Cultivate Your Inner Rhythm
Artisan Drums & Stone Inlay Mallets
Welcome
Welcome to Hado Harmonics, where the rhythm of nature meets the art of craftsmanship. Specializing in rawhide drums and stone inlay mallets, Hado Harmonics creates one-of-a-kind instruments for those with a discerning taste. Each piece integrates beauty and function, and is intentionally designed with care using high-quality, responsibly sourced materials. Products are made in ceremony, infused with gratitude and blessings for all life. A blend of traditional technique with innovative mallet design results in drums with rich, layered sounds that can help attune your body’s energetic systems.
Founded by Elizabeth, a drummer and sound healing practitioner with over 25 years of percussion experience, Hado Harmonics is on a mission to empower deeper listening and greater embodiment. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese concept hado, the vibrational energy found in all things, and the musical principle of harmonics, these offerings pay homage to the energy that connects us all as well as the uniqueness of each life. May we cultivate inner rhythm and live in greater harmony.
Integrity & Quality
Materials are ethically sourced from responsible farmers, hunters, and miners. All rawhides are unbleached. Wood frames are cured with tung oil and resin for natural stain & protective coating. No toxic stains are used. From frame to head to lace to mallet, each component is carefully crafted by hand. Made with respect and gratitude for the lives that make up the spirit of the drum.
Beauty & Function
Drums are ancient instruments, but that doesn’t mean they have to look primitive. These mallets with stone inlay are the first of their kind, designed with powerful gemstones & minerals spiraling up the handle. This innovative design uses the golden ratio and helps to enhance the connection between drummer and drum. A pure wool covering invites a soft attack with layers of resonance.
Range of Tones
This native style of drum is considered fixed head - there is no built in tuning mechanism. But rawhide responds to humidity much like our own skin, so each drum ranges in tone. The sound deepens with moisture and gets higher with dryness. Check out my comparison video of elk vs. goat vs. horse rawhide drums to hear the differences in timbre and pitch.