HUM DRUMS
These handcrafted drums are made of hardwoods selected for their
beauty
and sound-resonating textures. Cutting tongues of different
lengths
and widths in the top wood of the drum creates various musical
tones.
The small drums have a sharp clear tone while the larger drums are rich
and deep with a sound that is powerful enough to fill a big studio
without amplification.
This type of
instrument is not really a new concept in percussive
music. It was played over a thousand years ago by the Mayan
Indians in
Mexico.
These drums are
sold to dancers, dance teachers, musicians, schools,
group leaders and non-professionals. They are for anyone
interested in
producing some simple yet potentially sophisticated music.
HUM DRUMS
are durable and portable. Tops are made from Paduc, a
beautiful red hued wood used in making orchestral marimbas because of
bell like tonal qualities. Sides are made from intricately
grained
woods such as Blackwood, Myrtle, Silky Oak, Sycamore and Walnut.
SMALL
HUM DRUM
Approximate
size: 30x10x10 cm
Approximate
weight: 2 kilos
This
five tone drum can be easily played while held in one hand.
The sound is surprisingly strong.
Cost:
$125
MEDIUM
HUM DRUM
Approximate
size: 41x13x13 cm
Approximate
weight: 2.5 kilos
A
mellow sounding instrument with 10 tones.
Pitch variations provide
for interesting solo play
and wonderful duets, especially with flutes.
Cost:
$150
10 TONE LARGE HUM DRUM
Approximate
size: 64x19x19 cm
Approximate
weight: 6 kilos
This
large drum offers a powerful sound along with its tonal
variations.
The sound evokes images of an African jungle.
Cost:
$300
17 TONE LARGE HUM DRUM
Approximate
size: 71x25x20 cm
Approximate
weight: 6.5 kilos
Wide
pitch range and rich overtones make this a most versatile
instrument.
I sometimes call it my “water drum”.
Cost:
$350
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