Pandeiro is considered by many the Brazilian national music instrument. A short-shell frame drum with jingles, it is related to the "adoufe" (a square tambourine native to Portugal) and to the oriental Riqq.

This quite sophisticated instrument allows the player a large number of different sounds. The pandeiro is played throughout Brazil in various types of music: Samba, choro, forró, “regional”… A good pandeiro player is supposed to be able to imitate all sounds of a drum band : hitting the outer part of the head with the thumb gives a low note while slaps on the center of it produces a dry, loud impact. As for the jingles, they add a crisp touch to the instrument’s overall range.

Hand-made in São Paulo, this 10" Gope Choro model has 6 pairs of "platinelas" (jingles), in a perfect balance with the drum sound. A very light instrument, this pandeiro boasts impeccable making and finishing; it is the ideal companion to the choro player, but is also perfectly suitable for all types of Brazilian music traditionnally accompanied by pandeiro (Samba, forró, coco...).
Made with carefully selected materials, this pandeiro shall meet the needs of professionals and amateurs alike.

Traditionally assembled goatskin & Wood
Diameter: 10"
7 tension rods
6 platinelas
weight: 376 grams
Delivered with a tension spanner