Frame drum

A frame drum is a drum that has a drumhead width greater than its shallow depth. It is one of the most ancient musical instruments.^[1] It has a single drumhead that is usually made of rawhide, but man-made materials may also be used. Some frame drums have mechanical tuning, while on many others the drumhead is tacked in place.

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Frame drum

Different frame drums
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	211.3 (Membranophone)
Musicians
G. Harishankar Layne Redmond Glen Velez Zohar Fresco

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The drumhead is stretched over a round, wooden frame called a shell. The shell is traditionally constructed of rosewood, oak, ash etc. that has been bent and then scarf jointed together; though some are also made of plywood or man-made materials. Metal rings or jingles may also be attached to the frame.^[1]

In many cultures,^[which?] larger frame drums are played mainly by men in spiritual ceremonies, while medium-size drums are played mainly by women.^{[citation needed]}

The international Tamburi mundi festival in Freiburg, Germany, presents master classes and concerts featuring notable frame drum players every year.^[2]