What material is tambourine made of?

Tambourine is a percussion instrument of Uygur, Korean, Uzbek, Tajik and Han nationalities. Uygur language is called Nagmandab (meaning tambourine for singing). In Korea, it is called Gao Ping. Popular in Xinjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang and other provinces.

Structure: a drum frame (a circle of drum frame is provided with a plurality of long holes, and a pair of cymbals are installed in each hole; Some tambourines are also composed of two parts, namely, hanging several copper bells and a drum skin on a drum frame.

Material: drum frame: generally wooden structure; Cymbal: made of copper; Drum skin: made of sheepskin.

Musical Instrument Features: It belongs to a single-leather instrument, which can be directly struck by hand, and has no fixed pitch. Tambourine is simple and light, suitable for folk dance, and widely used all over the world. When playing, you can play drums and cymbals (even bells) at the same time by holding the drum body in one hand and hitting the drum surface in the other, which is often used to set off a warm atmosphere and express a happy mood. The timbre is crisp and bright, and it can also make a quick and wonderful vibration, which can be described as "singing and dancing".

When playing, you should hold the drum in your left hand and play with your right finger or palm. Shake the drum to make the cymbals ring at the same time. It is mostly used for national instrumental ensemble, singing or dance accompaniment. Tajik Duffs are often used in pairs, played by two women, one playing the basic drum and the other decorating with flowers, which is a traditional custom left by Tajiks for many years.