The zabumba is a percussion instrument characteristic of the Brazilian Northeast region. It is played in several genres or musical styles such as the forró, coco, xaxado or xote. The zabumba is a drum with two skins made of leather or synthetic material. It is played and struck by two sticks: one hits the upper drumhead and creates a low tone, while the lower drumhead is struck by a long, thin stick that gives a higher tone.