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Daf Isfahan Pro
Price:
€120.54
Daf Isfahan Pro
The Daf Isfahan Pro is a frame drum built for sustained professional use, combining a synthetic drumhead with a lightweight wooden frame fitted with cascading metal rings. Its design prioritises durability and extended playability without fatigue.
Construction and Materials
The drum features a synthetic drumhead engineered for resistance to wear and consistent tension over time. The frame itself is constructed from wood, and the interior is lined with small metal rings attached to the frame. During play, these rings strike against the drumhead with varying force, generating the instrument's characteristic layered percussion.
The synthetic head material means the drum maintains its tuning stability across different playing conditions and humidity levels — a practical advantage for musicians who perform in varied environments or travel regularly.
Sound and Playing Technique
The sonic range of the Daf Isfahan Pro extends from delicate, restrained tones to fuller, more resonant sounds. This dynamic span comes directly from how the metal rings interact with the drumhead: lighter hand movements produce subtle, nuanced effects, while more forceful strikes cause the rings to strike the skin with greater intensity, building volume and complexity.
The low overall weight of the instrument allows for longer playing sessions without hand and arm fatigue, making it practical for extended ritual performances or ensemble settings where the drum may be played continuously.
Cultural Context and Use
The Daf appears across Sufi musical traditions and is widely played at festivals and ritual celebrations, often as part of large ensemble settings. Its percussive vocabulary — from tender to voluminous — makes it adaptable to both meditative contexts and more energetic communal gatherings.
In traditional understanding, the elements of the drum carry symbolic weight: the animal-derived materials represent the animal kingdom, the wooden frame represents the plant world, and the metal rings represent the mineral kingdom, reflecting a cosmological framework embedded in the instrument's construction.
What's Included
The Daf Isfahan Pro comes with a simple soft case for transport and storage.
The Daf remains central to Sufi devotional music and is encountered across Middle Eastern and Central Asian musical traditions, from intimate spiritual gatherings to large public celebrations.
Price:
€120.54
Daf Isfahan Pro - Authentic frame drum featuring cascading metal rings and synthetic membrane. Lightweight 800g design enables extended playing sessions with superior comfort and balanced resonance. Perfect for Sufi ceremonies, world music fusion, meditative soundscapes, and professional performances. Ideal for percussionists seeking traditional Middle Eastern authenticity with modern durability and consistent tone quality across all playing conditions.
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| Origin | Turkey |
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| Weight | 0,80 kg |
| Dimensions | 54,0 × 54,0 × 5,0 cm |
| Materials | Plastic - Wood |
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Daf Isfahan Pro
The Daf Isfahan Pro is a frame drum built for sustained professional use, combining a synthetic drumhead with a lightweight wooden frame fitted with cascading metal rings. Its design prioritises durability and extended playability without fatigue.
Construction and Materials
The drum features a synthetic drumhead engineered for resistance to wear and consistent tension over time. The frame itself is constructed from wood, and the interior is lined with small metal rings attached to the frame. During play, these rings strike against the drumhead with varying force, generating the instrument's characteristic layered percussion.
The synthetic head material means the drum maintains its tuning stability across different playing conditions and humidity levels — a practical advantage for musicians who perform in varied environments or travel regularly.
Sound and Playing Technique
The sonic range of the Daf Isfahan Pro extends from delicate, restrained tones to fuller, more resonant sounds. This dynamic span comes directly from how the metal rings interact with the drumhead: lighter hand movements produce subtle, nuanced effects, while more forceful strikes cause the rings to strike the skin with greater intensity, building volume and complexity.
The low overall weight of the instrument allows for longer playing sessions without hand and arm fatigue, making it practical for extended ritual performances or ensemble settings where the drum may be played continuously.
Cultural Context and Use
The Daf appears across Sufi musical traditions and is widely played at festivals and ritual celebrations, often as part of large ensemble settings. Its percussive vocabulary — from tender to voluminous — makes it adaptable to both meditative contexts and more energetic communal gatherings.
In traditional understanding, the elements of the drum carry symbolic weight: the animal-derived materials represent the animal kingdom, the wooden frame represents the plant world, and the metal rings represent the mineral kingdom, reflecting a cosmological framework embedded in the instrument's construction.
What's Included
The Daf Isfahan Pro comes with a simple soft case for transport and storage.
The Daf remains central to Sufi devotional music and is encountered across Middle Eastern and Central Asian musical traditions, from intimate spiritual gatherings to large public celebrations.
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