Adufe MMG 30cm

The MMG 30CM adufe puts one of the most emblematic sounds of the Portuguese musical tradition in your hands.

Handcrafted in Portugal, this adufe preserves the sonic and cultural identity that has accompanied generations, keeping alive the legacy of the women who, for centuries, played this instrument in celebrations, pilgrimages, and community rituals of the Beira Interior region.

This MMG adufe features a 30 cm square frame, constructed from carefully crafted wood to ensure lightness, strength, and a balanced vibration. A natural skin stretches over this frame, precisely stretched to produce a clear and deep timbre, capable of filling the space with an organic and captivating pulse.

Inside, small seeds or jingles add texture to the sound, blending with the touch of fingers and hands and creating that characteristic rhythmic brilliance that distinguishes the tambourine from other membranophones.

The immediate response of the skin and the percussive effect of the jingles stimulate a direct relationship between gesture and sound, giving each beat its own expressiveness. This structural simplicity, combined with its rich timbre, explains why the adufe continues to enchant musicians, researchers, and lovers of traditional music.

The history of this instrument dates back to Arab influences from the 11th and 12th centuries, gradually integrating into the daily lives of Portuguese rural communities until it became a symbol of the Beira Interior region. Its presence in circle songs, agricultural festivities, and family ceremonies gave it a profound cultural meaning, often linked to rituals of fertility, union, and celebration. Playing an adufe is to participate in this historical continuity, feeling the weight of time and the strength of a heritage that has resisted social and musical changes over the centuries.

Manufactured by MMG (Oficina César), a reference in the production of traditional Portuguese instruments, this adufe reflects the artisanal care that distinguishes each piece that comes out of the workshop. MMG maintains manufacturing techniques that respect ancestral practices, guaranteeing instruments faithful to cultural roots and adapted to the demands of today's musicians. Many of its instruments are part of popular festivals and pilgrimages throughout the country, preserving a sound heritage that remains alive.

The Adufe MMG 30CM is an inspiring choice for those seeking an instrument with a strong identity, ease of use, and a direct connection to traditional Portuguese music. Whether for study, performance, or simple enjoyment, it offers a distinctive sound and an experience that combines history, craftsmanship, and personal expression in every touch.

Specifications: 

•      Traditional Portuguese percussion musical instrument

•      Quadrangular membranophone

•      Consisting of a wooden frame with stretched skin.

•      In the interior are placed small seeds or sobras, that enrich the sonority.

•      This model is manufactured in Portugal by MMG.

•      The frame has 30cm of side.

Los instrumentos tradicionales MMG (Oficina César) se fabrican mediante procesos artesanales. Muchos de los instrumentos que salen de Oficina César se pueden encontrar en las fiestas populares y romerías que tienen lugar en todos los rincones de Portugal. MMG también produce juguetes de madera tradicionales.