The SLAP Frame Drum is a fun and handy drum enjoyed by everyone ages 3+ and adults.  This cousin of the tambourine is the perfect size for developing hands, and playing couldn’t be simpler – just hold and play with the included beater or by hand.  And with its low cost it is easy to include multiple frame drums in the classroom – also makes the perfect gift or stocking stuffer!

This lightweight drum (.4 lbs) has a fantastic projection with a well-rounded sound for its size.  It is sturdy, making it perfect for the most rigorous classroom use by children.   

As with all SLAP brand drums, the tactile playing surface includes the innovative “how-to-play” graphics printed directly on the drumhead. These show where the hands or beater should strike to obtain a variety of sounds, making it effortless to create booming bass, crisp slaps, and singing open tones.  As one teacher put it “the graphics are a godsend when teaching the different sounds and tones of hand percussion.”

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Great gift or stocking stuffer for your favorite percussionist age 3+ and adults.  Used in a wide variety of environments such as home recreational music making, drum circles and music therapy, bringing the healing power of music to all.  Can be played with hands or included beater.

The SLAP Frame Drum will enliven any musical performance both with its warm and powerful sound, and its colorful patterned exterior. Musicians and educators recommend this drum for introducing the joys of rhythm not only in the classroom but also in music therapy sessions, drum circles, or anywhere you feel like jamming.

“The Percussion Plus Slap Hand Drum is lightweight and easy to hold in one hand while the other hand plays the drum’s wide range of sounds and tones adopting the suggested “how to play” hand positions printed on the drumhead. It’s easy to handle and so is great for use in music and movement sessions as well as in drumming circles and music therapy sessions.”

Andy Gleadhill - Percussion Plus Global Ambassador

The Bass

This area in the centre of the drum produces a warm and full tone. Use your hands to strike the centre of the drum for a solid rhythmic backing, allowing accents to be created using the tone and slap positions.

The Tone

Straighten all your fingers at the same time. There are numerous hand positions that can be used to create the tone. Think of your hand as a straight extension of your arm, and you should get a solid ‘thud’ sound.

The Slap

This stroke can be played in the same position as the tone, the difference is that one relaxes the hand and arm to hit the drum with a slap-like motion. Spreading your fingers out slightly when they strike the hand drum helps create a crisp clear sound.