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Making Drums

Making Drums
By Dennis Waring

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Product Description

Irish drums, Latin drums, drums from the Middle East and India: whether they’re framed, staved, carved, or clay, the basics for making every one of them is here, provided by a master of the style. Photos colorfully display the culturally diverse drums and construction techniques in an easy-to-follow fashion, from choosing and attaching a drumhead to learning lacing logistics and knot-tying to working with hoops and adjustable hardware.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #286422 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-08-28
  • Released on: 2006-08-31
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 96 pages

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About the Author
Denis Waring is an ethnomusicologist, educator, performer, and instrument maker. He teaches education and world music courses, and performs in schools, universities, and other community-based institutions. He is the author of Great Folk Instruments to Make and Play (1895569435), Cool Cardboard Instruments to Make and Play (1895569621), and Make Your Own Electric Guitar and Bass (1895569702).

Customer Reviews

Good starting point5
This book is very clear and easy to follow. Pictures included are better than most books I could find. I have used methods in here to make several drums and have not been disappointed.

making drums2
This book is o.k.
It would be much better if resources were sited and where to get them.
Instead of a "complete guide" this is more an overveiw

Took to long and charged to much postage!5
Making Drums was the book I wanted a long with Gourd Art. The Books are perfect for my arts and crafts business [...]