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Pano

The pano (also cloth drum, Spanish drum, or tambor vestido) translates to cloth in Spanish is a Spanish drum not very well known. The pano is a single head membranophone with a goblet shaped body looking very similar to the doumbek, as it is also a goblet drum.

Origins

The pano resembles the doumbek. (Seen here.)

Originating in Barcelona, Spain, the pano is an instrument originally used by Spanish street performers. The first recorded pano was in the 1600s. Not much is known about the pano, including the first inventor of the instrument. It is very possible that the reason in which the pano is not well known is because it was the base for multiple other drums. As if the pano has evolved into many of the drums in which we know today.

Technique

The pano is played under the arm or resting on the player's leg, with a much lighter touch and quite different strokes (sometimes including rolls or quick rhythms articulated with the fingertips). The pano can be used to create very intricate music just with rolls and strokes, however, more unique sounds can be achieved through inserting the hand into the bottom of the drum.

The pano may be played while held under one arm (usually the non-dominant arm) or by placing it sideways upon the lap (with the head towards the player's knees) while seated. Some drums are also made with strap mounts so the drum may be slung over the shoulder, to facilitate playing while standing or dancing. It produces a resonant, low-sustain sound while played lightly with the fingertips and palm. Some players move their fists in and out of the bell to alter the tone. Some players also place their hands on the surface of the drum to produce a muted sound.

There are three main sounds produced by the pano. The first is called the "doom". It is the deeper bass sound produced by striking the head near the center with the length of the fingers and palm and taking off the hand for an open sound. The second is called the "tak" and is the higher-pitched sound produced by hitting near the edge of the head with the fingertips. A 'tak' struck with the secondary hand is also known as a "ka". The third is the closed sound 'pa' (also called 'sak'), resting rapidly the hand on the head to not permit an open sound. Additionally, there are more complex techniques including snaps, slaps, pops and rolls that are used to ornament the basic rhythm. Hand clapping and hitting the sides of the drum can be used in addition to drumhead sounds.

Dave Allister (Dave's Drum Shop, Vancouver, BC.)

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Recognized Goblet Drum Musicians

• Mısirli Ahmet
• Abdullah Hakawati
• Setrak Sarkissian
• Said El Artist
• Hossam Ramzy
• Rony Barrak
• Alberto Christodoulou[1]

• Miguel Crespo

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• Amir Sofi

This page was last edited on 9 March 2015, at 16:29

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