Making Drums

Irish drums, Latin drums, Middle Eastern and Indian drums: whether they're framed, staved, carved or clay, the basics for making each one of them is here, provided by a master of the style. Photos colourfully display the culturally diverse drums and construction techniques in an easy-to-follow fashion, from choosing and attaching a drumhead to learning lacing logistics and knot-tying to working with hoops and adjustable hardware.