Building Drums

Turning the wooden plank into a drum · Process of creating traditional Molopo drums

— The Body —

Creating the body using Guapinol wood, the singing wood of Costa Rica.

— The Skin —

Preparing the skin by removing the flesh and fur.

— The Rings & Rope System —

Creating the rings and the rope system to create a drum that can be tightened in humid conditions.

— The Result —