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A '''frame drum''' is a [[drum]] that has a [[drumhead]] width greater than its depth. It is one of the most ancient musical instruments, and perhaps the first drum to be invented. It has a single [[drumhead]] that is usually made of [[rawhide (textile)|rawhide]], but man-made materials may also used. The drumhead is stretched over a round, wooden frame called a shell. The shell is traditionally constructed of rosewood, oak, ash etc. that has been bent and then [[scarf joint]]ed together; though some are also made of plywood or man-made materials. Metal rings or [[Jingle (percussion)|jingles]] may also be attached to the frame. Some frame drums have mechanical tuning, while on many others the drumhead is tacked in place.
A '''frame drum''' is a [[drum]] that has a [[drumhead]] width greater than its depth. It is one of the most ancient musical instruments, and perhaps the first drum to be invented. It has a single [[drumhead]] that is usually made of [[rawhide (textile)|rawhide]], but man-made materials may also used. The drumhead is stretched over a round, wooden frame called a shell. The shell is traditionally constructed of rosewood, oak, ash etc. that has been bent and then [[scarf joint]]ed together; though some are also made of plywood or man-made materials. Metal rings or [[Jingle (percussion)|jingles]] may also be attached to the frame. Some frame drums have mechanical tuning, while on many others the drumhead is tacked in place. In many cultures larger frame drums are played mainly by men in spiritual ceremonies, while medium-size drums are played mainly by women.

The frame drum is one of the most ancient musical instruments. It is reputed to be the first drum to be invented. Larger frame drums are played mainly by men in spiritual ceremonies; medium-size drums are played mainly by women.


==Types of frame drums==
==Types of frame drums==

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Frame drum
Different frame drums
Hornbostel–Sachs classification211.3
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A frame drum is a drum that has a drumhead width greater than its depth. It is one of the most ancient musical instruments, and perhaps the first drum to be invented. It has a single drumhead that is usually made of rawhide, but man-made materials may also used. The drumhead is stretched over a round, wooden frame called a shell. The shell is traditionally constructed of rosewood, oak, ash etc. that has been bent and then scarf jointed together; though some are also made of plywood or man-made materials. Metal rings or jingles may also be attached to the frame. Some frame drums have mechanical tuning, while on many others the drumhead is tacked in place. In many cultures larger frame drums are played mainly by men in spiritual ceremonies, while medium-size drums are played mainly by women.

Types of frame drums

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