Pandeiro is considered by many THE Brazilian national music instrument. A 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. 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.

This model offers, due to its gostskin head and wooden frame, all the sound qualities expected from a good pandeiro. Slighly higher in pitch than a standard, 10-in pandeiro, It will meet the needs of beginners and advanced players alike, being suitable for a large number of musical styles. Thanks to its smaller size, this pandeiro is also suitable for younger players (teenagers for exemple).
Contemporanea has designed the "Light" line to give access to quality instruments to a wide public (very reasonnable prices).

Goatskin & wood
8 in diameter
6 tension rods
5 pairs of "platinelas" (jingles)
Weight 0.45 kg
Comes with a tuning spanner