Tambourines

Black Swamp Percussion tambourines have become the very definition of a true concert tambourine sound. Our tambourines are used by the very top percussionists and musical organizations around the world. When your tambourine is used for modern works, as well as within orchestras with centuries of history, you know you're doing something right.

The Original World Class Performer

SoundArt

Sensitive, Subtle and Sophisticated

S3 Series

Black Swamp Percussion Overture Series Tambourines

Light Weight and a Quick Response

Leggiero

The Value of Good Sound

Overture

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TAMBOURINE TIMBRE CHART

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German Silver Tambourines are bright with significant sustain. Click to explore more details.

Chromium 25 tambourines are very bright and dry with little sustain. Click to explore more details.

Chromium 25 and German Silver mix tambourines are bright with moderate sustain. Click to explore more details.

Chromium 25 and Phosphor Bronze mix tambourines are our most popular model. A balance of pitch and sustain. Click to explore more details.

Beryllium Copper tambourines are dark with moderate sustain. Click to explore more details.

Phosphor Bronze tambourines are dark with maximum sustain. Click to explore more details.

Overture tambourines have an excellent sound with an economical price. Click to explore more details.

Leggiero tambourines are very dry with a medium pitch. Model LGTD1 is drier than model LGTC2. Click to explore more details.

Leggiero tambourines are very dry with a medium pitch. Model LGTC1 more sustain than model LGTC2. Click to explore more details.

S3 series tambourines have a dark, unique sound. Model S3TS has less body than model S3TD. Click to explore more details.

S3 series tambourines have a dark, unique sound. Model S3TD has more body than model S3TS. Click to explore more details.

Terms to Know

WET: longer jingle sustain

DRY: shorter jingle sustain

BRIGHT: higher relative pitch

DARK: lower relative pitch

What Tambourine Should I Buy?

We admit...there's A LOT to consider when purchasing a tambourine: jingle configuration, shell option, personal preference, price and more. Click the link below to view our tambourine buying guide and let us help!

Tambourine Buying Guide