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Frame Drums - Original Arabian, Asian, Indian and Irish frame drums served as models for our drums.

Original Arabian, Asian, Indian and Irish frame drums served as models for our drums.

Instruments:  Frame DrumsCircle Drums | Table Drum  Gong Drum | GomÈ  

Frame Drums

The SCHLAGWERK frame drums with natural goatskin stand out due to their high tonal range sound qualities. The frames are made from multi-layered beech wood. Played in the traditional style, the drums produce rich and warm bass tones; on the outer rim they make higher, singing sounds.

RTS 41

RTS 51

RTS 61

“The Frame Drums of the German manufacturer SCHLAGWERK are famous for their outstanding quality combined with professional sounds.” 
(Drums & Percussion magazine 4/2002)

Frame Drums - Tunable with mounting bracket
All three sizes can be tuned with the 8-12 tuning screws integrated in the frame. Tuning key included. Frame height: 80 mm

RTS 41  - ¯ 40 cm / 16"
RTS 51  - ¯ 50 cm / 20"
RTS 61  - ¯ 60 cm / 24"

Sound example: Frame Drum RTS 41

Sound example: Frame Drum RTS 51

Sound example: Frame Drum RTS 61


 

Inside view: 
Mounting bracket

 

Frame Drums - Pre-tuned with mounting bracket
(one beater MA 107 included)

RT 40  - ¯ 40 cm / 16"
RT 50  - ¯ 50 cm / 20"
RT 60  - ¯ 60 cm / 24"


 

Inside view: 
Without mounting bracket

Frame Drums - Tunable without mounting bracket

RTS 42  - ¯ 40 cm / 16"
RTS 52  - ¯ 50 cm / 20"
RTS 62  - ¯ 60 cm / 24"

 


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Pandariq 

Pandariq - Inside view

RTS 55 - Pandariq 
Signature Frame Drum Hakim Ludin

Pandariq is a symbiosis between the Brasilian Pandeiro,the Afghani Daira and the Arabian Riq. 

Tunable (12 tuning screws) with mounting bracket 
4 removable jingle bars, each with 4 hand-hammered jingles (4 x SRT 4)
Diameter: 55 cm / 22"
Shell depth: 90 mm
Frame: 7 plys of beech wood
Head material: Goatskin
A tuning key is included

 

Sound example: Pandariq RTS 55

 


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Accessories for Frame Drums:

 

SRT 4 - Jingle Bar
This is a special bar with 4 jingles for use with Frame Drums. Spring clip fastenders for attachment to the cross frame suitable for all Frame Drum models. 
The jingle bars can also be used as small percussion instruments.


TA 6 - Frame Drum Bag 
Padded nylon bag for Frame Drums ¯ 50 - 60 cm. Although suitable for a complete set of Circle Drums.

RTH 10 - Frame Drum Holder
Holder with tilter mechanism - suitable for all Frame Drums with cross frame. This unique bracket absorbes non of the resonance.

The holder is equipped with an adaptor for cymbals-stands (with 12.5 mm spike). 

Using the holder all Frame Drums with cross frame can be played on a stand.


ST 3045 - Frame Drum Stand
Stand (without RTH 10) for Frame Drums. Continuously height-adjustable

 


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Circle Drums

Rhythm is a primordial vital pulse, a universal language that brings us close together. 
Circle Drum Event is a group percussion experience... it's fun... without musical training... every drumming moment is fully creative... just let go... let your feelings drum.

 

Circle Drum RTC 44

Crossed belts

The Circle Drum is a great sounding, easy to play frame drum with a natural skin head. Because of the light construction it's especially good for use in Drum Circles or playing for a long time with one hand.

Circle Drum Models:
RTC 49  -
¯ 50 cm / 20", 700 gr.
RTC 44  - ¯ 45 cm / 17,5", 600 gr.
RTC 39  - ¯ 40 cm / 15,5", 500 gr.
RTC 34  - ¯ 35 cm / 13,5", 300 gr.

The multi ply beech wood frame is covered with a tensioned, sturdy goat skin. The crossed belts help maintain light and sure handling.


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Table Drum

The Table Drum is a fascinating instrument with an immense repertoire of sound colours and noise variations. The carefully selected cowhide guarantees a warm and powerful sound. In all therapeutic treatment programs, such as music therapy, psychomotor and speech therapy, as well as in the early rhythmic-music education, the Table Drum can be used with great success because of its extremely strong inviting character. Both Table Drum models can be played either in a standing or sitting position.

 

TT 80 - Table Drum

Three footed beech wood stand

TT 80 - Table Drum / Basic Drum
1 pair of MA 107 timpani mallets included.
Tunable because of an inner tuning ring with 6 lugs. This Table Drum forms the center or the Drum Circle as the pulse giving basic drum.

Diameter: 80 cm
Shell depth: 15 cm
Playing height: (three positions): 80, 92, 104 cm
Head material: cowhide

Sound example: Table Drum

Three footed beech wood stand adjustable in three heights. The stand is easy to pack up, making transport easy.


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TT 110 Table Drum

TT 110 - Table Drum
1 gong beater MA 108 included.
The TT 110 Table Drum has variable height adjustment making it wheelchair-user-friendly.

Interior tuning ring with 8 tunings screws
Diameter: 110 cm
Shell depth: 16 cm
Metal foot with variable height adjustable telescopic rod from 70 to 110 cm
Skin: cow-skin

Sound example: Table Drum

 

Accessories for Table Drum TT 110:

 

Crossbar Frame Transporter

TTK 4 - Crossbar Frame Transporter
With 4 braked casters for maximum portability.

 

Covering board

TP 11 - Covering board
Made from premium plywood. Attaching this wooden lid by means of the 4 elastic bands, instantly transforms the Table Drum into a working or playing surface.

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Gong Drum

Our impressive Gong drum possesses nearly inexhaustible sound dynamics. The specially selected cowhide provides a powerful and voluminous sound. The Gong Drum is tunable by an inner tuning ring fitted with 8 screws. The multi-layered, 20 mm thick and 150 mm deep wooden frame ensures the best possible resonance.

 

Gong Drum 
with ST 80 stand

 

GT 80 - Gong Drum
Diameter: 80 cm / 31,5"
Shell depth: 15 cm
Head material: cowhide

ST 80 Stand for Gong Drum
Metal stand from square steel pipe. Adjustable height, completely collapsible.

 


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GomÈ

The GomÈ Bass, also known as the table bass, is, without exaggeration, one of the most unusual and original West African percussion instruments. The SCHLAGWERK GomÈ Bass has been designed in the style of the Ghanaian bass drum. With its broad range of pitches, the GomÈ can be played as a pure bass drum or, tuned higher, as a djembÈ-like instrument with the same playing technique.

 

GomÈ

Inside view: 
Tuning mechanism

GO 500 - GomÈ
Size: 48x48x37 cm

Playing technique: The drum is hand-played. Simultaneously squeezing and exerting pressure with your heel on the skin can modulate the pitch and change the sound character.

 

Sound example: GomÈ

 


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