Water Drums
A form of play in water.
The concept came about after looking at the simple beauty of water and how much we enjoy interacting with it. The project aims to take the experience of drumming to a whole new level. As the title suggests, water drums work like normal drums, but instead, are to be played in the water. They are a revolutionary addition to the world of musical instruments.
A form of play in water.
The concept came about after looking at the simple beauty of water and how much we enjoy interacting with it. The project aims to take the experience of drumming to a whole new level. As the title suggests, water drums work like normal drums, but instead, are to be played in the water. They are a revolutionary addition to the world of musical instruments.
Water drums come in a series of 6 different heights & sizes which can be collapsed into the biggest drum. These variations allow the drums to produce different sounds. Moreover, the inner hollowness allows the trapped air level to be adjusted in water. Thus, creating a larger spectrum of sounds.
the Process
Material
The drums are made from Fiber Polymer Composite which is flexible by nature. By further steam treatment, it easily forms into the required shape. The wood enhances the purity and honesty of the drums and at the same time, allows the drums to float.
Material
The drums are made from Fiber Polymer Composite which is flexible by nature. By further steam treatment, it easily forms into the required shape. The wood enhances the purity and honesty of the drums and at the same time, allows the drums to float.
Joint
The joint was chosen after numerous testings. The chosen joint is ideal as it effectively counters the shearing force from the tension in the bent wood. The diagonal cut increases the contact area and provides a stronger and longer lasting joint.
The joint was chosen after numerous testings. The chosen joint is ideal as it effectively counters the shearing force from the tension in the bent wood. The diagonal cut increases the contact area and provides a stronger and longer lasting joint.
Colour
The size of the coloured rims was tested and the most appropriate thickness was chosen to give the desired feel. The current thickness gives the drums a clean and elegant look that is suitable not only for children but adults as well. The process of choosing the colours was similar. The warm pastel colours were selected to cater to the young as well as the old.
The size of the coloured rims was tested and the most appropriate thickness was chosen to give the desired feel. The current thickness gives the drums a clean and elegant look that is suitable not only for children but adults as well. The process of choosing the colours was similar. The warm pastel colours were selected to cater to the young as well as the old.
the Context
Currently, the drums are targeted from 10 year old children to even adults. Not only are they intended to be an educational musical instrument for kids, the drums are by all means made to satisfy the needs of serious drummers. Primarily, they aim to create a communal play activity.
Currently, the drums are targeted from 10 year old children to even adults. Not only are they intended to be an educational musical instrument for kids, the drums are by all means made to satisfy the needs of serious drummers. Primarily, they aim to create a communal play activity.
