For example, African drums, a variety of tambourines circulating in Africa, although the shape is not the same but can be collectively referred to as: African tambourines, more typical is: Kanga drum (Conga)
Structural composition: generally forty centimeters in diameter, height of about one meter of the drum. Common for two groups.
The conga is a percussion instrument, also known as the "African hand drum". It is generally forty centimeters in diameter and about one meter in height. There is a single, there is also a pair of size, common for two groups. It can be played on the back or on the ground. Usually played with a single beat. Often, the first three strokes are played along the edge of the rim, and the fourth stroke is played in the center of the drum with a flat slap of the palm of the hand.
Brazilian drums: Brazilian drums, long drums, tambourines, hi-hat drums, etc.
Korean drums: Heian drums, long drums, seven drums, Za-drums, Heian auspicious drums
Japanese drums: Oni-taiko drums, or as they are called: Nihon taiko drums, Matsuri taiko drums, and Yagura taiko drums
Xinjiang tambourines, also known as dafu, are a percussion instrument of the Uygur people. This instrument has existed between the fourth and sixth centuries, and was included in the H? Chí Minh's music in the Qing Dynasty. Tambourine is made of wood as a round frame, one side made of sheepskin, the frame is surrounded by a number of small iron rings, playing, two hands on the side of the drum, the left and right hand fingers alternately hit the drum surface. Strike the heart of the drum when the "winter" sound, for heavy beat; hit the drum edge when the "da" sound, for light beat. Or shake the body of the drum to vibrate the iron ring to make a "rustling" sound.
This instrument occupies an important position in Uyghur folk instrumental ensemble and accompaniment, especially in song and dance, is the main accompaniment instrument. The reformed tambourine is covered with python skin, which is better than the sheepskin-covered one.