MASTERWORK HAND BEATEN BLACK

Dumbek was originally made of baked clay, and on top of it from calf, goat or fish skin. Recently, metal dumbecks made of aluminum or copper have become popular, and a special plastic serves as a membrane. Metal dumbecks with a plastic membrane are very advantageous in that they can be adjusted by controlling the degree of membrane tension using bolts. Sometimes something like a tambourine is placed inside the dumb-back - small removable metal plates that tinkle pleasantly when played.