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Hi all,
I've noticed many of the pop songs I like use tambourines (yes - they're old songs, I don't hear nearly as much tambourine in the modern stuff).
That said - I'd like to buy one. I've noticed some have skins while others don't. Can anyone that has auditioned a few different ones recommend a particular brand ? I'd really like to just order it from Amazon.
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Joe V.
P.S. - List your FAVORITE song that uses tambourine ha ha
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P.S. - List your FAVORITE song that uses tambourine ha ha Anything by the Mommas and Pappas comes to mind. Or of course how about, Hey Mr. Tambourine Man Play a Song for Me 
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Beatles, "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away." Very understated.
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P.S. - List your FAVORITE song that uses tambourine ha ha
Just about any song by the Salvation Army (sorry, couldn't help myself...  )
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You need to give us more info Joe so we can help you. Were you looking for a jazz tambourine? Or maybe a Country & Western model? Did you want an acoustic or electric tambo? If electric, do you have a preference for pickup type? Are you left-handed or right-handed? If weight is an issue you might choose a hollow-body instead of solid. So many questions! 
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Wow John, - I didn't know there was so much to selecting the right tambourine !Just looking for one to use for pop songs like some of those listed above - Mamas and Pappas, Beatles, so many pop songs use them. Right handed - though I would have thought tambourines did not have a sidedness issue !
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Right handed - though I would have thought tambourines did not have a sidedness issue ! I think he is messin with ya.  Joe, with all respect, you are legendary here in the forum for over thinkin things. Just go to Guitar Center and try out a few. But of course, let us know what you find out.
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There are some specialized tamborines (such as one built specifically for drummers to sit on top of the high hat cymbals) but most are not specialized.
The number and quality of the jangles are mostly what you are paying for. The jangles can be made of brass, bell brass, tin or steel with each type having a different sound. Small diameter tamborine hoops have smaller jangles as well as less of them. A tamborine with skin can be hit softer, and create a softer sounding jangle, than one without a skin. Some of the skinless tamborines have a handhold in the side of the hoop.
I would go to the toy department of a large store or a local music store and pickup a toy tamborine for a few dollars. Sometimes you can find an assortment that will include or percussion instruments such as a triangle or shaker.
Also don't forget PG Music provides you with at least one tamborine music loop. Also I believe user solid rock has provided either tamborine music loop or UserTracks. There are also many free tamborine loops available on the web.
Favorite tamborine song: "Green Tamborine" by the Lemon Pipers.
Last edited by JimFogle; 08/30/15 04:55 AM. Reason: add song info
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If I were buying a tambourine, my decision-making flow chart would go something like this:
1) smack it against your leg. Does it jingle? (Y-N)
... if NO, then don't buy it. End of test.
... if YES, proceed to question #2
2) When you smacked it against your leg, were there sharp rusty projections that tore your jeans and/or punctured your skin? (Y-N)
... if YES, then don't buy it. End of test.
... if NO, then proceed to final question
3) When you smacked it against your leg, did other patrons in the music store seem annoyed? (Y-N)
... if YES, then don't buy it. End of test. Leave the store.
... if NO, it should be safe to buy this tambourine.
standard disclaimers apply. Passing the 3 step test above does not does not guarantee that other people who weren't present while testing won't be annoyed later. It also assumes that the tambourine won't be played enthusiastically in the middle of the night while family members sleep, or used to collect coins from pedestrians on the sidewalks of the world... or any other use which has been shown in previous studies to annoy people.
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Buy one like this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CP390and one like this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CP380 and you will have everything covered. If you have more to spend get the $40-$50 version of each.
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Wow John, - I didn't know there was so much to selecting the right tambourine !Just looking for one to use for pop songs like some of those listed above - Mamas and Pappas, Beatles, so many pop songs use them. Right handed - though I would have thought tambourines did not have a sidedness issue ! Hi Joe! I was just kidding around!!  It is so common on this forum for answers to begin with "You need to give us more info" that I thought I'd have a go at that with a simple device like a tambourine!! I certainly meant no disrespect to you!!! More of a giggle at this forum!
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I used to play tambourine with these guys, but they kicked me out of the band. Couldn't keep decent time. 
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Point about the overthinking things - I can't deny it - sometimes it leads to productivity, sometimes paralysis of analysis.
You really got me on the tambourine "more info" thing lol Caught me completely off guard. At least I can laugh at myself. Thank Jim F. for your respectable answer - making my question sound a little more so lol
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THE TURTLES..... they had a dedicated Tambourine player..... he was really good too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkWDVBAwn_4Watch some other Turtle videos. Also check out Flo & Eddie..... same guys, different name after the Turtles broke up.
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https://vimeo.com/55624839My next question will be about selecting a cowbell. I've been inspired by the above video.
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I used to play tambourine with these guys, but they kicked me out of the band. Couldn't keep decent time. 90 db, Looks like you must of took the tamborine with you. Not a single tamborine in that bunch! Seriously, Motown's house band, the Funk Brothers, had a percussionist that plyed tamborine, cowbell, bongos, etc. As with any instrument percussion adds a lot to a song.
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I used to play tambourine with these guys, but they kicked me out of the band. Couldn't keep decent time. 90 db, Looks like you must of took the tamborine with you. Not a single tamborine in that bunch! Yeah, I was playing solo tambourine with that band, and I took it with me when I left. Their revenue really dropped without me "passing the tambourine". I still wear the robes though. Regards, Bob
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If you use a DAW, you might consider using percussion loops. While I've already got a handful of tambourines and shakers, it's just simpler for me to drop in loops and then edit them a bit if required.
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