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