With the beat of the Native American hand drum, there is dancing. The steady and calming inviting beat of the drum is one of the main foundations for Native American music. Throughout time, this has not changed. Native American music has a great bond with the hand drum. These drums hold a very important place in the existence and unique nature of native music.

Various tribes perform different variations, but there is a common sound in the music produced. Native American hand drum frames are made of a hollowed out log or wooden slats. Rawhide animal skin such as goat, elk and buffalo are stretched across the surface and secured using sinew thongs.