Contemporanea C-TIB01 TIMBAL PRO SERIE WOOD 14" X 70CM

Historical context and positioning in the range

Born and popularized in Salvador de Bahia, the timbau has established itself as a rhythmic pillar of samba-reggae, especially within the "timbalada" universe. Designed for street energy, it prioritizes mobility and immediate impact: a drum that is carried and played while walking, close to dancers and choirs.

Who this drum is for

The timbau is aimed at both motivated beginners and intermediate percussionists seeking an expressive and accessible instrument. Its playing logic (bass center, treble edges) is intuitive but also allows for precise work: hand placement, harmonic control, fast transitions, and accents. It is ideal for Afro-Brazilian music, samba-reggae, modern batucadas, and more broadly any situation where a carried, lively, and frontal percussion is desired.

Features and innovations

Conical in shape, the timbau is designed to offer a range of nuances for bare-hand playing: strikes near the edge favor sharp, high-pitched sounds, while the center develops a deeper bass foundation. Its lightweight design sets it apart from other heavier conical drums: it is effortlessly carried during parades thanks to a strap, making it a natural choice for group rehearsals, parades, and outdoor performances.

Sound characteristics

The timbau's personality comes from the balance between attack and projection. The edge sounds, higher-pitched, articulate the rhythm with clear definition, ideal for carrying calls, responses, and fast patterns. In the center, the strike releases a rounder bass that reinforces the pulse and adds body to the groove, particularly effective in samba-reggae patterns.

Played with bare hands, it highlights touch details: intensity, striking angle, position on the skin, and relaxation. This allows for wide expressiveness, from dry and tense sounds to more open notes, with immediate presence within a percussion ensemble.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Depth	70 cm
Category	Brazilian	Color	Natural
Type	timbao	Hardware	Chromed
Material	wood	Diameter	14 "
Skin type	Synthetic

Family	membranophone	Carrying	strap for carrying during parades
Format	conical drum	Usage context	parades, playing while walking, street performances
Design	lightweight (designed for playing on the move)	Origin	Salvador de Bahia
Playing technique	generally played with bare hands	Cultural context	mainly used in the "timbalada"
Sound distribution	high-pitched sound on the edges and bass sound in the center	Styles	samba-reggae
Usage proximity	close to the djembe in terms of feel and use