How to craft drums from animal hides and hollow logs
  • 1. What is the primary function of the animal hide in a drum?
A) Decoration
B) Structural support
C) Waterproofing
D) Vibration and sound production
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally NOT suitable for drum making?
A) Softwoods like pine
B) Hardwoods like oak
C) Fruitwoods like cherry
D) Tropical woods like mahogany
  • 3. What is 'seasoning' wood?
A) Adding flavor to the wood
B) Soaking the wood in water
C) Applying a finish
D) Drying wood to reduce moisture
  • 4. Which tool is essential for hollowing out a log for a drum?
A) Pencil
B) Hammer
C) Adze
D) Screwdriver
  • 5. What is the purpose of thinning the hide before mounting?
A) To achieve a more resonant tone
B) To make it easier to stretch
C) To improve its appearance
D) To make it more durable
  • 6. What is rawhide?
A) Artificial leather
B) Processed hide used for glue
C) Untanned animal hide
D) Tanned leather
  • 7. What is the 'wet-stretching' method?
A) Using weights to stretch the hide
B) Stretching the hide while it's wet
C) Stretching the hide after it dries
D) Applying heat to stretch the hide
  • 8. What is lacing used for?
A) Securing the hide to the drum body
B) Decorating the drum
C) Reinforcing the drum body
D) Waterproofing the drum
  • 9. Which material is commonly used for lacing?
A) Leather strips
B) Metal wire
C) Plastic rope
D) Cotton string
  • 10. What does 'tuning' a drum refer to?
A) Applying a sealant
B) Adjusting the tension of the hide
C) Polishing the drum's surface
D) Adding decorative elements
  • 11. How does tension affect the pitch of a drum?
A) Higher tension, higher pitch
B) Tension affects only the volume
C) Tension doesn't affect pitch
D) Higher tension, lower pitch
  • 12. What is a 'flesh hoop'?
A) A hoop made of animal flesh.
B) A hoop used to secure the hide on frame drums.
C) A decorative ring on the drum.
D) A tool for scraping the hide.
  • 13. Why is it important to remove the hair from the hide?
A) To make the hide easier to stretch
B) To prevent rot and improve sound
C) To prevent the hide from shrinking
D) For aesthetic reasons only
  • 14. What is a common method for removing hair from a hide?
A) Applying acid
B) Soaking in lime water
C) Burning it off
D) Using sandpaper
  • 15. What does 'hide thickness' influence?
A) The drum's tone and durability
B) The drum's ease of play
C) The drum's weight only
D) The drum's appearance only
  • 16. What is a 'counter hoop' used for?
A) To decorate the drum's base.
B) To apply even pressure across the hide.
C) To amplify the drum's sound.
D) To protect the drum from damage.
  • 17. Which knot is commonly used in drum lacing for its adjustability?
A) Granny knot
B) Taut-line hitch
C) Overhand knot
D) Square knot
  • 18. What type of finish is best for a drum shell?
A) Oil-based finish
B) Acrylic paint
C) Water-based paint
D) Any glossy finish
  • 19. What is the purpose of beeswax in drum making?
A) Adding color to the hide
B) Softening the hide
C) Making the drum louder
D) Sealing and protecting the wood
  • 20. Which animal hide is known for its durability?
A) Cow hide
B) Goat hide
C) Rabbit hide
D) Deer hide
  • 21. What is a 'beater' or 'mallet' used for?
A) Tuning the drum
B) Striking the drum
C) Polishing the drum
D) Decorating the drum
  • 22. What is the effect of a thicker drum shell?
A) Weaker tone
B) No effect on tone
C) Higher, brighter tone
D) Deeper, more resonant tone
  • 23. What is the purpose of adding small objects inside the drum shell?
A) To increase the drum's volume
B) To create a rattling sound
C) To add weight to the drum
D) To dampen the drum's sound
  • 24. Which of these is NOT a consideration when selecting a log for a drum?
A) The diameter of the log
B) The color of the bark
C) The straightness of the grain
D) The absence of knots
  • 25. What is the purpose of 'soaking' the hide?
A) To make it waterproof
B) To add color to it
C) To make it stiffer
D) To soften and hydrate it
  • 26. What does 'hide glue' do?
A) Poisons the drum
B) Adheres different parts of the drum together.
C) Polishes the drum.
D) Lubricates parts of the drum.
  • 27. Which of the following increases the life of your hide?
A) Keeping it dry when not in use.
B) Applying bleach.
C) Soaking it often.
D) Leaving it out in the sun.
  • 28. What is parchment?
A) A type of glue.
B) A type of drum.
C) A type of wood.
D) A thin, treated animal skin.
  • 29. What is hide thickness measured in?
A) Grams.
B) Ounces or millimeters.
C) Inches.
D) Pounds.
  • 30. What should you consider when selecting the location of the opening for the drum?
A) The availability of tools.
B) The ease of carving.
C) The color of the wood at that location.
D) The desired sound projection.
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