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want to make a Water Drum & need help

From: lewlew3@msn.com
Date: 4/26/2003
Time: 7:24:23 PM
Remote Name: 67.219.145.233

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I would like to construct a water drum but I have never actually seen one in person (I live in the western united states), nor can I find a photo or diagram in the texts I have researched. I want to make a water drum from a cypress knee not a kettle. I just picked up a nice hollow cypress knee that might make an excellent drum but I do not understand how to get the drum head onto the base. I have read it is with a wooden band and that walnut shells attached to the drumhead go under the band to help keep it taught. I need some specific directions from someone who is familiar with this type of instrument, but I would be very grateful for any advice. Wanishi. Lewlew

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