Tar

Etymology and Alternative Spellings

Arabic: طار

Construction

The tar is an ancient, single-headed frame drum. Traditionally these drums are covered with a goat skin head. They come in a variety of sizes - from 10 inches to 18 inches in diameter. Modern synthetic headed drums have a cut-out frame so the hand can more easily muffle the head.

History

It is commonly played in the Middle East and North Africa. It is usually used to accompany music and dancing.

Technique

Players need to struck the tar with hands.

Manufacturers

Latin Percussion