Tambourine
£5.83 exc VAT
£7.00 inc VAT
RRP £11.25 exc VAT
Age 3 - 18+
- Instruments 1
- Players 1
- Buddies 1
- L 5cm x W 21cm x H 21cm
- Stock: 115
- Natural skin head
- Deep warm tone with bright sharp jingles
- Great instrument for beginner percussionists
An 8 inch tambourine with natural skin head and wooden frame, this handheld tambourine percussion instrument gives a warm, deep tone with bright metal jingles. It’s a durable classroom tambourine musical instrument, sized for small hands but robust enough for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Adult and SEND players in lessons, bands and drum circles.
This medium-size tambourine instrument is built around an 8 inch (approx. 21 cm) wooden tambourine frame with a natural skin head and a single row of four metal jingles. The combination gives players a warm, rounded shake plus crisp accents when they tap or strike the head like a small hand drum.
Designed as a classroom tambourine percussion instrument, it works equally well in Early Years play, Primary music lessons, Secondary ensembles and adult community groups. The size suits smaller hands, while the robust frame and tuned skin make it reliable for regular school use, workshops and drum circles.
Because this tambourine with skin uses a real hide head, it responds naturally to changes in humidity – tightening slightly in warm, dry rooms and loosening in cooler, damp conditions. A quick wipe with a dry cloth after use and storage in a padded drum bag will help the head and jingles stay in good condition for years of school and home music-making.
If you’d like a themed option for nursery or story-time, our Animal Tambourine for Early Years is also available separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size tambourine should I choose for school or groups?
For most classrooms, an 8 inch tambourine is the best all-round size: full sound, easy grip, and manageable volume. Choose 6 inch for very young children, or a 10–12 inch concert tambourine for stronger projection and advanced technique.
Is this 8 inch tambourine easy for small hands to hold?
Yes. The 8 inch tambourine (approx. 21 cm) is a comfortable “mid-size” for children and adults. It’s easier to grip than larger concert sizes, but still gives a full, warm sound—ideal for Early Years, Primary, and mixed-ability groups.
Is the tambourine head synthetic or natural skin?
This 8 inch tambourine uses a natural skin head on a solid wood frame. Natural skin gives a warm tone and feels responsive when tapped like a small hand drum, while the wooden shell keeps it robust for regular classroom use.
N.B. For SEN settings: When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable SEND teaching resources. Please visit our SEND resources page to see the range – free resources have a purple “FREE” label alongside.
Product Information
How to Play
To play the ‘Tambourine’ simply hold it by the rim with one hand and beat it in time with the other.
Delivery
We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:
UK Locations
Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.
Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.
Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.
Please note:
- Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
- Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
- For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.
International Locations
Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.
Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.
Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.
Returns
Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.
In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.
Similarly, if an instrument develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.
But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to: Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL
We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.