The timbal is a percussion instrument usually used in samba reggae, and can be found with Timbalada, the famous Salvador de Bahia school. It is played with the hands on a very taut plastic skin, producing a very dry, clattering sound. It can be used to set up fast, jerky rhythms and breaks.
The timbal can enable percussionists wishing to learn samba to join a troupe, taking advantage of the skills they have acquired on other percussion instruments (djembé, derbouka...).

This compact Contemporanea timbal is the smallest of the family, making it particularly suitable for teenagers or people who want to play a light, practical instrument. Its 14” diameter ensures that it retains a certain amount of power, while taking up very little space and making it easy to add to a percussion set.

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Details:

Head: synthetic
Diameter: 14 in
Height: 16 cm
Weight: 1.8 kg