Detail 01
10-inch head
The common pandeiro size. Small enough to hold and rotate all night, big enough for a full open tone.
Product detailSKU #1274034489383
PearlPandanza with Agogo Bell
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 10-inch pandeiro with an agogo bell included. For samba, pagode and percussion sections that want hand drum and bell from one purchase.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba and pagode players who need a real pandeiro, not a tambourine
- Percussionists who want jingle and bell sounds in one setup
- Drum circles and school percussion carts needing a durable hand-held drum
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a mounted drum-kit tambourine — this is played in hand
- Anyone who only needs a bell; you pay for the drum too
- Beginners unwilling to learn thumb, heel and fingertip 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
Pandeiro, not tambourine
The head is tunable and you mute it with your hand, so you get bass, slap and open notes, not just jingle.
Detail 03
Included agogo bell
Adds a dry metallic pitch on top of the drum, useful for cutting through a band without a second instrument.
Detail 04
Natural finish shell
Uncolored wood shows grain and scuffs honestly. Cosmetic only; it does not change the sound.
Detail 05
Hand-held frame drum
Weight and balance matter more than tone here. You hold it one-handed for the length of a set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, bag or case in the box unless the seller says otherwise
- 02Heads shift with humidity; expect to retune with a drum key
- 03Learn to hold it by the thumb hole before your first rehearsal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a pandeiro the same as a tambourine?
No. A pandeiro has a tunable head you mute and strike with your hand for bass, slap and open tones. A tambourine is mostly jingles.
02Can I tune it?
Yes. Pandeiros use tension rods around the rim, tightened with a drum key to raise pitch and tighten the response.
03How does the agogo bell attach?
It comes with the pandeiro as an added bell voice. Check the mounting arrangement on arrival so you know how you will play it.
04Is 10 inches big enough for live playing?
Yes. Ten inches is the standard working size for samba and pagode and projects fine acoustically in a group.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
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