The Abedabun Drum My instrument is called, "The Abedabun Drum," which is an Indian name meaning "the sight of day." Both my mom and dad helped me make it. After deciding on an instrument, my mom and I went to WalMart to buy some supplies. I needed balloons, elastic bands, feathers, wooden dowels, and a round wooden knob. I used an empty oatmeal container for the drum. My dad helpe3d me cut the bottom of the drum out. I then had to cut the container smaller. I wanted my drum to be seven inches, so I measured seven inches and cut it down. I then chose the color of balloons that I wanted for the top and bottom of my drum. I had to cut the balloons at the seam with scissors so that they would fit over the top and bottom of the drum. My dad helped me stretch the balloon over each end. I then put a rubber band over the container to hold the balloon in place. I made a total of nine holes in the balloons at the side so that I could put the elastic through the holes to hold the balloon to the drum. I then put two jingle bells through the elastic to give the drum a jingle bell sound. My dad helped me tie the elastic in place. I decorated plain white paper with an Indian design, then taped it to the drum. I then took the wooden dowel, and placed the round knob on the end to create the drum stick. I can't believe that the drum actually sounds like a real tom-tom! When I beat the drum hard, it has a loud dynamic sound. To change the dynamic of the sound, I lightly tap on it for a quieter sound. In order to change the pitches, I can hit on the side of the drum. The timbre of my instrument is a hollow sound.