Tar (drum)

A tar is a single-headed frame drum. The tar comes from North Africa and the Middle East. Depictions of these frame drums date back thousands of years.The tar is held mainly with one hand, although the playing hand also supports the drum to a certain extent while playing. It has an open tone, and is often either played for accompaniment to other instruments or in tar ensembles.Frame drums are common throughout the world. There are tar, bendir, bodhran, deff, duff, and many others. Many Native American cultures use the frame drum in ceremony and celebration. These drums seem simple, but are capable of great nuance and sophistication.
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