Thunderbird Painted - 22" REMO Buffalo Drum

Deep tone. Expansive presence.

This 22" REMO Buffalo Drum offers a full, sustained voice—carrying a low, steady resonance that unfolds with ease.

Larger in size, it allows the tone to develop more gradually, creating a broad and immersive field of sound.

A Full and Grounded Voice

The drum produces a deep, low tone with a long and even sustain.

The sound carries with weight, while remaining smooth and cohesive. Lower frequencies are more pronounced at this size, allowing the tone to fill a space without becoming sharp or forceful.

It does not rush. The sound opens, then settles.

A Visual Field of Attention

The surface features a hand-painted Thunderbird, created by Dorothy Stone.

The image carries a strong, clear form—wings extended, movement held within stillness.

Over time, the visual field can begin to support the listening—attention resting with the image, then returning to the sound.

Form and tone meet.

Both held in balance.

Consistent and Adaptable

The synthetic head provides stability across environments.

The tone remains consistent in dry air, humidity, or outdoor conditions. There is no need to adjust or prepare the drum—allowing a more direct and continuous relationship with the instrument.

Use in Practice

This drum can be approached simply.

In practice, it may support:

• working with deeper, more sustained tones
  
• developing a slower, more spacious rhythm
  
• creating a broad and immersive sound field
  
• playing in varied environments without adjustment
  

The size allows the sound to carry more fully—while remaining responsive to different levels of touch.

Craft & Lineage

The drum is part of the REMO Buffalo line, known for its consistency and ease of use.

The painted surface reflects an ongoing relationship with craft and practice—each piece shaped through the hand of the maker.

Additional Details
Size: 22" diameter × 3.5" depth
Weight: approximately 4–5 lbs
Synthetic (weather-resistant) head
Rope handle on back
Made in the USA
Includes Sunreed soft beater