The drum, essential for any bard, consists of a hollow wooden shell and taut animal skin. Struck with sticks or hands, it produces rhythmic beats. Portable and versatile, it sets the pace for dances, battles, and ceremonies, making it a vital instrument in both tavern revelries and battlefield signals.
You see the drum, its round wooden frame encased in taut, weathered hide. The surface, worn from use, sits tightly stretched, with cords securing it to the frame. Drumsticks lie nearby, ready to strike its resonant surface.