Remo PD-8210-81-113 - PANDEIRO CHORO 10

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The pandeiro is one of Brazil's iconic percussion instruments, central to styles like choro, samba, and MPB. Its identity comes from the unique blend of a hand-played skin and jingles that add brightness and movement to the groove. This Choro Pandeiro tambourine fits within this tradition with a musician-oriented approach: a widely used 10-inch size, a modern skin designed for precision, and a tuning system that allows you to switch from a sharp, crisp sound to a more open tone with just a few adjustments.

Who This Tambourine Is For

This adjustable pandeiro is suitable for both motivated beginners and intermediate percussionists seeking an expressive and easy-to-tune instrument. Its 10-inch size is comfortable for practicing fundamental techniques (thumb, slap, open tone, heel-toe), while remaining responsive enough for the fast playing typical of choro and samba. It also fits very well in acoustic music, in folk, world, pop unplugged ensembles, or voice-guitar accompaniment, thanks to a natural balance between body and the shimmer of the jingles.

Features and Innovations

The main asset of this model is its tuning : by adjusting the tension, you control the dynamics and sound definition, which is especially useful during rehearsals, studio sessions, or when temperature and humidity fluctuate. The Skyndeep UltraTac skin offers a more "grippy" playing feel than a very smooth surface, improving control over strokes, rolls, and timbre variations. The five copper jingles complete the set with a precise jingle, less aggressive than a very sharp sound, and pleasant for keeping the high end present without masking other instruments.

Sound

The sonic personality of this Choro Pandeiro relies on two elements: the skin and the jingles. The Skyndeep UltraTac "goat brown" skin aims for a compromise between the warmth of a traditional "skin" aesthetic and the stability of a material designed for consistency. The result: a clear attack, open sounds that are easy to bring out, and good control of dry strokes even at high tempo. The grippier touch helps control rebounds and maintain clean articulation, which is valuable for fast figures and subtle dynamics.

The copper jingles provide a clear jingle with a warm grain, often perceived as musical and organic. They enrich the groove without overpowering it and add the characteristic "breathing" movement of the pandeiro. Finally, the tuning allows adjustment of the balance between dry sound (higher tension, projection, and precision) and rounder sound (lower tension, more body, and a fuller feel), facilitating adaptation to your playing style, hand, and mixing context.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Medium	Skin type	Synthetic
Category	Brazilian	Color	Brown
Type	Pandeiro	Diameter	10 "

Instrument	pandeiro-type tambourine	Number	5
Configuration	adjustable	Material	copper
Depth	1.78 inches	Adjustable	yes
Skin finish/color	"goat brown"	Key	16-1525-39