We hear it in the patter of rain. The repetition of footsteps. The beating of the human heart. We respond to rhythm when we sense it-and seek it out when it is not present for it is invariably pleasant. Little wonder that throughout the history of mankind, people from all over the world have prized drums-the instrument of rhythm .
Every drum is handmade from natural materials and renewable resources- over a year long process.
Drum frames are created from wood native to Northern New Mexico- cottonwood, aspen, or pine. Drum heads are made from cow, goat, sheep, deer, buffalo or elk hides that have been thoroughly cleaned and scraped to maintain the highest level sound, appearance and durability. Each completed drum has its own distinct voice. The type of wood, the depth and diameter of the frame, the thickness and tightness of the hide, the thickness of the walls, temperature and humidity-all affect the tone. The experts at Taos Drums match the best wood and hide for a particular need and climate.