's din. The Renaissance style drums have a tension rim holding the skin head, and the snare is on the bottom head. Originally such drums were fashioned from solid timber making them quite heavy.

These modern replicas are fashioned from attractive half-inch laminates for strength and light-weight, and mulberry top and bottom rings. Each drum comes with 2 drum sticks. There are brass hooks to help suspend the drum from your belt or strap while playing.

Two goat skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp rope.
 A hemp snare is tied to one head. The Playing surface is about 8.75".
The drum is about 4.5" deep. Each drum is shipped with a playing sticks.
This is an historic reproduction designed by The Early Music Shop of Bradford, England.
 The English word "tabor" is derived from the Latin word for drum.

Red, white, and blue two-headed drum. Includes sticks. Two goat skin heads are mounted with wooden rings on a wooden frame with rope and tuning rings. The Red, White and Blue colors add to the Colonial feel of this drum. The English word "tabor" is derived from the Latin word for drum. Today we use the term tabor or refer to the two headed squat drums associated with the Fife and Drum. The thin shell of the tabor, looks like a frame drum shell with two heads. 

Two goat skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp rope. A hemp snare is tied to one head. The Playing surface is about 13". The drum is about 4.5" deep. Each drum is shipped with a pair of playing sticks. This is an historic reproduction designed by The Early Music Shop of Bradford, England. The English word "tabor" is derived from the Latin word for drum.

Embossed nickeled brass, tuned and
 made to "talk"
by squeezing the cords,
great BaWoA Whoo sound.

Embossed nickeled brass, tuned and
 made to "talk"
by squeezing the cords,
great BaWoA Whoo sound.

Embossed nickeled brass, tuned and
 made to "talk"
by squeezing the cords,
great BaWoA Whoo sound.