[Elspode]

I would recommend stretching the existing one flat and measuring it, and then try to match it as closely as possible in size. I mean, it apparently worked once, right?

When tying the diamonds, it is good to have a pencil or stout stick to pull the rope first, through tightly, then *down* tightly. It is the downward pull that you make that actually puts the tension on the drumhead.

Obviously, you've already improved it, as that size drum should theoretically have three tones. (1) bass note produced by open handed center hit, (2) mid tone halfway from the center produced by using your whole fingers and upper part of the palm, and (3) a "rim shot", high tone produced by striking the head at the very edge with the end two joints of the fingers only.

I'm excited for you, Rich. Nothing better than a drum for trancing and practicing not being quite so Caucasian. Hell, if it weren't for drumming, I'd still be eating Velveeta and white bread sandwiches with mayo...