This ritual drum making kit contains everything you need to build your own hand-made frame drum. With a 54 cm oval frame and cowhide head, the finished instrument delivers a deep, full ceremonial sound – ideal for full-moon circles, nature rituals or personal meditation practice.
Specifications
- Shape and size: oval, approx. 54 × 31 cm
- Frame: rough-sawn, untreated wood
- Drum head: cowhide (horsehide available on request)
- Lacing: cowhide tensioning and grip cord
- Beater: leather head with wool filling (you find the wooden stick yourself in the forest)
- Origin: Germany
- Included: detailed building instructions
Sound and character
The 54 cm oval shape produces a deep, rounded fundamental with long sustain. Cowhide gives a thicker, more robust voice – with a clearly felt pulse and massive bass. Because the drum is hand-tensioned, every finished instrument has its own character; tighter lacing yields a brighter tone, looser lacing a warmer one.
How to use
- Ceremonial and ritual drum circles
- Full-moon drumming and community practice
- Shamanic-style journeys and meditation sessions
- Sound therapy and group music sessions
- Personal spiritual practice
Why this product
You are not receiving a finished instrument, but a building process. Crafting the drum with your own hands creates a personal bond with it – many practitioners consider this part of the ritual itself. The kit comes from the feeltone workshop with carefully selected materials, and the included guide walks you through each step of the build.
Care tips
- Read the instructions in full before starting and prepare a clean work surface.
- Look for the handle stick on a quiet walk in the forest – many treat this as part of the ritual.
- Apply tension to the hide gradually and evenly so the sound stays balanced.
- Store the finished drum in a dry, room-temperature place; humid air can soften the head.
- Before playing, warm the hide gently with your palms or a soft cloth.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades the team has been building monochords, sound beds, sound chairs and ceremonial drums for therapists, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainable woods and finished with natural treatments such as hard-wax oil.