Samples of instruments made by Kevork. Tambourines Tambourines generally are handheld instruments with a round wooden frame and parchment or skin heads; metal disks or bells (called jingles) are inserted into the wooden rim. By striking the head of the tambourine or by shaking it, you set the jingles in motion. Though an ancient instrument, its structure has remained virtually unchanged. There are, however, many variants among different cultures. The Ojibwe and Cree First Nations in Canada, for example, use a traditional instrument resembling a tambourine-drum; when you strike the drumhead, jingles made from shell, metal or other small objects create a beautiful, shimmering sound. Click any picture to see enlarged image in the new window. Drums Click any picture to see enlarged image in the new window.

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