Detail 01
Steel shell
Metal reflects more attack than wood, so the tone is brighter and cuts further through a loud group.
Product detailSKU #1274115064304
MEINLFloatune Steel Tamborim
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A steel-shell tamborim with MEINL's Floatune tuning system. For samba and pagode players, or a drummer adding a cutting hand-drum voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba, pagode and Brazilian percussion ensembles
- Adding a sharp, cutting accent over a full percussion section
- Students starting Brazilian hand percussion at a low price
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a warm, low-pitched drum voice
- Anyone needing a deep-tuning frame drum for meditative playing
- Hand-only players — this format expects a beater
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
Floatune tuning system
Tension hardware sits off the head, so you can tighten to a high, tight crack without hardware choking the sound.
Detail 03
Tamborim format
Small, shallow frame drum played with a stick or multi-rod, not a hand drum — very high pitch, very short decay.
Detail 04
Tunable head
Pitch and response are yours to set; tighter is drier and sharper, looser is fatter but loses the samba snap.
Detail 05
$39.99
Entry-level pricing, so expect basic hardware rather than pro-level fittings; the drum itself is a working instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for a tamborim beater — nylon-strand multi-rods are the standard choice
- 02Tune it high before judging the sound; loose heads sound dull
- 03Wrist technique matters more here than on most percussion — expect a learning curve
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do you play a tamborim?
Held in one hand, struck with a stick or nylon multi-rod in the other. The free hand's fingers touch the underside of the head to mute and shift pitch.
02Can I tune it?
Yes. The Floatune system lets you set head tension, and tamborims are normally tuned very tight for a high, dry crack.
03Is steel louder than a wood tamborim?
Brighter and more cutting, yes. Steel adds attack and metallic edge, which helps the drum sit on top of a busy percussion mix.
04Is this good for a beginner?
Yes. It's an entry-level price on a tunable instrument, so you can learn proper technique without outgrowing it immediately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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