Learn how to draw a great looking Drum with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.
By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Drum.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Drum
How to Draw a Great Looking Drum for Kids and Beginners - Step 1
1. Start with a large oval. Surround the oval with two parallel lines, then use two straight lines to connect them.
Easy Drum Drawing - Step 2
2. Add another curved line inside this shape. On the front, draw cylindrical shapes. Make sure these shapes overlap the front of the drum.
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Easy Drum Drawing - Step 3
3. Draw cylindrical shapes along the edges of the drum. Use curved lines to give the first three shapes more depth.
Easy Drum Drawing - Step 4
4. To make the bottom of the drum, draw two more curved lines that are parallel to the top of the drum. Connect the shapes with two straight lines.
Easy Drum Drawing - Step 5
5. On the bottom of the drum, add more cylinders as you did previously. Make sure these cylinders line up with the cylinders at the top.
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Easy Drum Drawing - Step 6
6. Connect the cylinders on the top and bottom with three long tubes.
Easy Drum Drawing - Step 7
7. Add two more tubes on each side, then draw Xs inside the first two sections.
Add More Details to Your Drum Picture - Step 8
8. Draw the rest of the Xs, then draw a stretched-out teardrop shape on top of the drum. Make sure this shape overlaps the drum.
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Complete the Outline of Your Drum Drawing - Step 9
9. Add another stretched-out teardrop shape, then draw ovals at the end like long spoons.
Color Your Drum Drawing
10. Outline the entire drawing in black, then erase the extra pencil lines.
When you're done, color the drumsticks light brown. Use darker brown for the shadows and lighter brown for the highlights.
Use different shades of grey for the parts around the cartoon drum, then color the X design with yellow and red.
Learn More About The Drum Drawing
The drum is one of the most famous instruments in the world. Ancient humans built the first drums thousands of years ago.
Today, people around the world use different types of drums to make music. Scientists have even seen certain types of animals like monkeys and rodents drumming against the ground to show dominance.
Cartoon drums are one of the easiest objects to draw, making them perfect for beginner artists. They're made of simple shapes like ovals, cylinders and lines.
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This guide recommends using yellow and red, but once you've made your cartoon drum, you can use just about any color for the design on the sides.
To start, use a pencil to draw the outline. Some of these shapes overlap, so you'll need to erase the extra lines.
Afterward, outline the drawing with a black pen, marker or colored pencil, then use your favorite coloring tools to complete your cartoon drum.
If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Saxophone drawing, Piano drawing, and Violin drawing.
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