Specifications
- Material: horsehide; optionally wild boar hide and deer hide
- Size: for 30 cm diameter frame, length 4 – 4.5 m
- Origin: Germany
- Use: for building a 30 cm diameter traditional Feeltone ritual drum
Sound and character
This lacing cord, sized for the 30 cm frame, does not sound on its own, yet it is a decisive element that allows the finished drum to deliver a deep, full voice. An even hand-laced binding produces a clear, focused fundamental that can be sustained for a long time within a session.
How to use
This length has been cut specifically for the 30 cm Feeltone ritual drum frame. You receive 4 – 4.5 m of cord, which is exactly enough for a secure, traditional lacing pattern. Wild boar and deer hides are less commonly available, so it is worth asking in advance by phone or email.
Why this product
The 30 cm size is the category of smaller ritual drums with a serious voice. It is a good choice if you are a travelling therapist or work in smaller rooms. With the cord cut to size you no longer have to worry about measuring — you can focus on the rhythm of lacing and the meditative quality of the work.
Care tips
- Match the cord type with the drum head — this gives a more stable tone and a longer-lasting drum
- Avoid over-tightening during work so that the hide does not tear
- Always keep out of reach of children due to the risk of strangulation
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop based in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades they have built monochords, sound beds, sound chairs and ritual drums for therapists, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainably sourced woods and finished with natural treatments such as hard wax oil.