Technically, they are bronze kettle-drums, specifically membranophones, instruments that produce their sounds by being hit on their vibrating skins, or membranes. Despite their widespread use and ...

Boil water in a kettle and use some tubing to siphon water into the box ... glue them in so that they form a cross in the back (this is a crossbeam so that the drum is easily held. Get a goatskin ...

The drums were played, marking each step with their sounds, believed to connect the world of the gods with the world of humans. This research aims to increase our knowledge on the "Moko" drums and ...