Barrel-shaped double-headed drum from the Dominican Republic used in the Merengue style. The drum is played with a stick which strikes one head and the wooden shell of the drum, and the hand which plays the opposite head.
(Spanish), "two-headed drum." Percussive tapping on the guitar. See golpe.
Originating from the Dominican Republic, the tambora is used in traditional fast paced Meringue music. It is a small, stocky looking, two headed drum, traditionally rope tuned but can be found with modern tuning lugs. It is played with the hand on one side and a wood beater or stick on the other. Some also come with a wood or synthetic block attached to the shell so the shell can be played and not damaged.
A two-headed drum from the Dominican Republic, used in the style of merengue. The tambora is strapped around the neck and played with the hands and one stick, which strikes the drumhead and the wooden side of the drum.
Two-headed goat skin drum, held across the player's lap, that provides characteristic heart-throb merengue beat. One head is played with a stick and the other is played with the hand.
Tambora was an American rock band from Wisconsin, led by Jeff Schroedl (guitar and backing vocals), Scott Schroedl (drums), David Prohaska (bass and backing vocals), Steve Medland (guitar), and Greg Garrison (lead vocals). Their main influences reflected the hard rock landscape of the late 80’s and included Van Halen, AC/DC, Pat Travers, Racer X, Living Colour, Aerosmith, and Def Leppard.