Schlagwerk RTS 51 20 50CM WITH CROSS FRAME
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Essential Information About the Schlagwerk RTS 51 Frame Drum
Essential Information About the Schlagwerk RTS 51 Frame Drum
- Tunable : selected goat skin with adjustable tension to fine-tune pitch, response, and dynamics.
- Wooden Crossbar : stable grip, playing comfort, and better control of nuances.
- Natural Sound : multi-ply beech frame and natural skin for an organic, rich, and lively timbre.
- 50 cm Size : versatile diameter offering depth, projection, and a wide palette of colors.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The RTS 51 continues the tradition of modern frame drums designed to combine tradition and practicality. In the RTS series, Schlagwerk emphasizes a very "natural" acoustic output and musician-oriented details, such as integrated tuning within the frame and a robust construction intended to remain stable over time. The RTS 51, featuring a wooden crossbar, positions itself as a particularly comfortable and secure version for finger playing, rolls, and timbre variations, while preserving the spirit of traditional frame drums.
Who This Frame Drum Is For
This frame drum suits both beginners seeking a reliable and expressive instrument and intermediate to advanced players looking for a tunable frame capable of adapting to various contexts. Its 50 cm diameter provides a solid foundation for world music, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern repertoires, modern percussion, acoustic accompaniment, as well as more cinematic and improvised atmospheres. Thanks to the tuning system, you can more easily lock it into a key, vocal range, or ensemble (strings, flutes, guitars, multiple percussion instruments).
Technical specifications
| Electroacoustic | No | Depth | 8 " |
| Instrument size | Large | Accessories included | Tuning key |
| Category | percussion | Color | Natural |
| Type | frame drums | Finishing | Wood |
| Material | beech | Diameter | 50 cm |
| Skin type | Animal, Goat | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Schlagwerk RTS 51 tunable?
The 10 tuning screws built into the frame allow adjustment of the goat skin tension. Higher tension promotes a quick attack, while a looser setting emphasizes the bass.
What sound does a 50 cm goat skin frame drum produce?
The goat skin delivers a warm tone responsive to hand dynamics. Strikes near the edge have more definition, whereas the center produces a rounder sound.
What is the wooden cross used for on this frame drum?
The wooden crossbar serves as a support point for grip and stroke control. It facilitates finger techniques, accents, and rolls on this 8 cm high frame.
What wood is the RTS 51 frame made of?
The frame is made from 7-ply beech wood. This construction provides stable response and balanced projection.
Is this frame drum suitable for world music?
With its 50 cm diameter, this model is well-suited for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern repertoires, as well as modern percussion. The tuning allows adaptation of its tension to vocal range or acoustic ensembles.
