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Steel Tongue Drum 6 Inches 8 Tones Carbon Steel Handpan with Numbered Tongues Tool for Meditation Yoga and Relaxation

Steel Tongue Drum 6 Inches 8 Tones Carbon Steel Handpan with Numbered Tongues Tool for Meditation Yoga and Relaxation

Compact steel drum with eight tuned tongues and numbered tones. Easy to play with hands or mallets for beginners, children, and for meditation, yoga, and music therapy. Full description
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Steel Tongue Drum 6 Inches 8 Tones Carbon Steel Handpan with Numbered Tongues Tool for Meditation Yoga and Relaxation

The steel tongue drum is a melodic percussion instrument that anyone can play, even without any musical training. This model has a diameter of 6 inches and offers 8 tuned tones that harmonise beautifully in any order. The tongues are cut directly into the top surface of the drum and produce a clear, long-sustaining sound reminiscent of a glockenspiel or handpan when struck. Due to its smaller size, the drum is easy to transport and fits into a bag or backpack. It is suitable for home relaxation, meditation, yoga, music therapy, and children's first musical attempts.

The body of the drum is made from carbon steel, which gives the instrument strength and a resonant, full tone. Each tongue is marked with a number, making it easy to play along with simple numerical sheet music, and even complete beginners can learn songs. You can play with your fingertips, palm, or mallets, depending on what sound suits you. When played with fingers, the tone is softer and more muted, while with a mallet, the drum sounds clearer and louder. Simply place the instrument on your lap, on a table, or on a soft surface, and you can start playing. The tones do not overpower each other, so even random strikes sound pleasant, encouraging children and beginners to keep experimenting. The drum is also well-suited for use in kindergartens, schools, or during group relaxation sessions, where all participants can take turns playing.

  • Type of instrument – steel tongue drum (handpan, ethereal drum)
  • Size – 6 inches
  • Number of tones – 8
  • Material – carbon steel
  • Tongue markings – numbered tones on each tongue
  • Playing method – with fingers, palm, or mallets
  • Suitable for – beginners, children, meditation, yoga, and relaxation
  • Package contents – steel tongue drum 6 inches with 8 tones

The drum is low-maintenance. After playing, simply wipe it with a dry soft cloth and store it in a dry place away from moisture. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or abrasive sponges that could damage the finish. When transporting, it is advisable to protect the drum from falls and impacts to prevent damage to the tongues and to keep the instrument in tune for a long time. If playing with mallets, strike the tongue lightly and briefly; this will allow the sound to resonate best and sustain for a long time.

The small steel tongue drum with 8 tones is a practical instrument for anyone looking for a simple way to create their own music. You can play melodies based on numbers, calming sounds during meditation, and improvise without sheet music. The compact size of 6 inches is appreciated at home, while travelling, during yoga, or in nature. It also makes an original gift for children, budding musicians, and lovers of relaxation music. Just a few minutes and the first melodies will sound.

Price incl. VAT €78.56