so I started the wenzi box, also known as a tongue drum or slit drum......they can be made any way you like really 1 box 2 or 3 all depends on style you want. this time I went for a larger box that will make a nice center piece......the larger box incorporates a base as well from the sides..... on either side of the keys. This box has 9 different keys as you can see ..... you can make these boxes with any kind of wood but the denser the better hardwood of some kind.....for best tones padauk ( af