a brand new small drum - A small drum that's been painted black white lightning bolts on the sides and a bloody red pentagram inscribed in a circle on the skin. When struck, it resonates with a deep and sinister timbre.
a brand new triangle - A thick chrome triangle held by a thin piece of dark red string. A high voltage copper wire dangles from one corner and is attached to a portable radio amplifier. Waving around the triangle produces a spooky
theremin like effect. When struck, the beast emits a ear-piercing screech followed by a eerie hum.
a brand new jembe drum - A small drum shaped like an upside down bell. The bowl has been carved to look like a grinning skull with the top sliced off, and the skin on top has been painted with a gross cross-section of a brain. Small sparks of flame sit in the eye sockets. When played, it gives off a deep, ominous boom.
a brand new bone rattle - This rattle is a large femur with an animal skull mounted on top. Smaller skulls impaled by vicious spikes hang from strings underneath, and they clatter evilly when the rattle is shaken.
wooden chopsticks - A oversized pair of chopsticks which have been fashioned into an ornate pair of drumsticks. They have been painted black and end in tiny skulls. Each stick has a word carved into the the sides of the handles: "TOTALLY" and "METAL".
Using the word "theremin" in a description thrills the English teacher in me to the bone. I love when I learn new vocab from a fellow player. Beautiful!