How to Draw a Drummer Boy (Easy Step by Step)
A drummer boy is a happy marching character built from simple shapes: a round head, a tall hat with a feather, and a wide oval for the drum. The crossed straps and wavy drum edge make it look busy, but each part is just a few lines.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a drummer boy step by step
How to Draw a Drummer Boy · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The round head
Draw a big curve like a bowl for the head, a little wider than tall. Leave the top open where the hat band will sit.
Step 3: The hat band
Across the top of the head, draw a long rounded rectangle for the hat band. Then draw a straight line inside it to make a stripe.
Step 4: Hat top and feather
Start at the left end of the band and draw a line straight up, then across the top of the hat. End with a small leaf-shaped feather on the right.
Step 5: Face, badge and hands
Finish the right side of the hat and add a small circle badge on the front. Draw two short curved lines for hair at the sides, two dots for eyes, a little smile, and a small circle on each side for the hands.
Step 6: Body and straps
Under the head, draw a body shaped like a tall box with a V at the chest for the straps. Let the sides run down and turn out a little at the bottom.
Step 7: The drum
At the bottom of the body, draw a wide flat oval for the top of the drum. Underneath it, draw a wavy band across the front.
Step 8: Drumsticks
Draw a short slanted line going up from each hand, ending in a small circle at the tip.
Step 9: Little shoes
At the bottom, draw two flat ovals side by side for the shoes. Add a short line joining them at the top.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your drummer boy? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a shepherd or how to draw a kid with a snowman next.
Tips for drawing a drummer boy
- Draw the head curve first, then fit the hat band across the top so the two lines meet neatly on both sides.
- The wavy band on the drum is the trickiest part. Make a light wavy line first, then go over it with bumps that are all about the same size.
- Keep the drumsticks short and slanted, with a small circle at each tip, so they look like they are mid-beat.
Free drummer boy coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this drummer boy coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your drummer boy drawing
Try a bright red hat and drum with a blue band, and give the feather a sunny yellow. For a creative twist, color the wavy drum band in rainbow stripes.
Drummer boy fun fact for kids
Drummers have marched at the front of parades and armies for hundreds of years. The loud, steady beat helped everyone walk in time together.
Questions about drawing a drummer boy
What shapes do I need to draw a drummer boy?
You need a big curved shape for the head, a rounded rectangle for the hat band, a tall box for the hat, ovals for the drum top and shoes, and small circles for the hands and drumstick tips.
How do I make the drummer boy look cuter?
Keep the eyes as small dots and add a little smile. A big round head on a small body also looks extra cute.
How do I draw the straps?
Draw one line from each shoulder down toward the middle of the chest so the two lines meet in a V. Stop just above the drum.
