Classic Cantabile FD-20 Ethnic Frame Drum Tunable 20"

Natural Sound, Flexibly Tunable!

The Classic Cantabile FD-20 Ethnic Frame Drum blends the traditional construction of a frame drum with a highly practical detail: despite natural skin, a solid ash frame and classic lacing, the 20" frame drum can be comfortably tuned with the included hex key. This allows you to adjust the head tension and thus the drum's tonal character to your personal playing style and intended use. The real natural skin provides a warm, authentic sound with lively overtones and makes the hand drum a versatile instrument for meditation, sound journeys, folk, world music and percussion.

Natural Materials for Authentic Character

The FD-20 focuses on a naturally built construction. The sturdy frame is made from solid ash without plywood. The frame is covered with real natural skin. The characteristic cross on the rear is also made of leather and is traditionally fixed with a cord. This creates an original construction with an organic look and pleasant feel. The solid ash frame offers the necessary stability and at the same time provides a solid basis for a resonant sound behavior. The construction avoids plastics, which emphasizes the traditional character of this ethnic frame drum.

Real Natural Skin with Individual Appearance

The real natural skin gives each Classic Cantabile FD-20 an individual character. As a natural product, color, pattern and texture can vary from instrument to instrument. These natural differences are part of the material's typical appearance and make each frame drum visually unique. At the same time, the natural skin contributes to the warm, lively and organic tonal image. Fine overtones and an authentic fundamental character make the frame drum interesting both for calm sound layers and rhythmic accents.

Traditional Frame Drum with Convenient Tuning

The special feature of the FD-20 is the combination of classic construction and practical tuning capability. Metal screws integrated into the frame allow the head tension to be adjusted with the included hex key. This sets this hand drum apart from many traditionally constructed frame drums with fixed head tension. You can adapt the head tension to the tonal character you want and your preferred playing style. In this way the Ethnic Frame Drum combines natural materials and a traditional construction with a functional solution for greater tonal flexibility.

Playable by Hand or with a Beater

The frame drum can be played directly with hands and fingers, allowing very immediate, dynamic control over attack and tone. Alternatively, you can use the included beater to generate firmer and more clearly defined strikes. The rear leather cross provides a practical grip option and supports comfortable handling. With its 20" nominal size and a diameter of 51.5 cm the FD-20 offers a generous playing surface and supports a full, present sound. The 12 mm thick frame made of solid ash provides stability and substance.

For Meditation, Sound Journeys and Acoustic Music

Whether meditative rhythms, sound journeys, spiritually oriented sound work, folk, world music or free percussion: the Classic Cantabile FD-20 combines an original look with a warm acoustic sound and versatile playing possibilities. Especially for esoteric and spiritually minded musicians, the tunable frame drum offers a convincing blend of natural materials, organic tonal aesthetics and intuitive playability. At the same time it appeals to anyone who appreciates traditional percussion instruments, hand drums and authentic natural sounds.

Discover the natural FD-20 and shape your rhythm as individually as its sound!