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The tumbala is a very interesting drum. It can be considered a cross between a Brazilian timbal and a conga. It is a conical-shaped drum similar to an African ashiko with a drumhead mounted on the wide end, but has a thin, wood shell making it very light. The difference between the tumbala and a timbal is that the usual timbal hardware has been replaced with conga hardware (with a traditional vintage-style rim), and the plastic timbal drumhead has been replaced with a natural rawhide head.

The tumbala is played vertically with the hands (like a djembe). The conga tuning hardware allows a drummer to tune the tumbala in a variety of ways. Tighter tuning results in a sound similar to an African djembe, while lower tuning makes it sound like a conga. It can also sound similar to a Brazilian atabaque.

The tumbala is a very versatile drum that can be used in many musical styles. The variability in tuning options allows a drummer to make it sound like several different drums. A tumbala would fit into any musical arrangement where hand drums are appropriate. Taking a tumbala to a drum circle would certainly raise the interest of fellow participants and would provide a refreshing alternative to the djembes usually present. Its lightweight design also makes the tumbala very easy for anyone to handle and carry around.

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