Add 6" of water and dish out some deep bass sounds. Collected by a unique fair trade company that helps engender a sustainable local economy in communities around the world. To play the drum, place the large gourd on the flat base. Fill the gourd with about 6" of water. Place the inner gourd face-down in the water (do not float it like a boat). Use the mallets on the inner gourd to create reverberating, amplified sound.