Dammam This is a large drum in one piece. The drum is covered with goatskin, which is secured by a cord, which is knotted seven times, and made from the fibers of a date palm. It is played with a wooden stick and/or with the hand. In the south of Iran it is played in religious ceremonies and kept in the Mosque.   Dohol This is a wooden drum that is covered on both sides with buffalo skin. The Dohol is hung, and played with two different sticks of varying textures. Today it is played at weddings and public festivals. During the walks of the nomads it was fastened to horses and played incessantly. This was for two reasons; the first was to make the long route audibly clear to those at a distance, and the other to provide the animals with a running rhythm. Tombak (also referred to as the Zarb) This is a drum shaped like a goblet, and is made from Walnut, or Mulberry tree wood. It is usually covered with goat or camel skin, and is played with the most impeccable finger technique. When played the Tombak is placed under the arm and rested on the thigh. The bass note known as the "Tom" is produced in the middle of the drum, while the high note "Bak" is created on the narrow edge of the instrument. The Tombak is often used in classical Iranian music, and these days, is no longer only used as an accompanying instrument. Although the Tombak simple in its construction, it offers the player diverse possibilities to perform the most complicated rhythms, with the greatest variety of sound possibilities. Daf This is a frame drum made out of wood. One side is covered with lamb or Goatskin, and on the inside of the frame little metal rings are attached which sound at the smallest movement. When played it is held with both hands, and played with the fingers. It has a religious significance in that the Daf accompanies singing and songs of praise. It today established a permanent position in the Iranian classical orchestra. Ney-Anban Is manufactured from goatskin, in particular tanned skin, to which a double reed pipe and mouthpiece are attached with the other end being merely tied together. The performer blows in the mouthpiece, and plays the melody on the double reed pipe, which has six holes for fingering. In the South of Iran the Ney–Anban is played not only at weddings, but also at funeral services. In earlier times, the Ney-Anban it was not allowed to be played next to Dammam. Tabla This is a pair of drums, the Dayan for the right hand and Bayan for the left. The Dayan is made from a piece of hardwood, while the Bayan is produced from copper or metal. Both are covered with goatskin, which is stretched into the middle and surrounded with a tape that is filled with iron shavings or flour. The Dayan is tunable and capable of playing scales. The Bayan is a bass drum on which only two notes can be played. It was in the 18th century in North India that the instrument was first used in the court as an accompanying instrument. The playing techniques of the other drums were adapted for it and through it’s beautiful sound and versatility, the instrument became more favored than other older drums. Zarb-E Sourkhaneh Is a large goblet like drum made from clay and covered with goatskin. It is played with the hands. The drummer gives, through his playing the rhythms for the sequences of movements. In the Sourkhaneh it is only played by specifically trained Morsheds. Zang Is a cymbal made of brass. In the Sourkhaneh it is played by the Morsheds who beat it with their hands, in order to convey a rhythm or movement change. It is also sounded to show respect at the entry of honored guests.