Contemporanea Timbal 14" x 70cm aluminum - 8 rods - Red Edition ALEGRIA - Pro

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The timbal, often called "timbau," established itself in Salvador de Bahia with the rise of afro blocos and the energy of carnivals, where a percussion instrument capable of cutting through the sonic wall of surdos and lower-pitched instruments was needed. Its incisive high register and ability to carry far without amplification made it an emblematic instrument of parades and samba-reggae grooves.

Today, the timbal is found in different orientations depending on the use: models intended for study and technical work, and more "stage" or "street" versions designed to withstand intensive outdoor playing. The choice of shell and hardware aims for a clear balance: comfort for bare-hand playing, tuning stability, and projection, to remain clear and present amid a moving ensemble.

Who This Timbal (Timbau) Is For

The timbal is accessible to beginners thanks to a straightforward playing logic (edges for slaps, center for bass), while offering a huge range for intermediate and advanced percussionists thanks to its wide dynamics and palette of attacks. It is an excellent instrument for developing right/left hand precision, ghost note control, and articulation of calls.

Stylistically, it naturally excels in samba-reggae and axé, but also integrates very well into afro-pop, funk, street music, and fusion projects. In a group, it often plays the role of a "solo voice" and rhythmic landmark, capable of guiding transitions, announcing breaks, and reigniting energy. In solo playing, it allows building rich phrases, between pure percussion and melodic intention.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Depth	70 cm
Category	Brazilian	Color	Red
Type	timbao	Hardware	White
Material	aluminium	Diameter	14 "
Skin type	Synthetic