Maintenance of def, like any other instrument, has its own principles and methods, and following these points has a direct impact on the life and sound quality of your instrument. Daf playing is old and popular among Iranians, dating back to before Islam. As you know, the structure of the tambourine is very simple but at the same time delicate and special, this instrument consists of a wooden ring frame, skin and a certain number of chains, the most sensitive and important part of this instrument is its skin. Of course, not all tambourines are made of leather, and we also have tambourines with a coating, which are mostly used by beginners and people in training.
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The def instrument is one of the musical instruments of Iran and neighboring countries, although this instrument does not belong to a specific region or culture, because in all cultures you can find similar instruments that have exactly the same structure as the def. The only difference that can be attributed to the Daf in different civilizations and cultures is its use. In another tribe, it is a special instrument for worship and mourning. Even its traces can be seen in the battlefields.
The word "daf" in Arabic means "to beat" and this instrument is played with the special techniques of playing the daf by the fingers and with special beats. Today's tambourines usually have a diameter between 30 and 45 cm and are covered with leather or artificial materials.
There is a corner of the wooden tambourine frame, a wall where the musician can play the instrument. Easier to hold, the metal rings and chains that are around the inner wall of the def give this instrument a ringing and attractive sound as a result of playing and the vibrations of the skin.
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The skin part of these tambourines is prepared by special tanning methods and stretched over the instrument. The skin is the main part that produces sound in the def instrument, and for this reason, the maintenance of the skin def must follow certain points and conditions. The skin of living organisms reacts to heat and cold, and for this reason, weather changes can cause tears or holes in the tambourine.
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Be sure to wash your hands well with soap and water before touching the daf, so that the dirt and oil on your skin does not harm the daf, one of the sensitivities of daf care and especially skin dafs is their sensitivity to any pollution.
One of the points that you should consider when buying a drum kit is that when holding the instrument, your thumb should not be in contact with the drum. As a result of constant contact of the finger in that area, the skin of the daph becomes thinner and the possibility of tearing is high. Therefore, do not place your instrument in front of cooling and heating appliances such as air conditioners or fireplaces.
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The tambourine tambourine is a more modern type of tambourine, which uses synthetic materials instead of skin in its structure, and for this reason, it is not damaged by changes in temperature and humidity.
If the weather The geographical area where you live is too hot or cold, we recommend that you use the considered models of leather instead of paying a lot of money for leather covers. Of course, buying a good tambourine has its own specific points, for example, you should make sure that the tambourine used is thin and has a good quality, and most importantly, that it is not heavy.
