Headless tambourines offer the player a different level of expression and areperfect for the lead singer, choir or school band. The wood frame of Pearl’s headless design features soft rubber for a sure and comfortable grip. These 10″ tambourine offers a full, robust sound produced by 8 double stacked rows of Brass jingles.Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and the jingles provide a bright mid-range tone.