Designing your Perfect Drum
Welcome!
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On this page we will take you through each step of designing your Perfect Drum Making kit.
Simply follow the steps, and write down your choices. Then follow the link at the bottom of the page to purchase your Drum Kit for the Online Drum Making Course.
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Happy drum selection!
Step 1: Select your Size
When choosing the right size drum, you need to ask a few questions. What will I use my drum for? Will I be drumming for a long time, or a short time? Do I need a big base sound?
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The standard drum sizes are 14", 16" and 18".
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1. 14" is a great travel drum, or if you need to drum for a longer time. It is light and easy to use, they will generally have less base than larger drums, but they still sound great. They are great for song circles and journey's.
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2. 16" drums are a great all rounder drum, they have a deeper base than a 14", but are still light enough to drum for long periods and work well for song circles, sound healing and journey's.
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3. 18" drums are very grounding and have great deep resonance. They are heavier to hold for long periods and as such will take more muscles to hold for long periods. They are great for sound healing, grounding and song circles.
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It is also important to consider your own size and strength with choosing a drum.
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Step 2: Select your Wood Type
When selecting the wood type, there are two things to consider.
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1. Resonance. The more dense the wood the better the resonance will be. All our wood types have a good resonance, but some are better than others. Below they are listed from least dense to most dense.
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Willow
Ash
Rosewood
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2. The Tree Energy and what intention you have for your drum.
See the different drum energies below:
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Willow Tree
The Willow is associated with the moon, water and the goddess. She is the tree of dreaming, intuition and deep emotions. She belongs to the beginning of spring and the first stirrings of life after the winter, the shooting of the first leaves. When used in a drum, it helps with the release of emotions and assists us in expression.
Ash Tree
Ash is the world tree. It spans both the outer world of the universe and the inner world of ourselves. Ash shows us that by knowing ourselves we will know the universe. Ash brings us into connection with all that is. It brings strength and endurance and can help unlock the door to inner wisdom and knowledge.
Rosewood Tree
Rosewood tree symbolises kindness and a good heart. It assists in harmonising both spiritual and mental bodies. Rosewood brings in the sweetness of life and encourages an open and vibrant heart. The red of rosewood sits at the core of the tree and as such rosewood assists us in getting to the heart of things.
Step 3: Select your Hide Type
Kangaroo
Kangaroo brings extraordinarily strong warrior energy for all genders. This warrior energy brings strength, leadership and decisiveness in someone’s life, and aids self-empowerment. Kangaroo teaches us that we have all the qualities we require to be empowered even if we are lacking in support and nourishment from others. Kangaroo teaches us to assess obstacles
instinctively instead of staring at them endlessly. He assists in helping us be content with our role in the world and our community/family, making the most of it. We cannot create if we are constantly battling against our place. Kangaroo also teaches us endurance and timing, if it is not the time to birth something into the world, perhaps it is best to wait until the right time. When all things are in alignment, then it is time to leap forward with full trust in yourself and the universe.
Deer
Deer is the totem of the heart chakra, it bring gentleness and the ability to move gracefully through life and obstacles. Deer has the ability to change directions quickly and the magical ability to regenerate. The Deer is known as the messenger, the Shaman that can cross the veil between worlds. The Stag represents the cycle between birth and rebirth, as he grows and drops and regrows his antlers. Stag is a way shower, a guide to the other world.
He shows us the way through the veil and guides us through the unseen world. The amount of points on his antlers suggest the size of the orb he can carry, his orb is his world. The orb can be seen as a portal into other lands. He is our connection to the mysteries. Stag is a solitary creature for most of the year, but with his antlers comes his need to share. He encourages natural progression, stability and patience. He is the way shower, protector and helper. He also challenges us to find the truth in what we seek.
Goat
The Goat serves as a stalwart companion, ensuring your balance on the challenging mountain ledges or calm wooded paths of life. With its sure-footed determination, it imbues you with inventiveness, assertiveness, and the power to regenerate lost spirits. A symbol of resilience, the Goat guides you through setbacks, encouraging renewal and growth. Known as great detectives, Goats' curiosity sparks exploration, unveiling hidden truths and undiscovered aspects of oneself. Embrace this curiosity, and you may uncover treasures of knowledge and self-discovery. In essence, the Goat becomes a multifaceted guide, providing balance, creativity, regeneration, and a curious spirit to navigate life's diverse landscapes.
Step 4: Choose your Weaving Colours
Choose from a range of colours for the weaving on the back of your drum.
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Receive 1 roll of Sinew for a 14" drum kit.
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Receive 2 rolls of Sinew for a 16" or 18" drum kit.
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You can blend to colours together in a 16 or 18 inch kit to create a mottled effect.
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Step 5: Choose your Beater Colour
Premium Drum Beater Included
As part of your kit, you will receive a double-sided beater. Each beater has one side of suede leather (choose your colour) and the other with kangaroo fur. This allows you to achieve 2 different sounds with your drum.
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Beaters come stitched, stuffed to perfection and glued. You can then decorate and finish your beater as you please.
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Please note if we do not have the suede colour you prefer, we will substitute it with a similar one.
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Colour options:
Deep Red
Dark Green
Tan
Blue
Light grey
Black