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Instruments
A large frame drum stretched with goat or synthetic skin. What distinguishes the Kurdish daf from other wooden frame drums is a row of chains on the inside rim. These chains create a unique, captivating sound and vibration that is specific to the daf. Well-known daf makers in Kurdistan are Mr. Eghbaali, Mr. Mohammadi and Mr. Habibi.
A single-headed, goblet-shaped drum with a wood shell and a sheepskin or cow skin drumhead. It is carved from a single block of walnut or mulberry wood. The roll and snap technique used for playing the tonbak is unique to this drum. Well-known tonbak makers in Iran are Helmi, Hemati, Shirani.
Dayre means circle in Iran. It is a frame drum with goat or synthetic skin. A well-known dayere maker in Iran is Mr. Helmi.
A large double-headed cylindrical drum stretched with goat skin. Skin thicknesses on each side of the dohol vary. One side has a thicker skin and is played with a thick stick to create a low bass pitch. The other side has a thinner skin and is played with a thin stick to create a high pitched sound. The dohol is usually accompanied by a wind instrument such as the sorna or karna.
This drum consists of two separate clay bowls covered with goat skins and attached to each other as one piece. It is played by two wooden sticks.
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