Detail 01
10-inch diameter
The common pandeiro size. Smaller than 11 or 12 inch shells, so the open bass tone is tighter and higher.
Product detailSKU #1274034483412
LPRio Wood Pandeiro 10 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-inch wood-shell Brazilian frame drum with jingles. For samba and pagode players who want a proper pandeiro rather than a tambourine.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba, choro and pagode players learning traditional pandeiro technique
- Percussionists wanting tunable head tension for pitch control
- Acoustic groups needing a frame drum with bass and jingle in one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who just want a tambourine for shaking — different technique
- Anyone wanting the largest 11 or 12 inch sizes for deeper bass
- Budget buyers; entry tambourines cost a fraction of this
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Wood shell
Wood gives a warmer, drier body than synthetic shells and adds weight, which affects how long you can hold it.
Detail 03
Tunable head
Tension tuning lets you go from slack and bassy to tight and cracking. The core of pandeiro tone control.
Detail 04
Fixed jingles in the frame
Jingles sound on every stroke, so muting them is done with the holding hand, not by removal.
Detail 05
Natural finish
Bare wood shell. Cosmetic, but it will show playing wear on the frame where your thumb sits.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tuning key requirement — check what your unit ships with before you need it
- 02Pandeiro is held and struck with one hand; expect a learning curve
- 03No bag or case included at this price; the head is exposed in transit
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between a pandeiro and a tambourine?
A pandeiro has a tunable head and is held in one hand while the other hand plays thumb, fingertip, heel and slap strokes. A tambourine is usually shaken and has an untuned or fixed head.
02Is 10 inches the right size?
Ten inches is the standard and most common pandeiro size. Larger shells give deeper bass but more weight; smaller ones are quicker but thinner sounding.
03Can I tune it?
Yes. The head tension is adjustable, which is how you set the pitch of the bass tone and the crack of the slap.
04Is this suitable for a beginner?
It is a real tunable pandeiro rather than a toy, so it will not hold you back. But the one-handed hold and four-stroke technique take practice.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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