Detail 01
6-inch diameter
The standard tamborim size. Small head means high pitch and a dry crack rather than sustain.
Product detailSKU #1274115064612
MEINLTamborim 6 in. Yellow
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 6-inch Brazilian frame drum played with a beater. High, cutting, and rhythmically demanding. For samba players and percussionists building a Latin kit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba and pagode groups needing the traditional top-end voice
- Percussionists adding a sharp, cutting accent to a groove
- Students learning the tamborim turn-and-strike technique
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a jingle-equipped tambourine sound
- Anyone looking for low end or a warm tone
- Beginners unwilling to learn the wrist-flip technique
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
No jingles
Unlike a tambourine, this is pure drum tone. Nothing rings on after the strike.
Detail 03
Played with a beater, not the hand
Technique is stick-based, and the free hand mutes from underneath to shape each note.
Detail 04
Frame drum build
Very light and quick to move, which is what the fast samba turning patterns require.
Detail 05
Yellow finish
High-visibility color for a bateria line; no effect on tone.
Detail 06
Under $40
Entry pricing for a real tamborim, not a toy, and standard for the instrument's size.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A tamborim beater is not part of the drum; check that you have one
- 02The technique involves flipping the drum mid-pattern, so expect a learning curve
- 03Heads on small frame drums stretch, so plan on periodic retuning
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 tamborim has no jingles and is struck with a beater while the other hand mutes the head. A tambourine has jingles and is usually shaken or hand-struck.
02Do I need a special stick for it?
Yes. Tamborim beaters are typically multi-strand nylon rods, which give the fast, sharp attack the instrument is built around. A drumstick will not sound right.
03Is 6 inches the right size?
Six inches is the standard tamborim diameter used in samba baterias. It gives the high, cutting pitch the part is written for.
04Is this good for a beginner?
It is a real instrument at an entry price, so yes as a first tamborim. The technique itself, especially the turn, takes practice to make even.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Yellow
