Ceremonial Dap
This dap is specially crafted from a highly-resonant, regional tonewood prized for its low internal friction and exceptional sound projection. It features golden textured sound rings and a matching hand-embroidered exterior liner. Elegant and powerful, this instrument is the perfect complement to any wedding, ceremony, or live performance.
About the Dap
The dap (դափ) is Armenia’s traditional frame drum, used in celebrations and gatherings for centuries. It forms part of the traditional Armenian trio of instruments—alongside the tar and kamancha. Similar frame drums exist throughout neighboring regions, each with distinct characteristics, but the Armenian dap holds its own voice—collected, responsive, and resonant.
This handcrafted dap is not just a souvenir or a decorative object. It is a professional tool for students and masters of the Armenian percussion tradition.
• Frame: A variety of tonewoods chosen for their resonance and appearance.
• Drumhead: Natural calf or goat skin, carefully selected for character and durability.
• Sound Rings: Oriented and weighted for an optimal sound, with decorative elements chosen by the maker.
• Exterior Liner: A fabric ribbon with Armenian-inspired motifs, not traditionally part of the dap, but designed to echo cultural patterns and finish the drum’s outer edge.
• Glue: Hide glue—reliable, time-tested, and fully reversible for future skin changes.
• Finish: A blend of organic boiled linseed oil and natural shellac—entirely food-safe and free of synthetics.
While each drum follows a standardized size, tonal variability exists from the unique character of the drumhead available at the time of its making. Each drum is fine-tuned to match the timbre of antique Armenian daps and approved by a master Armenian percussionist before it leaves our hands.
Care & Handling
Natural materials are responsive—they breathe and shift with the environment. That’s part of their living nature.
• To prolong the life of the natural glue, avoid extreme heat or freezing cold. Don’t leave it in a hot car, under direct sun, or near a heater for prolonged periods.
• Humidity affects pitch: In damp conditions, the skin loosens and the tone drops. As the air dries, it will tighten and return to pitch.
• Don’t stack or rest objects on the instrument.
If your instrument sees frequent use, a refreshed finish may help. Please reach out for safe instructions.
2-Year Limited Warranty
Your drum is covered by a 2-year limited warranty for manufacturing defects affecting the wooden frame, sound rings and exterior liner.
Excludes: Wear and tear of the natural drumhead due to use or environmental conditions, fractures of the frame or tearing of the skin with signs of impact upon inspection.
Out-of-warranty repairs or replacements of all components are available upon request at the cost of materials at the time of the repair and minimal labor. Please note that a skin replacement can change the sound characteristics of your dap.
To preserve the traditional identity of the instrument, we do not install synthetic heads.
This dap is specially crafted from a highly-resonant, regional tonewood prized for its low internal friction and exceptional sound projection. It features golden textured sound rings and a matching hand-embroidered exterior liner. Elegant and powerful, this instrument is the perfect complement to any wedding, ceremony, or live performance.
About the Dap
The dap (դափ) is Armenia’s traditional frame drum, used in celebrations and gatherings for centuries. It forms part of the traditional Armenian trio of instruments—alongside the tar and kamancha. Similar frame drums exist throughout neighboring regions, each with distinct characteristics, but the Armenian dap holds its own voice—collected, responsive, and resonant.
This handcrafted dap is not just a souvenir or a decorative object. It is a professional tool for students and masters of the Armenian percussion tradition.
• Frame: A variety of tonewoods chosen for their resonance and appearance.
• Drumhead: Natural calf or goat skin, carefully selected for character and durability.
• Sound Rings: Oriented and weighted for an optimal sound, with decorative elements chosen by the maker.
• Exterior Liner: A fabric ribbon with Armenian-inspired motifs, not traditionally part of the dap, but designed to echo cultural patterns and finish the drum’s outer edge.
• Glue: Hide glue—reliable, time-tested, and fully reversible for future skin changes.
• Finish: A blend of organic boiled linseed oil and natural shellac—entirely food-safe and free of synthetics.
While each drum follows a standardized size, tonal variability exists from the unique character of the drumhead available at the time of its making. Each drum is fine-tuned to match the timbre of antique Armenian daps and approved by a master Armenian percussionist before it leaves our hands.
Care & Handling
Natural materials are responsive—they breathe and shift with the environment. That’s part of their living nature.
• To prolong the life of the natural glue, avoid extreme heat or freezing cold. Don’t leave it in a hot car, under direct sun, or near a heater for prolonged periods.
• Humidity affects pitch: In damp conditions, the skin loosens and the tone drops. As the air dries, it will tighten and return to pitch.
• Don’t stack or rest objects on the instrument.
If your instrument sees frequent use, a refreshed finish may help. Please reach out for safe instructions.
2-Year Limited Warranty
Your drum is covered by a 2-year limited warranty for manufacturing defects affecting the wooden frame, sound rings and exterior liner.
Excludes: Wear and tear of the natural drumhead due to use or environmental conditions, fractures of the frame or tearing of the skin with signs of impact upon inspection.
Out-of-warranty repairs or replacements of all components are available upon request at the cost of materials at the time of the repair and minimal labor. Please note that a skin replacement can change the sound characteristics of your dap.
To preserve the traditional identity of the instrument, we do not install synthetic heads.
This dap is specially crafted from a highly-resonant, regional tonewood prized for its low internal friction and exceptional sound projection. It features golden textured sound rings and a matching hand-embroidered exterior liner. Elegant and powerful, this instrument is the perfect complement to any wedding, ceremony, or live performance.
About the Dap
The dap (դափ) is Armenia’s traditional frame drum, used in celebrations and gatherings for centuries. It forms part of the traditional Armenian trio of instruments—alongside the tar and kamancha. Similar frame drums exist throughout neighboring regions, each with distinct characteristics, but the Armenian dap holds its own voice—collected, responsive, and resonant.
This handcrafted dap is not just a souvenir or a decorative object. It is a professional tool for students and masters of the Armenian percussion tradition.
• Frame: A variety of tonewoods chosen for their resonance and appearance.
• Drumhead: Natural calf or goat skin, carefully selected for character and durability.
• Sound Rings: Oriented and weighted for an optimal sound, with decorative elements chosen by the maker.
• Exterior Liner: A fabric ribbon with Armenian-inspired motifs, not traditionally part of the dap, but designed to echo cultural patterns and finish the drum’s outer edge.
• Glue: Hide glue—reliable, time-tested, and fully reversible for future skin changes.
• Finish: A blend of organic boiled linseed oil and natural shellac—entirely food-safe and free of synthetics.
While each drum follows a standardized size, tonal variability exists from the unique character of the drumhead available at the time of its making. Each drum is fine-tuned to match the timbre of antique Armenian daps and approved by a master Armenian percussionist before it leaves our hands.
Care & Handling
Natural materials are responsive—they breathe and shift with the environment. That’s part of their living nature.
• To prolong the life of the natural glue, avoid extreme heat or freezing cold. Don’t leave it in a hot car, under direct sun, or near a heater for prolonged periods.
• Humidity affects pitch: In damp conditions, the skin loosens and the tone drops. As the air dries, it will tighten and return to pitch.
• Don’t stack or rest objects on the instrument.
If your instrument sees frequent use, a refreshed finish may help. Please reach out for safe instructions.
2-Year Limited Warranty
Your drum is covered by a 2-year limited warranty for manufacturing defects affecting the wooden frame, sound rings and exterior liner.
Excludes: Wear and tear of the natural drumhead due to use or environmental conditions, fractures of the frame or tearing of the skin with signs of impact upon inspection.
Out-of-warranty repairs or replacements of all components are available upon request at the cost of materials at the time of the repair and minimal labor. Please note that a skin replacement can change the sound characteristics of your dap.
To preserve the traditional identity of the instrument, we do not install synthetic heads.