Frame Drum Vs. Hoop Drum: What's the Difference?

In this video, I discuss the difference between a hoop drum and a tar (commonly known as a frame drum). Many people learning finger techniques on the tar become frustrated when their hoop drum does not produce the same sound. I point out the design differences in the two types of drums, and reveal a hybrid solution that some drummers find satisfying.

The hoop drum in this video is one of my most sacred possessions. I made it from a kit I purchased from drum maker Steve Kauder. It is made from buffalo hide. You can find similar drum-making kits at www.beardrum.com

See affiliate links below for tars and hoop drums:

Remo tar: https://amzn.to/3Lk41LR
Remo buffalo hoop drum: https://amzn.to/3QPFVtw


The beautiful tar with the black drum head and vine overlay on the wood can be purchased through Cooperman Frame Drum Company. It is a handmade drum and can take four weeks or longer to make and ship. See the link below.

https://www.coopermanframedrums.com/p...

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