Building drums
Handcrafted Instruments
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.

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The Skin

Preparing the skin by removing the flesh and fur.

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The Rings & Rope System

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

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The Result

The result is a beautifully sounding handcrafted instrument.

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