00:00Some traditional Chinese drums can last for decades using real cow skin.
00:04First, the cow hide is cut and cleaned, removing any remaining fat,
00:09then coated with lime and left for several hours to loosen the hair.
00:12Once ready, the hair is carefully scraped away, and the hide is left to dry naturally.
00:18Meanwhile, seasoned mahogany, dried for years, is cut and shaped,
00:22then assembled into a circular frame to form the drum body,
00:25with each joint reinforced using traditional hide glue.
00:28The edges are smoothed before the prepared.
00:31Cow hide is perforated and stretched tightly across the frame using ropes and wooden supports.
00:37As it dries, the skin naturally tightens and hardens, forming a powerful resonant surface.
00:42The craftsman then secures the edges with nails and trims away the excess,
00:47repeating the same process on the other side to ensure balance in sound.
00:50Finally, the drum is polished and coated with varnish for strength and durability,
00:55making it ready to be played.
00:56So tell me.
00:57Does this sound feel powerful to you, or is it just too intense?
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