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The darbuka is a goblet-shaped hand drum associated with Middle Eastern, North African and Mediterranean music. Its compact size, distinctive shape and combination of deep bass tones and sharp high-pitched sounds make it one of the world's most recognisable hand drums. In this guide, you'll learn where the darbuka comes from, how it is made, how it sounds, ho...

Coconut shells make excellent natural percussion instruments because they are lightweight, durable and naturally resonant. In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn a coconut into a simple shaker that produces a bright rhythmic sound.

Before getting started, you’ll need a coconut, dust mask, protective eyewear, drill, small saw, chisel, butter knife, sandpaper, scissors,...

Should you play a shamanic drum with your hands or a beater? Both methods create different tones, and the choice can affect how the drum feels and sounds. Some players prefer the smooth, natural response of the hands, while others choose a beater for precision and consistency.

This comparison uses the same shamanic drum with two strik...

Let's explore the world of hot chocolate to uncover the mystery behind hot cocoa so that we can indulge in the finest chocolate beverage. As chocolate connoisseurs we have tried many different recipes of hot chocolate and most of the leading brands and so we will be sharing our reviews to point you in the right direction of the best instant hot choco...

A gourd is the fruit of a flowering plant in the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes pumpkins, squash and cucumbers. Gourds vary enormously in size, shape and appearance, from small varieties suitable for shakers to giant gourds such as the Zucca melon. They grow rapidly from seeds in warm conditions and thrive in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Many varieties are ...