Steel Tongue Drum 16 cm Green With Mallets

Let the first note hang in the room, soft, rounded and unhurried. This steel tongue drum is a small iron sound instrument for quiet playing, mindful pauses and simple musical exploration, with a green finish that feels calm before it is even struck.

The sound in the room

• Each cut tongue vibrates when struck, giving a clear tone with a gently ringing edge.
• The notes invite slow, unforced playing, from single strikes to simple repeating patterns.
• Its compact form suits close listening, with the sound held near you rather than projected like a stage instrument.
• The mallets give a clean, rounded strike, useful when you want an even tone.
• Played softly, it becomes a small ritual object for a desk, meditation corner or quiet room.

Green metal with an Om detail

The drum is made from metal and iron, with a smooth textured surface and a centred Om detail. The shape is simple and grounded, designed to keep the focus on touch, tone and repetition.

How to play it gently

Rest the drum on a stable surface, hold the mallets loosely, and strike each tongue with a light touch. Let the sound fade before playing the next note, or build a slow rhythm by moving around the drum.

Keep it dry between uses and wipe the surface with a soft cloth. Avoid hard impacts, as the tuned tongues are the heart of the instrument.

Om as a visual anchor

Om is a sacred syllable in Hindu traditions and is also used in some Buddhist contexts, often associated with meditation, breath and the beginning of a chant. Here, the symbol works as a quiet visual focus for the sound practice rather than decoration alone. Tongue drums themselves are modern instruments, with cut metal tongues that vibrate at set pitches, giving them their clear, bell-like voice.

Size and details

• Diameter: 16 cm
• Weight: 956 g
• Material: metal and iron
• Colour: green
• Origin: India
• Includes: steel tongue drum with mallets
• Range: Steel Tongue Happy Drums

A thoughtful sound gift

It suits someone drawn to sound baths, meditation spaces, yoga rooms or quiet creative rituals at home. The small scale makes it easy to keep nearby, ready for a few notes at the end of the day.

Common questions

Is this the same as a handpan?
No. This is a steel tongue drum. A handpan is usually convex and played mainly with the hands, while a tongue drum has cut tongues and is often played with mallets.

Do I need musical training to use it?
No formal training is needed. Start by striking one tongue at a time, listening to each note, then build simple patterns at your own pace.