Aluminum body doumbek, goblet drum with a black vinyl covering. Plays great! 11" across the top & 17" tall. When playing a Doumbek, there are two main sounds that are possible. The 'Doum' sound is a deep sound that you can create by striking the head of the drum with your fingers and palm. The second sound is called 'Tek' or 'Ka', and is produced by using your fingertips and hitting the edge of the drumhead.