Tantans are rarely used in big samba baterias as they are not loud enough, also as they are played in a sitting position with the drum across the lap, they are not marching drums. TDS sells metal tan-tans made by Artcelsior and King in Rio de Janeiro as they are much more durable, but we can source a wide variety of tan-tans on request.

To find out more about Brazillian tan-tan drums, see below.