Details The Contemporanea Aluminium Surdo is a high-quality drum featuring a shell crafted from thicker aluminium. This design element adds a robust tone and excellent sustain to the instrument. The polished aluminium finish and chromed hardware give the surdo a sleek and professional appearance. The surdo is a crucial element in samba percussion ensembles, playing the primary beat and adding exciting variations to the second beat of the 2-beat pattern. It’s an essential instrument for setting the rhythm and adding depth to the music. Players use mallets, typically with one mallet and one bare hand, to produce a unique sound. By pressing the drum head, the bare hand modifies the sound length and pitch. The mallet’s thick and soft end ensures a gentle impact, creating a subtle and controlled sound upon striking the head. Specifications: Head : synthetic Shell : aluminium