Detail 01
6 in. diameter
The standard tamborim size. Small heads pitch high and short, which is how it cuts through a percussion ensemble.
Product detailSKU #1274115063575
MEINLTamborim 6 in. Green
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 6-inch tamborim, the small stick-struck hand drum used in samba. For percussionists building a Brazilian setup or adding a sharp, cutting voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba and Brazilian percussion sections
- Adding a high, cutting accent over a full drum kit
- Small-space practice where a full drum is too loud
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a hand-played drum with a deep tone
- Anyone who needs a drum with a wide dynamic range
- First-time percussionists looking for a general-purpose hand drum
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
Tamborim, not a tambourine
No jingles. It is a plain shallow drum struck with a beater, so the sound is a dry crack.
Detail 03
Shallow shell
Very little internal air, so no low end. Volume comes from attack, not from body.
Detail 04
$39.99
Entry pricing. Fine for learning the pattern and for ensemble use where several tamborims play together.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No beater or stick included; tamborim beaters are sold separately
- 02Held in one hand and struck with the other, so no stand needed
- 03The head is tuned very tight for the traditional sound; expect to adjust it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between a tamborim and a tambourine?
A tambourine has jingles in the frame and is shaken or struck by hand. A tamborim has no jingles and is played with a beater, producing a short, dry crack.
02Do I need a special stick?
Yes. Tamborim is played with a dedicated beater, often a multi-rod nylon type, not a drumstick. It is not included here.
03Is it loud?
For its size, yes. The small tight head produces a sharp high crack designed to cut through a whole samba section outdoors.
04Can a beginner start on this?
Yes, if you specifically want samba. The technique is a wrist turn plus beater strike, so plan on learning the motion, not just hitting it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Green
