timbale

Timbales (/tɪmˈbɑːliːz/) or pailas are shallow single-headed drums with metal casing. They are shallower than single-headed tom-toms and usually tuned much higher, especially for their size.

THE ORIGIN OF THE TIMBALES They are the descendants of the European Timpani, or kettle drums, more specifically those that were brought over by Italian opera companies, and were used to accompany wind ensembles and military parade bands in colonial Cuba.

In cooking, timbale (French: [tɛ̃bal]) derived from the French word for "kettledrum", also known as timballo, can refer to either a kind of pan used for baking, or the food that is cooked inside such a pan.

The drums are typically played in sets of two with two different sized timbales. The larger drum with a lower pitch is called the hembra and the smaller, higher pitched drum is called the macho.

The timbales are played by striking the shells of the drums, the wood block, and cowbell, as wells the drum heads and rims. The rhythms played on these instruments include patterns like cáscara and the mambo bell. Both of these patterns fit specifically with clave, so it's important to learn that relationship.

Generally speaking, you can aim to tune the Hembra (low timbale) between the B an octave below middle C and the B just below middle C and the Macho (high timbale) between the F below middle C and the C an octave above middle C.

timbales in American English (tɪmˈbɑlɛz ; Spanish timˈbɑlɛs ) plural noun. a pair of single-headed, cylindrical drums joined by a frame and played with drumsticks, used, esp. originally, in Latin American dance music.

The timbales are played by striking the shells of the drums, the wood block, and cowbell, as wells the drum heads and rims. The rhythms played on these instruments include patterns like cáscara and the mambo bell. Both of these patterns fit specifically with clave, so it's important to learn that relationship.

Soon, Tito added timbales to his drum setup. Eventually the timbales became his main instrument. He brought them out front and played them standing up (now the accepted way of playing) so he could give cues more easily. Eventually he became the most famous and influential timbalero in the world -- El Rey de Timbal.

Timbales are made of either brass, stainless steel, bronze, chrome, or wood. The material of the drum shell affects the sound. Brass timbales are generally warmer sounding, steel timbales sound sharper, and bronze timbales are in between.

Timbales are made of either brass, stainless steel, bronze, chrome, or wood. The material of the drum shell affects the sound. Brass timbales are generally warmer sounding, steel timbales sound sharper, and bronze timbales are in between. Wood is harder to find and to work with.

• Ktaxon Timbales Instrument 14 Inch & 15 Inch Timbales Drum Set, Timbales kit with Outstanding Tone, Classic Finish, Strong Durability and Full Equipment(Black)
• Pacific Drums by DW Mini Timbale, Chrome Plated Steel, 4X8.
• Pacific Drums by DW Mini Timbale, Chrome Plated Steel, 4X10.
• LP Tito Puente Thunder Timbs Timbales.