Frame drum
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A framedrum is a membranophone that has a drumhead diameter greater than its depth. Usually single drumheads can be rawhide or man-made materials. Shells are traditionally constructed of bent wood (rosewood, oak, ash etc.) scarf jointed together, plywood and man-made materials are also used. Some framedrums have mechanical tuning and on many the drumhead is stretched and tacked in place. It is the earliest skin drum known to have existed. They've been found in widespread geographic locations and cultures. It has been suggested that they also were used when winnowing grain.
Types of Framedrums
- Bodhran
- Tar_(drum)
- Tamborine
- Pandiero
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