Single-head Drum

Nepalese Hand-drum "Taamring"

Himalayan Mountains, Tibet, - Tamang Tribe
Nepal

Wood, nails, hide, "jhyaali"
Early 20th century

Diameter 25 cm

This single-head hand drum consists of a narrow wooden frame covered on one side by stretching and nailing a hide. Small "jhyaali" (iron discs) are set into slots of the frame. The "Taamring" is played by beating the drum skin with the hand, shaking or rubbing the skin with the thumb.

Owner:
Catalog#: HWMC

Kadel, Ram Prasad. "Musical Instruments of Nepal." Nepal: Suvash Printing Press. 2007 (ISBN: 9946-883-0-8)

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