Meinl Percussion HD12AB 12" Rubber Wood Hand Drum with Goat Skin Head, African Brown

Modern MEINL frame drums represent some of the oldest drums used in music stemming from the farthest reaches of the globe. Ancient frame drums were traditionally used for dance, celebration and various ceremonies by providing rhythmic foundations as well as overall presence, as meditative harmonic sound effects are easily achievable. These drums are typically struck with the fingers close to the edge where the drum naturally resonates to its fullest. This model of the MEINL Hand Drum comes equipped with a hand selected goat skin head for uniform thickness and warm resonant tones. The lightweight and rugged Rubber Wood shells have outstanding acoustic properties and are shaped to allow for a comfortable grip and easy finger placement on the playing surface.

• Traditional hand-selected goat skin head — this 12" hand drum features a pre-tuned hand-selected goat skin head that provides a warm, mellow attack with a beautiful blend of overtones — its resonance is composed and can easily fill a room with sound
• Hardwood shell — measuring 12" x 2 1/2", the durable and musical hardwood shell is easy to hold, provides a rich tone with its precision shaped bearing edge and is topped with an elegant, yet understated antique brown gloss finish
• Comfortable design for any player — the rim of the Meinl Hand Drum is rounded off to ensure a firm and comfortable grip that helps you get a great sound for complex, traditional rhythms, recreational playing or sound healing practices
• Ideal for implementing or learning cultural sounds — this a perfect drum to learn or perform ancient rhythmic styles of music from different parts of the world — its sound blends well with any acoustic performance, drum circle or sound therapy session
• Execute complex hand techniques — if you are an advanced player, using this drum allows you to easily execute finger rolls, slaps and other hand techniques that are vital for hand drum rhythms