Contemporanea C-PC10 - Pandeiro 10" Wood - Goat Skin - Choro

Historical context and positioning within the range

The pandeiro is considered a national instrument of Brazil, being present both in capoeira rodas and in samba ensembles or choro groups. Its history traces back to an Arab origin, then spreading in Europe before being introduced to Brazil by the Portuguese. This lineage explains its principle as a frame drum equipped with jingles, similar to certain tambourines, but with a playing identity and musicality unique to Brazilian rhythmic language.

Within a percussion range, the pandeiro positions itself as a central instrument: complete enough to carry a groove on its own, and precise enough to integrate into a percussion set or accompaniment. Depending on the chosen diameter and type of skin (natural or synthetic), it can range from a very "driving" and dry role to a rounder and more enveloping presence.

Who this pandeiro is for

This pandeiro is aimed at a wide audience, from the beginner wishing to discover the fundamentals (open sounds, closed sounds, slaps, ghost notes) to the intermediate musician seeking a finer response and a broader sound spectrum. The goat skin provides particularly appreciable expressiveness for working on dynamics and hand precision.

In terms of styles, it fits perfectly within samba (pagode, samba de roda), capoeira, choro, folklore, and more broadly, all music where one wants an instrument capable of combining pulse, off-beats, and effects. It also works very well in acoustic contexts (voice, guitar, cavaquinho) as a drum reinforcement, especially when looking for an immediately identifiable Brazilian color.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Skin type	Goat
Category	Brazilian	Color	Natural
Type	Pandeiro	Diameter	10 "