Wooden drums
Wooden drum, small Wooden drums are widespread on every continent.
The form and size shows great variety. The drum in the picture which is made by us is similar to the clay drums and djambe. While playing we hold the drum tight between our knees and beat wtih both hands. Use of drumstick or beater is not accepted. We have to take care not to cover the bottom of the drum, because the sound comes out there. The leather does not need any special treatment.
Material of wooden drums: turned hard wood body /mostly cherry/, goat skin membrane.
Size: about 18, 22, 25 Ø10, 13, 18 cm.
The surface of wood is treated with linen oil.
It is a 100% hungarian handicraft product, directly from the craftsman