Contemporanea CL-TAM01 Tamborim 6" LIGHT ALUMINIUM 6 LUGS BRAZIL2014

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

A membranophone of Arab origin, related to the "adufe," this instrument was introduced to Brazil through Portuguese influence and found its place at the heart of popular percussion. Over time, it has become a staple of samba ensembles, valued for its ability to lead, restart, and interact with other drums. Today, the repinique stands out as a conducting and presence instrument, designed to be clearly heard in festive, street, or stage contexts.

Who This Drum/Repinique Is For

The repinique is aimed at beginner to advanced percussionists who want to incorporate a Brazilian percussion instrument that is immediately rewarding to play but offers real technical growth potential. Beginners will find an accessible instrument with a clear response and natural articulation, while intermediate and expert players will exploit finger modulation, ghost notes, calls, and timbre variations. It is particularly well-suited for samba (bateria, pagode), bossa nova, and more broadly Afro-Brazilian music styles where rhythmic accentuation and projection are essential.

Features and Innovations

Designed around a tightly stretched synthetic head mounted on a cylindrical shell (made of fiber, wood, or metal depending on the version), the repinique aims for a clear goal: a percussive, precise, and direct sound. Its handling encourages dynamic playing: the left hand holds the instrument and contributes to expression, while the right hand delivers the main strike with the stick. Placing the middle finger on the inner head provides a palette of typical phrasing, allowing the sound to be colored, a break to be emphasized, or to "speak" rhythmically within an ensemble.

Sound Characteristics

The tightly stretched synthetic head is at the core of the repinique's character: it produces a fast attack, a "dry" sensation, and excellent definition, ideal for fast patterns and ensemble signals. This tension favors immediate response, useful for accents and calls that must remain clear even in very loud contexts.
The shell material influences the tone: a metal shell generally highlights a brighter brilliance and increased projection, appreciated in street samba. A wood shell tends to bring more roundness and warmth, with a more organic grain. Fiber often sits between the two, offering a stable and versatile response suitable for rehearsals and stage. In all cases, the left-hand modulation technique (especially the finger on the inner head) allows adjustment of bite, resonance nuances, and creation of phrasing characteristic of Brazilian percussion.

Technical specifications

Type	tamborim	Color	Grey
Material	aluminium	Finishing	Matt
Skin type	Synthetic	Diameter	6 "

Instrument	repinique	Striking	with a stick held in the right hand
Family	membranophone	Compatible stick materials	wood or plastic
Body	cylindrical shell	Modulation	middle finger placed on the inner head to vary timbre and create phrasing
Possible shell materials	fiber, wood, or metal	Recommended styles	samba, bossa nova
Head type	synthetic	Musical role	accents, calls, characteristic phrasing, and rhythmic setup
Tension	very tight for a dry and sharp sound	Origin	instrument of Arab origin (adufe)
Position	held with the left hand	Introduction to Brazil	via the Portuguese