Contemporanea Rebolo 12" x 50cm conical wood - 6 tension rods. - Pro

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The rebolo is a cylindrical drum associated with the aesthetic of samba-pagode. Its guiding idea is simple: to maintain the energy and rhythmic role of a bass drum within the ensemble, while gaining in practicality. In this spirit, it adopts a playing principle close to the tantam but in a smaller format, and was designed to substitute the surdo in contexts where mobility, stage space, or ease of transport become decisive.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

The rebolo is aimed both at beginners wanting to discover Brazilian percussion and at intermediate and advanced musicians looking for an immediately musical groove instrument. It is particularly comfortable in samba-pagode, but naturally finds its place in samba ensembles, rodas, percussion groups, and fusion projects (Latin grooves, world music, acoustic pop) whenever a present rhythmic foundation is desired without the bulk of a large drum.

Features and Innovations

Of cylindrical design, the rebolo is characterized by a very lively playing approach: one hand works the head to lay down the main attacks, while the other strikes the body of the instrument (wood or metal) to add percussive accents, offbeats, and a drier texture. The presence of a napa synthetic head is an important point: it promotes a stable response while enhancing the sensation of bass, helping the rebolo fulfill its role as a rhythmic foundation within an ensemble.

The Sound

The sonic signature of a rebolo rests on the balance between the "napa" synthetic head and the nature of the body. The napa provides a clear attack, a homogeneous response, and a well-defined bass, facilitating steady and readable playing even when the groove is dense. It also contributes to a sense of steadiness and consistency, appreciated for maintaining a solid "pulso" in samba-pagode.

The choice of shell material strongly influences character. A wooden body tends to offer a warmer, rounder sound with a pleasant organic texture suited for traditional patterns and hand nuances. A metal body generally emphasizes projection and clarity of attacks, with a brighter grain that stands out easily in a group. In both cases, the technique alternating strikes on the head and on the body sculpts a complete sound: bass, attack, and percussive accents coexist to serve the groove.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Skin type	Synthetic
Category	Brazilian	Depth	50 cm
Type	Rebolo	Color	Natural
Material	wood	Diameter	12 "

Family	membranophone	Origin	samba-pagode
Body	wood or metal	Positioning	similar to the tantam, but smaller
Head	synthetic "napa" leather (enhances bass)	Usage	designed to substitute the surdo in samba-pagode (more maneuverable and portable)