Honduran Rosewood and Yucatan Ziricote Chorded 12-key Art Deco drum

Tuned in an open harmonic sequence in C Major, this drum is arranged in a 4 chord sequence made up of the 3 or 4 notes nearest each corner of the drum. The chord sequence is C Major, F Major, G Major and A minor or (1 4 5 6). This is the dominant chord sequence in songs of the last 50 or 60 years. Thus even the most novice player can sound great and play songs as well as just enjoy playing freeform creating spontaneous delightful melody! Having spent time in Miami, on Collins Avenue, I fell in love with Art Deco architecture in the mid 1980’s. I have used the form in various ways over the years to re-visit that experience. This is one of those. Fifty year old Honduras Rosewood acquired from good friend Cliff Lounsbury. Ziricote sides from the Yucatan. Handcrafted in Flagstaff, Arizona using carefully selected exotic hardwoods. Face wood: Honduran Rosewood / Side wood: Ziricote. Comes with mallets.