The drums are made in the form of wooden casks. A large number of beech slats are glued together to form the drum body. The drumheads are made of calfskin, and the bindings are made of hemp.
I have not done exact replicas of existing instrument, but have used the techniques that were available and well known during the medieval/renaissance periods. My ambition is to create drums which compliment the other instruments in the renaissance ensemble in respect to both appearance and sound.

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These drums can be tightened and, if necessary, tuned. The tuning interval is about one forth.
The tambourines have bells instead of discs, which I find to give a softer sound. The skin is glued to the frame. 

A drumstick comes with each drum.