The pandeiro is used in a number of Brazilian music forms, such as samba, choro, coco, capoeira, and bossa nova music. Panderios come with either nylon or skin heads. Nylon is often louder and more durable and can be tuned higher. Singly ply nylon is more versatile: double ply nylon is more focused in tone and louder when tuned to higher pitches. Skin has a more mellow tone and can be tuned low to medium pitches.