Contemporary Ingenuity for Heritage-preserving Drumming
Hand drums have played an integral role in countless cultural practices throughout history, from ceremonial gatherings and drum circles to music therapy and educational applications. Toca Percussion has channeled its world-class expertise to devise Sympatico System Gathering Drums, a versatile, innovative line of hand drums that blends cultural preservation with contemporary hardware solutions. The proprietary Sympatico System was engineered to provide painless access to tuning without compromising structural or sonic integrity, maintaining a streamlined design with the choice of mounting the tuner internally, reducing exterior bulk and weight. Gathering drums sport a synthetic leather head that comes pre-tuned to deliver superlative sound right out of the box. Percussionists at Sweetwater appreciate the Gathering Drum’s modular design that features a removable drumhead, allowing you to play it like a traditional hand drum. Modularity doesn’t stop there, however, as these removable heads were designed to seamlessly integrate with Toca Percussion’s existing Freestyle II Nesting Drums, in addition to being compatible with their Pre-tuned Fiber and Fiber Dot heads (not included).
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Toca Percussion Sympatico System Gathering Drum Features:
- Innovative and proprietary Sympatico System reimagines the drum’s design for painless tuning
- PVC shell reduces weight without compromising sonic fidelity
- Ergonomically arranged hardware eliminates exterior bulk for a more comfortable playing experience
- Synthetic leather drumheads deliver excellent sound that will easily stand up to all styles of playing, by hand or mallet
- Modular construction allows you to remove the head to be played like a traditional hand drum or to be played while seated
- Versatile profile allows Gathering Drum removable heads to be seamlessly integrated with Toca Percussion’s existing Freestyle II Nesting Drums for flexible performance opportunities
- Heads are compatible with Toca’s Pre-tuned Fiber and Fiber Dot heads (not included), providing ample opportunities for varying your sound
- Short and Tall Gathering Drums utilize the same drumhead, accommodating classes, drum circles, education, ceremonies, celebrations, and more
Removable drumhead pictured with Toca Percussion's Lizard finish.
