How The Drums are Made

Since there are a variety of drums, throughout the African descent and culture, there is a variety to how they are made as well.

For the most part, back in the day, drums were made out of Mahogany, Lingue, Douke, or Melina wood, with now a days, adding, oak and maple into the equation.
After getting the wood, making into the shape of the drum is the next step. This can be done with a sharp instrument, as it was before, or with machines, and knives as it is mostly done now.
After this, covering the top with either, leather, a piece of animal skin, or a covering, is the final step in making the drum.

Here is an example: