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Peter Lyon
12-05-2005, 6:11 PM
Hopefully someone out there with a lot more knowledge about musical instruments can help me with this one.

I've been tasked with building a kids(?) musical percussion-type instrument that's basically a tissue sized wooden box with strategic holes or slots cut into the top so that when struck with some type of drum stick, it makes a melodic sound.

Does anyone know what the proper name is for this type of thing? Or better yet, have either some pictures that they're willing to share or possibly know where I could find a plan?

Thanks!
Scott Donley
12-05-2005, 6:28 PM
Hi, something like this (http://www.acousticopia.com/tongue_drums.htm) ? Or this (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=21111&highlight=tongue+drums) ?
Matt Crew
12-05-2005, 6:33 PM
I'm not sure if this is what your talking about but I found this web site that shows this instrument. It's a wind instrument, so I'm not sure if it's what your looking for.


http://www.hindocarina.com/ocarinas/hind0445_family_index.jpg (http://www.hindocarina.com/ocarinas.htm)



The web site is :http://www.hindocarina.com/

Hope it helps.
Bruce Page
12-05-2005, 6:34 PM
Ken Salisbury was making these awhile back. You can find more info here:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=21111
Steve Rowe
12-05-2005, 7:00 PM
Peter - I am a musical moron :eek: but, do happen to know one of the associate professors of music at Arkansas Tech University who is a very talented percussionist. According to him, the instrument you describe is a log drum.
Steve
Peter Lyon
12-05-2005, 7:43 PM
Looks like the collective wisdom of the Creek has come through once again! Thanks for all of the responses -- it looks like with the assistance you've provided I'll be able to come through with something presentable.
Scott Donley
12-05-2005, 7:53 PM
Looks like the collective wisdom of the Creek has come through once again! Thanks for all of the responses -- it looks like with the assistance you've provided I'll be able to come through with something presentable.Glad we were some help, I knew anybody that lives in Puyallup could use it! :)
Bruce Shiverdecker
12-05-2005, 8:01 PM
Look at Ken Salsburys' post "Three Tongue Drum. I believe you will like them, too.

Bruce

OOPS......................Guess I'm late with this.