The skins are cleaned and carefully scraped in the traditional manner and the rawhide lacing is hand cut and stretched. These drums often have different pitch and tone. Generally more humid environments than the Southwest can cause a lower pitch. You may tighten drum heads by warming them by the fire, sunlight, or heater. Drums are measured by diameter x height.
Diameter is calculated by the greatest shell width across the top.
Drums may vary in size. The wider the diameter of the drum, the deeper the pitch and resonance. Other types and sizes available. If you don't see what you're looking for, give us a call. Because they are lighter in weight than the taller Pueblo drums, they are recommended for dance, healing and trance work.