How to Make a Tongue Drum (or Log or Slit Drum)

[@christianbuzio9468]

May be ur best video till now... I get lost in sounds and lights and the story was a kind of different music perfectly according to the main theme....Again i can see how deep ur creativity can dig....and I was kidnapped by your expression meanwhile u play...U look totally different...like another Chris that reveals herself trough the sound....no words ....except... Talent. Respect......

[@GetHandsDirty]

That's amazing to hear, thank you for your sincere opinion, it is very much appreciated and there is still a lot in me to share with the world :)

[@pedroconceicao1269]

Olá, quero dar.te os parabéns pelos teus trabalhos em carpintaria. para uma rapariga tens mto talento... vejo que conseguiste um grande patrocínio de equipamento de uma marca norte americana, algo que nao se ve em Portugal, mto fixe!!! continua com o excelente trabalho! devias fazer algusn videos em portugues, sei que em Portugal é dificil haver marcas com a qualidade de equipamento como as norte americanas...um abraço

[@friscokid21]

@@GetHandsDirty i know quite some time has past since this post but I found your awesome video, as I just recently learned about these instruments and am currently in my researching phase of my own future project. I was wondering if I could pick your brain in the tone department.. like your choice of key, final layout of note locations on the actual playing surface, etc.. Regardless, your final product looks and sounds amazing! I love the simple, streamlined, art modern-esque design features with the round edges, the sleek pattern of the tongues, the singular wood inlay pinstripe, and how both natural colors of the wood are pleasantly complimentary to one another but lend a beautiful contrast against each other. And last but certainly not least, the sound you achieved at the end of the process is amazing and inspiring. Such a peaceful and relaxing timbre. Hopefully this reaches you, and you receive my message of appreciation for your efforts and your work. I hope my end product looks and sounds half as good yours when I move from planning, onto and finishing to the building process. Cheers from California

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

SO interesting to see the tuning process and loved hearing you play!! Hope you use that for background music i future videos :D (also it looks beautiful)

[@GetHandsDirty]

It was a bit difficult at first but it was worth sleeping 3 to 4 hours a night for a couple days :D Thanks guys!

[@paulpoulson574]

Cris is the only creator on youtube that I watch every ads until the end just so she can make some money out of it. youre worth my time. great video!

[@GetHandsDirty]

I appreciate that! Thank you!!!

[@mrs2then]

I am like anyone who uses the KZbin platform; I like to see videos of many topics and many people. It is a way to learn and know your human brothers in the world. But there are people who fill you with hope and teach you that if you want you can. For that reason and for a thousand reasons I want to thank you for everything you teach us. You are a great dreamer, a huge professional, but most importantly, you are an exemplary woman. I watch your videos with my wife (we both work in construction) and we show your videos to our 5 year old daughter. We want to teach her your values and your strength, and that women are like men, I dare to say they are stronger because that what I see also in my mother, my wife and my dear daughter. Thank you very much .. Peace, respect and love from Spain ♥

[@becomingjoana]

awesome comment

[@bonniebarber6114]

I am a drummer and woodworker, so this was especially special for me. Thank you!

[@JoeMakes]

Smooth tunes, fine woodworking, and popsicles...life doesn't get any better

[@GetHandsDirty]

That's right! ;) If I could only throw away all the stress behind it, hah!

[@dudep504]

This brings table drumming skills to a whole new level.

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

Thank you Rockler for sponsoring one of the best KZbin channels !!!

[@playmatte87]

People like you should have a tv 24h channel with unlimited money to make everything your mind decide.

[@GetHandsDirty]

Ahah thank you! That's a big compliment!

[@MakeSomething]

This sounds and looks amazing! Love it!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Thanks David! So awesome to have your feedback :D

[@fernandorendon8618]

amazing! i saw hundreds of videos of ppl making this things, you are the only one who doesn't purposedly hold back data. You are awesome, thanks!!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Yeah, I noticed that on some videos :)

[@craftedworkshop]

So cool, Cris! This has been on my list forever, love the way this turned out. That Wenge is gorgeous!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Yes, it's super fun to play and once you find to solve the little problems, it's so exciting to get it working properly! You should try it :)

[@jamesmichael20910]

Wonderful job - I would not have expected the quality from someone who hasn't been making tongue drums for a very long time. Thank you for using WENGE, which is one of my favorites because of the low sustain.

[@PhilVandelay]

Beautiful. The instrument, the sounds, the craftsmanship, the video, the overall vibe. Yours are probably the only maker videos I watch in full screen because you make them look (and sound) so perfect.

[@GetHandsDirty]

That's so awesome to hear, thank you so much!

[@amiranda5133]

I could listen to you play all day!!

[@xJAMESVICIOUSx]

I looked into making one of these last year but got intimidated half-way through because I couldn't find a lot of good tutorials on how to put it all together and tune it. Your video is the best I have seen, by far, on how to build one of these. Thanks!

[@PaskMakes]

Very cool Cris!. Sounded great and you're quite the player. The tuning brought back memories of making my marimbas :)

[@FassEddie]

Mesmerizing! Without the Mesmer! I agree with the previous commenter. This is likely your best film yet, and all of them are enjoyable. Bravo!

[@johncorey2347]

XLNT!! Most melodic Tongue Drum I've seen so far. Great work.

[@markbull2759]

Excellent work. Making things that fit together and serve a utilitarian purpose is one thing; making an instrument that with that same fit and finish and then fine tuning it to perfection is another. Nicely done!

[@Q269]

This was a superb learning tool for anyone wanting to make their own. I like that you don't shy away from working with the mistakes made. I would like to see a 2nd video, maybe with a guest, where you make a 2nd and see how the process goes this time.

[@HaggisFist]

You are incredible. Fantastic build. A testament to your patience and artistry.

[@davidroyer2258]

Cristiana, all your videos are very inspiring! They have encouraged me to bring my woodshop skills to a much higher level than they are now. I enjoy being in my shop, and love to learn what other wood workers can show me. Keep your videos coming!!!

[@serhattaskn7396]

Vay canına. Şuan harcadığın emeğe ve san büyük SAYGI DUYUYORUM. Video için teşekkürler.

[@klimaniac]

Completely Captivating on many levels. Bravo.

[@RijackiTorment]

The instrument is lovely and so is your playing of it. Well done!

[@AlOne-xg6dv]

Superb craftmanship. The sound is awesome and the object/instrument/scuplture is a piece of art.

[@thenuptse8827]

Is there no end to your artistic talents? I’m impressed! And my four month old boy loves the music.

[@thetomster7625]

nice one - still growing and now looking into instrument building. I'm impressed

[@thinkhatch]

Making a tongue drum has been on my list for some time as well. Sometimes it is better to dig in and get your hands dirty then waiting for the right time. You did an excellent job on the video, drum, and music!

[@rupfhuhn]

with your professional equipment and the way you work, you will never get your hands dirty ;-)

[@AcestarArtworks]

Could listen to the sound of that all day! X

[@sgsax]

Looks and sounds great. Interesting how pentatonic music in universal and found in many cultures. Thanks for sharing!

[@CraigH999]

You are a master at your many crafts - so enjoyable to watch you work and create!

[@Knokuri]

You are so creative and talent for woodworking even music.

[@Bilbobobpie]

I know this is super late, but I’ve never heard of your channel before, but it’s insane to me that this isn’t even in your top 20 most popular videos! Makes me wonder what your other videos are like because this was awesome! Very inspiring.

[@SMAAAASHTV]

Nice job. Love that you demonstrated the drum with good sound quality and different styles and playing techniques.

[@ronniewilliford3449]

A lovely build. Such a primitive "wooden" sound. It touches my brain somewhere that's really familiar.

[@mvermeiren]

Woahw, this is really great work Cristiana, thumbs up. It's so satisfying to witness the birth of an instrument.

[@normanbott]

What a beautiful build, as always. The contrast between the birch and wenge is perfect. I love the marimba-like sound !

[@SeanHodgins]

I love the sound of this so much. I was hoping it would be as simple as having a nice CNC router template the get the tones perfect but I guess each piece of wood is going to have variances in density and grain that will affect everything. What a beautiful instrument!

[@Stephen1455]

Beautiful, you are quite the Artisan!

[@ManCrafting]

I guided my daughter as she built one of these. I'm thinking the top was too thick. It was a total fail. I'm going to have to see what you did differently and see if maybe we can somehow salvage the project. Yours sounds amazing.

[@ManCrafting]

Now that I'm watching, it may have been the wood I used for the top. I may need to pick up some Paduk or Wenge. The extra mass may help as well. Yours not only sounds great, it's absolutely beautiful. Great Job Chris!

[@GetHandsDirty]

Maybe yes, KRT Wood talks about that on his video. I inserted a card to his video at some point here but his conclusion was that 1/2" is a good starting point rather than 3/4" or thicker. But it may depend on other factors...because if you search for drums from WoodPack or Hardwood Music Company, but all seem to be about 3/4" when paying attention to the videos/photos. So it's kind of a mystery somehow! But go ahead and read the PDF I wrote, you have free access on my patreon post an maybe my conclusions might help.

[@ManCrafting]

Get Hands Dirty thanks. I’ll definitely check it out.

[@ikindawannalearn9513]

I had some success with 3/4". The trick is to make the tongue long enough or make sure the end is much thicker than the base. I did a few videos about tongue drums and have some blog write ups. Check them out if you are still stuck! Good luck it is a fun project!

[@jamesshepherd6260]

It is truly amazing how talented you are. Music and wood working both extraordinary.

[@tdayuk]

Super cool build & thank you for all the time you spent building and sharing this video !!!!!

[@clintonhowes6651]

wow you have a lot of patience! Well done for finishing it, and learning to play so well 😎

[@Punkyrooster6]

Great video, multidimensional creativity. Like a Diego Velasquez painting.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

I had never heard of such an instrument before. It really has a beautiful soothing tone!. Thanks for introducing it to me.

[@MrAxyzman1]

I appreciate your skill and craftsmanship! Very nicely done.

[@Klausemann66]

Great build, cool idea! The wenge wood looks amazing. The sound is also great!

[@kirkpedicord5758]

Thank you for making template available. Great YT channel. Love the variety

[@skewedmaker]

Looks great and sounds even better! Thank you for showing the tuning process, I count that as the new thing I learned today.

[@brainfornothing]

Good work ! You looks very proud of your work and confident with your musical skills. Thanks for sharing !

[@lobogato100]

That workshop is freaking awesome 😮 I am so jealous.

[@MrAjfish]

Outstanding attention to detail.

[@WildRoseBuilds]

such a warm sound! awesome instrument, awesome video!

[@U.R.coolkid]

I was randomly recommended a video about these things, i thought they were amazing so i looked them up for more info. I want to learn how to play one myself

[@cesarflores2744]

This is a great video. I do not know squad about music but love carpentry, and needless to say you have given me great tips and will try to make this beautiful project. Thanks so much.

[@MonkeyDeRuffy777]

Beautiful piece of work, or should I say: Beautiful piece of art!

[@oojagapivy]

Loved this video. The music recorded on the drum was hypnotic and so suitable. Was good to watch you creating and recording the music as well. Really loved the tips on tuning - often wondered how this was done and finessed. Damo

[@josensantiago9813]

Great drumming and beautiful woodwork

[@c8lynwilson]

This is by far my most favourite video, and that is saying a lot because the quality of your content and your projects is always outstanding. It shows off your incredible talents! Beautiful work and play. I love tongue drums.

[@CatLighting]

Girl, this is great, I would give a few thumbs up if I could! One of the more atmospheric of your videos.

[@demetriusbaloyi2605]

Girl you are awesome, I just love your projects and video composition is top notch. Keep up the good work. Regards from South Africa.

[@Metal-wood]

Supercool project!!! Im impressed with the way you fine-tuned it!!!! 🔝👌🏼

[@guillemultitask]

It's amazing all what you do!!!! Congrats from Colombia

[@hassanhijazi69]

it is amazing following you along to see you evolve and make more beautiful things and invent new things... making a musical instrument is a real step up!!! respect.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

this video is so badass. not just because of the intro or the tropical shirt, but also because you stare at the machine working with an ice cream. COME ON. THIS IS AWESOME

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

also can we remake your theme song with this? :D

[@creativekoi7932]

Kris this was awesome. As someone who’s been thinking about what sort of things I’d like to make for other creatives, instruments have been on my mind. I really appreciate you talking about the challenges on this one, makes me a little less intimidated. Finished product looks gorgeous and sounds awesome. Probably one of my favourites from you. Cheers.

[@Ollaris]

So much awesomeness in one video!!!!! My favorite video thus far from you Cris! The music, the overlays, not forget about the drum, everything perfect. I wonder how many people notice the "Family Frost" ice cream truck sound!

[@becomingjoana]

I wonder if Family Frost ice cream truck is an european thing only?

[@GetHandsDirty]

Ahaha So glad you noticed that little ice cream moment! Thank you so much Sebastian, so awesome to hear that :)

[@katarinamartinovic1198]

I noticed. I since it is my ringtone i was like who is calling me now and why isn't it popping up on my screen hahahah

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

A lot of makers will make an instrument and not be able to play it. You made it and play it like a pro.

[@zachwolfrom4522]

Your videos are the best day of my week

[@stephenmiller8556]

You are very good! Keep it up, your shop is to be highly desired.

[@danielacastro5341]

Your skill level is awesome, keep innovating, hugs from Argentina

[@kurtfattig9370]

AWESOME! What a fun project. That drum has a great sound.

[@ekanshagrawal9400]

Your sense of aesthetics is literally spot on this is absolutely amazing!

[@Makebuildmodify]

What a beautiful project. It sounds so good!

[@MemoBar100]

Congrats!!! You are very talented... keep doing these pieces of art.

[@MRrwmac]

Very nice craftsmanship and the sound is great! Congrats.

[@romaniguitar]

You never cease to amaze us, now you with your music skills. It's clear that you have the knack for it! Thanks for the inspiration =)

[@VitorMadeira]

Thank you! This one goes to my list of all time favourite videos hereon KZbin. This was just a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Obrigado.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Good stuff! I built a small one about 15 years ago as a gift for a young girl.

[@BudhagRizzo]

Wow! That turned out beautiful!

[@Kaijufruit]

This is the closest model I’ve seen to the tongue drums Charles Bremer from the Catskill Rhythm Ensemble in upstate New York used to make. He would bold legs on the sides of the larger tongue drums for freestanding tone! He also made a lot of environment activated sound sculptures in nature. Sadly there are no photos or videos of his tongue drums. He really was a master of the craft. Great job on this one! 🙏🏽✨

[@mikededmon]

Everything about this was excellent!

[@larshurlen3955]

Love this! Ive gotten my hands dirty with a few of these drums, and have found it surprisingly difficult to get a nice, clear and resonating tone all around, but sounds like you did it on your first try. Respect. And thanks for the useful bow clamp tip!

[@andyboybennett]

Really nice job. The woodworking is great, and the drumming is as well. Thanks!

[@patrik5123]

I'm in love with your workbench.

[@martinm3474]

I always get to Rockler when I go up to the Twin Cities. You do nice work.

[@MakingAndFixing]

Wow you are so talented. I love the music you were playing, so peaceful. Nice job building the drum.

[@ruimoreira1863]

5* project Cris and great video. And that part of the Family Frost song was delicious hahaha Keep going with the great work.

[@theavenger3363]

Beautiful work and fantastic playing 😌

[@larelles1]

Such a clever build, great work yet again Cris!

[@reidmanson5056]

WoW how wonderful on so many levels

[@claytondavis9325]

Awesome video! I played a bit of percussion back in the day and never knew how much work went into it.

[@philgibbs8575]

Beautiful job and sounds wonderful

[@Jandavis57]

Beautiful work, beautiful tone! One of your best vids!!!

[@nicomicka5923]

Hello, I see your chanel since the “Maker Central Meeting”. I had discovered you via LJVS Channel. I’m impressived; I like your videos, the projects and the explications too. Thanks a lot for your sharing, I’m watching all yours videos and they give me more and more ideas et how realize them. This realization is amazing; making a music instrument is a grade upper (know make a good musicallity - "savoir l'accorder" in french, I don't know the right words in english-...)… and the bonus, you know play it, whaou! Sorry for my english...

[@CrafterMaker]

This is great! Building musical instruments is so overwhelming for me to even grasp. Props to you for taking this on.

[@stephenmiller8556]

Love the clamping arch