--- product_id: 12081410 title: "EMS Tabor Drum, 9\", with Sticks" brand: "mid-east" price: "€ 156.13" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Mid East" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/12081410-ems-tabor-drum-9-with-sticks store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 9" dual goat skin heads Traditional hemp rope tuning Lightweight wooden frame (1.2 lbs) EMS Tabor Drum, 9", with Sticks **Brand:** mid-east **Price:** € 156.13 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ₯ Own the beat of history with every strike! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** EMS Tabor Drum, 9", with Sticks by mid-east - **How much does it cost?** € 156.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/12081410-ems-tabor-drum-9-with-sticks) ## Best For - mid-east enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mid-east brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Dual Goat Skin Heads:** Rich, resonant sound with a snare on one side for dynamic rhythm control. - β€’ **Complete with Playing Sticks:** Ready to play out of the boxβ€”start your rhythmic journey immediately. - β€’ **Traditional Hemp Rope Tuning:** Customizable tension for authentic tonal precision, connecting you to centuries of percussion heritage. - β€’ **Portable & Lightweight Design:** At just 1.2 lbs, perfect for on-the-go musicians and long jam sessions. - β€’ **Authentic Historic Craftsmanship:** Reproduction of a classic tabor drum, designed by The Early Music Shop of Bradford, England. ## Overview The EMS Tabor Drum is a 9-inch, lightweight wooden frame drum featuring dual goat skin heads and traditional hemp rope tuning. Designed as a historic reproduction by The Early Music Shop of Bradford, England, it includes a hemp snare for authentic sound and comes with playing sticks. Perfect for musicians seeking a portable, heritage-rich percussion instrument that pairs seamlessly with one-handed flutes or other melodic instruments. ## Description Tabor Drum. Origin Country: Pakistan. 2 lbs. Made by Mid-East.Two goat skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp rope. A hemp snare is tied to one head. The Playing surface is about 8.75". The drum is about 4.5" deep. Each drum is shipped with a playing sticks. This is an historic reproduction designed by The Early Music Shop of Bradford, England.The English word "tabor" is derived from the Latin word for drum. Today we use the term tabor or refer to the two headed squat drums associated with the Fife and Drum. The thin shell of the tabor, looks like a frame drum shell with two heads. The shell is traditionally tin so the light weight instrument could be carried, and played, for long periods of time. The heads are usually rope tuned with a snare on one side. Players usually hang the drum from the forearm while using one stick to strike the snared head. The tabor is suspended by a strap from the forearm, somewhere between the elbow and wrist. They should never be played on a drum stand; which would muffle the sound. Today Tabors have a variety of names that reflect the cultures that play them as well as the different sizes of drum. Product weight:1.2 Review: Nice drum - This thing is really cool. Play it with any one hand flute or some other instrument with one hand and you're gonna have a good time Review: Made in Pakistan...and shows it. - Made and Pakistan and it shows. The roping (which looks nothing like what's in the picture) is terrible: in order to adjust the tension on the instrument, the drum will have to be disassembled and the ropes will have to be redone. Unfortunately, the snare has been made integral to the roping, and will have to be replaced. If you're lucky enough to get a drum with sufficient tension, you'll be relatively all right. If not, you have a weekend's worth of work ahead of you. ## Features - #N/A ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000DZS6NK | | Best Sellers Rank | #149,834 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #247 in Bodhrans & Frame Drums | | Body Material | Wood | | Brand | Mid-East | | Brand Name | Mid-East | | Color | #N/A | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 Reviews | | Included Components | not included | | Item Dimensions | 8 x 14 x 14 inches | | Item Weight | 0.64 kg | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 8 x 14 x 14 inches | | Manufacturer | Mid-East | | Material | Wood | | Model Name | TB09 | | Model Number | TB09 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | TB09 | | UPC | 844731011924 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![EMS Tabor Drum, 9", with Sticks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LeyApWxRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice drum *by N***M on October 31, 2020* This thing is really cool. Play it with any one hand flute or some other instrument with one hand and you're gonna have a good time ### ⭐⭐⭐ Made in Pakistan...and shows it. *by G***S on November 29, 2018* Made and Pakistan and it shows. The roping (which looks nothing like what's in the picture) is terrible: in order to adjust the tension on the instrument, the drum will have to be disassembled and the ropes will have to be redone. Unfortunately, the snare has been made integral to the roping, and will have to be replaced. If you're lucky enough to get a drum with sufficient tension, you'll be relatively all right. If not, you have a weekend's worth of work ahead of you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ works great! *by K***Y on February 12, 2013* I gave the drum 5 stars because my daughter broke a little boys drum that looked exactly like this one. 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