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The cord is now strung through the hole in the drumhead. A knot needs to be created in the cord to prevent it from pulling all of the way through the hole. Often, the knot will have to be tied around an object the pictured example uses a small wooden dowel to ensure that it is large enough to prevent being pulled through.

Apply rosin to the cord. Since the instrument produces vibrations by friction, the addition of rosin greatly eases the playing of the instrument. Simply use bow rosin from a stringed instrument; in the case that no rosin is available, beeswax or another similar material can be an adequate replacement.

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