what can not be said of most toys, applies to this drum: robust and stable, not kaputtzukriegen! Unfortunately, something difficult for children's hands, so the drum is rather boring faster than a lighter model made of plastic that you can carry around. However, in this instrument all natural, according to company description wood from sustainable forestry and also does not lose the sound. The sound could be described as a jungle drum - similar, there are three different tones. Prepares all in all a good product, will bring lasting joy