African Drums

The second biggest factor affecting the sound produced by a drum is the tension at which African Drums the drumhead is held against the shuck of the drum. When the hoop is placed around the drumhead and plastron and tightened down with bolts, the tension of the head can be adjusted. When the tension is increased, the amplitude of the intact is reduced and the frequency is increased, executive the pitch higher and the volume lower.

• Drums are occasionally played by the hands, or by special or two sticks

• In many traditional cultures drums have a symbolic function and are often used in religious ceremonies
• Drums are often fond in jazz therapy, especially hand drums, because of their tactile nature and easy use by a baggy variety of people.