Even though this is sold as a kids snare drum for learning, so you don't expect professional quality and performance, once I tuned this drum up, it sounds great! The drum key was lying in the bottom of the box and there were no instructions, but once I got it together it's a very nice drum and sturdy stand. For those who are buying this as a toy or beginning learning device and aren't familiar, there are tension rods around the perimeter of the drum. You use the drum key on these to gradually adjust until you reach the ideal sound - tighten tension rods that are across from each other a half turn clockwise at a time, and do this in pairs around the drum, then repeat until the drum sounds perfect, testing with the drum sticks to hear the improvement each time until you reach the desired level. It comes with all the accessories including sticks, straps, case, and gloves. I experienced no sharp parts when handling it. Look at the photos to invert and insert the two base pieces together. The top part of the stand where the drum sits has a knob you unscrew to loosen and open wider the legs - put the drum there, then screw it back so it tightens snugly around the drum to hold it in place. This can be adjusted with wing nuts to tilt to any angle. And the height of the drum can also be adjusted on the main tripod. It's a really nice sturdy drum once you figure how to put it together properly.