Additional small coils of string or metal are tied around each pair of ropes near the left head.

Castor oil is often applied to the left head in order to facilitate the drummer's ability to produce the "moaning sound" described above.

Musicians learn through years of unconscious absorption, conscious listening, imitation, and practice.

When played in religious ceremonies and processions, the performance of specific beats on the urumi may induce spirit possessions or Trance.

The urumi may also be heard on commercial recordings of film soundtracks and popular folk music.