The Ashiko drum is an African style drum. The traditional wood from Africa which is used to make ashiko drums tends to crack due to variations in humidity. Ashiko drums offered here are made of rosewood in Pakistan or made of mango wood in India, providing a drum which is resistant to cracking due to humidity changes. This instrument category also includes goatskin and replacement drum heads, along with carrying cases for your ashiko African drum.

Bata are traditional Cuban ceremonial drums that are played as an ensemble of three. The bata drum is believed to originate in Nigeria, and was then transplanted to Cuba during slave trade. Francisco Aguabella of Matanzas, Cuba and Julito Collazo of Havana helped establish the bata drum in the United States during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Since then, there has been a steady interest in Bata Drumming both in religious and secular settings.

World Drums are played with the hands or with sticks, also referred to as beaters or tippers. Beaters are usually made of wood or leather and may include grooves, ridges or knobs.

The Bendir is a frame drum which originates in Morocco. Frame drums are among the oldest and most versatile of drums. Many cultures have frame drums: the Egyptian rik, the Brazilian pandeiro, the middle eastern tar and bendir, and native American versions.

The Bodhran drum is a simple and very old type of drum known as a frame drum. Frame drums by different names are found in many different countries around the world, including Algeria, Morocco, China, Russia, and Egypt. Native American Indians also used frame drums. While most of these frame drums from different countries are similar in appearance or playing technique, Ireland's version, the Bodhran, has developed its own look and playing technique. To hold the Bodhran, rest it on your left knee with the head parallel to your leg. Tuck the shell under your arm so that you can squeeze the drum against your body. Be careful not to dampen the head more than necessary to hold the drum securely. Place your left hand against the back of the head just inside the shell to help steady the drum. The Bodrhan can be struck on the head or on the rim, producing a variety of sounds. Listen to the sound of the bodhran.

Usually played in pairs, bongos are found in many different countries. Bongo drums are typically held between the knees and played with the hands.

The cajon is a box-style drum, thought to have originated in Peru. Cajons have become an important part of world music of various cultural influences.

Accessories for your conga drums includes: conga stands, replacement drum heads for conga drums, conga bags and carrying cases, conga drum tuning wrench.

The conga drum is tall and narrow, often held up off the floor with a stand, usually played as a pair. Each conga drum has a single head. The conga is derived from African drums made of hollowed out logs. The Cuban conga drum is typically constructed of staved wood or fiberglass.

The cuica is a Brazilian friction drum. Attached to the skin is a small stick, which is rubbed with a wet cloth. The friction causes the head to vibrate. The player can change the pitch by pressing on the skin.

The Damroo is also known as the monkey talking drum. This a two-sided drum with an hour-glass shape. The player holds the damroo drum in one hand and gives it a sharp twist with the wrist, causing the beads to strike the drum heads.

The daphli drum is a wonderful form of the traditional Indian hand drum.

The Darbuka drum is a goblet shaped, singleheaded, arabic hand drum similar to the doumbek. Our Darbukas are made of cast aluminum and spun copper with hand etched designs.

The davul is a large double-headed drum, similar to the tupan drum. It is a very old percussion instrument, which is constructed quite like it was in the early days. The davul is one of the fundamental elements of traditional Turkish music. The davul drum has also been used for communication of warnings and announcements at events such as sporting events. These davul drums have both a deep bass sound and a thin treble sound due to their construction and playing style, where different heads and sticks are used to produce different sounds on the same drum.

The Deff drum is a circular frame drum. The frame is often decorated. Frame drums are among the oldest and most versatile of drums. Many cultures have frame drums: the Egyptian rik, the Brazilian pandeiro, the middle eastern tar and bendir, and native American versions.

The Dehru Hack Jaldar is an hourglass-shaped drum with a single head. It is covered on the ourside with a leather mesh which holds the head in place and maintains tuning.

The dhol drum is a two-sided drum. Cords hold the heads taut and small rings around the cords provide a mechanism for tightening. The left head, dhamma, has a heavier sound. The right head is called purha. The dhol drum is beaten with slightly curved sticks.

The djembe african drum (also spelled jembe) originates in West Africa and has gained considerable popularity. The djembe is played using different strokes of the hands. This category also includes djembe carrying cases and djembe instructional materials.

Djun-djuns are an African style bass drum with two heads. The drum produces a clear, resonant, deep bass tone. We offer stave constructed djun-djuns made with strips of rosewood precision-joined for superior strength.

Doumbek drum accessories include carrying cases and doumbek instructional books, videos, and CD ROM products. Also see the Doumbek category for ceramic doumbek drums, metal doumbek drums, and wood doumbeks, as well as replacement heads for doumbek drums.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of ceramic and are small in size (diameters of drum heads are 8 inches or smaller). There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of aluminum. There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of brass. There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of ceramic. There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of copper. There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of fiberglass, producing a light weight drum with great sound. There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of Mother of Pearl. There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

The Doumbek African drum is a goblet or chalice shaped drum originating in North Africa. Doumbeks in this group are made of wood. There are many variations of the doumbek drum and many similar names (also spelled dumbek, dumbec, doumbec). The doumbek african drum has a resonating sound due to the depth of the body. Please see the Doumbek Accessories category for doumbek drum carrying cases and instructional materials such as books, videos and CD ROMS to learn how to play the doumbek drum.

Frame drums are among the oldest and most versatile of drums. Many cultures have frame drums: the Egyptian rik, the Brazilian pandeiro, the middle eastern tar and bendir, and native American versions.

The hudak is a wooden two headed talking drum. The drum heads are held in place by cords. Hold the hudak under the arm and squeeze the cords to make the drum talk.

Indian kettle drums are called Nagada, Nagadda, Nagara, and Nagarra. These drums have a bowl-shaped body and natural hide heads secured with all-over leather webbing. The nagada itself has a rich history. It has been played in northern India for centuries to prepare warriors for battles. Adapted over the years as a source of entertainment, nagadas once were used to send messages of joy and emergency. Today Nagada parties are common, providing entertainment for villagers and visitors alike by a typically all-male troupe. Nagada parties include the fast beats of the nagada, accompanied by spirited singing from troupe members and dancing by younger members of the group.

Ceramic jug drums are played by rapping on the outside while covering and uncovering the holes.

Kettledrums are percussion instruments that consists of a bowl-shaped shell with a drum head stretched over the shell. The bowl is usually a hollow brass, copper, or fiberglass hemisphere. The drum head is made of a natural skin (although synthetic heads can also be used). The drum head is attached with ropes or adjusting screws to control the tension, which can be changed to vary the pitch. Ethnic kettledrums are usually played with sticks or beaters, although kettledrums can also be played with hands.

The Khamak is a two stringed instrument with the look of a drum. The Khamak is set up like a one-headed drum with strings attached to it which are plucked.  The Khamak is used in all Indian folk music as a rhythmic percussion instrument.

The striking, unique appearance and sounds of the terra cotta Khol drum make it perfect as a gift. The Khol combines the earthy ring of a clay body with the slap and tap textures of patched goatskin heads for a sound that is one of a kind.

Remo drums designed for children.  Child size drums include bongos, djembes, kongas, toms and gathering drums. The bright colors and jungle scenes of the Rain Forest design draw the kids into an imaginary world.

The Madal is a hand drum which originates in Nepal. It is made of wood or clay. Both heads are played, holding the Madal drum horizontally.

The monkey drum is a two-headed drum which is played by quickly turning the wrist so that the beads strike the drum heads.

The Mridangam drum is the principal drum used in the performance of classical South Indian music and dance. This instrument is a single piece of wood that is hollowed out and has playing heads on both sides.

The Naal drum originates in India and is a wooden two-headed drum.

Nakers are small kettledrums with goatskin heads. They are tensioned by sinew that runs from the rim of the head to a ring at the bottom of the drum. Nakers are struck with beaters.

The Pakhawaj (also spelled Pakhavaj) is a two-headed Indian drum, similar to the Mridangam. It is also referred to as Mardal, Pakuaj, Pakhvaj or Mardala. The Pakhawaj is used to accompany dance and musical performances. The Pakhawaj Indian drum is placed horizontally on a cushion, with the left hand playing the larger bass drum head and the right hand playing the smaller tenor drum head.

The pandeiro is a frame drum which is played with the hands. It often includes geometric decorations. Frame drums are among the oldest and most versatile of drums. Many cultures have frame drums: the Egyptian rik, the Brazilian pandeiro, the middle eastern tar and bendir, and native American versions.

The Rain Drum is a frame drum which sounds like rain and thunder when played.

The slit log drum produces various tones from the slits in the log.

The African style standing drum is one of the largest drums, and is played while standing.

The Stir Drum includes graduated tongues of wood which create the sides. The stir drum is played by using a beater in a circular motion around the inner sides of the wood sides. The stir drum is one of very few drums that has no drum head.

The Tabla is a pair of drums. Each drum is played by one hand. The Tabla has become the percussion instrument of choice in North India. The Tabla is enjoyed by young and mature musicians, and is fun to play.

The Tabor Drum is a two-headed drum played with beaters. The tabor drum sounds like a typical marching band drum with a rat-a-tat sound.

The talking drum is played by squeezing the cords, making a sound that resembles talking. The talking drum make a great BaWoA Whoo sound.

The tambourine is a shallow drum made of a circle of wood with goatskin or calfskin stretched across one side. The tambourine also has small jingles or metal discs set in the wood. The tambourine produces sound when it is shaken, rubbed, or struck on the head with the hand or knuckles.

The Tar is a hand-held drum which looks similar to a tambourine, but has no jingles. The tar is a frame drum. Many cultures have frame drums: the Egyptian rik, the Brazilian pandeiro, the middle eastern tar and bendir, and native American versions.

The tasha kettledrum is a copper drum played with two beaters. The shape of the kettledrum resembles a pot or kettle.

Timbales are shallow, single-headed drums resembling snare drums. They are typically tuned to a higher pitch. They are played with timbale drum sticks. They are played while standing, mounted on a stand holding two drums. Sometimes a cowbell is also mounted on the timbale drum stand. Players may strike the drum heads, rims, and shells to attain the desired sound and rhythm.

The tupan drum is also known as the Dawul, Tabl baladi, two-headed drum. It is played with beaters.

The Zarb drum is similar to the Doumbek, and is available in a brass body and wood body. The zarb is sometimes referred to as the Persian doumbek due to its origins and chalice shape similar to the doumbek.

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