The Toubeleki, also known as Tarabouka, Darabouka or Stamna, is a rhythm instrument, commonly found in Northern Greece, Thrace and the Eastern Aegean islands (Mytilini and Chios). It consists of a clay frame and a drumhead made of animal skin. Due to its construction, the Toubeleki produces two basic tones, which the musician reproduces by drumming in the middle or the circumference of the instrument. Both hands are used to play it: one produces louder sounds at the centre of the drumhead, while the other produces weaker sounds at the circumference. It is usually hung from the left shoulder and propped under the musician’s armpit, or supported between their legs, when seated. It comes in a variety of sizes, and used to be adorned with various designs. Certain manufacturers used to suspend mirrors and round bells around the head, to decorate the instrument and increase the sharpness of its sound. Musicians typically use the Toubeleki as an accompaniment instrument to establish the rhythm, in combination with a melodic instrument, such as the Gaida, Tsabouna, Lyra, Clarinet, etc.