The timba is a hand-played percussion instrument from North Brazil (Salvador de Bahia), similar to the djembe. Its dry, sharp sound makes it easy to play with the fingers, allowing for fast, jerky rhythms and breaks.

The timba is ideal for percussionists who want to learn samba, as it allows them to easily integrate into baterias (percussion groups) and use their skills acquired on other instruments (djembe, derbouka...).

This model by Izzo is perfectly suited for children and teenagers thanks to its compact size (12in diameter, 50cm height) and light weight (around 2.5 kg).

• Diameter: 12in
• Height: 50cm
• Weight: 2.3 kg
• Tuning Rods: 6
• Head: Synthetic