Steel Tongue Drum 8-Tone Light Blue, Carrying Bag
Ships from the UKStrike a note and the room changes pace. This light blue steel tongue drum is made for slow, intuitive playing, with eight tones that invite simple patterns, quiet listening and a steady hand on metal.
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Strike a note and the room changes pace. This light blue steel tongue drum is made for slow, intuitive playing, with eight tones that invite simple patterns, quiet listening and a steady hand on metal.
Steel Tongue Drum 8-Tone Light Blue, Carrying Bag
Steel Tongue Drum 8-Tone Light Blue, Carrying Bag is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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★★★★★ E.B.Love this it's fantastic
Absolutely fabulous my grandsons adored it 8 and 5yrs old and I also used it for work with, multi complex children who are also visually impaired. Laying it on their laps so they could feel the vibrations, they seemed to chill and be calm at this!!!! Brought a yellow /glittery gold one so against a…
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★★★★★ M.Absolutely love it.
I ordered this on a whim yesterday morning and was amazed when it showed up later the same day. I already love it! The design looks great, it feels solid and well-made, and the tones it produces are wonderfully sweet. It'll take me a little while to get the hang of playing it properly, but it comes…
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★★★★★ V.B.Beautiful sounds from a beautiful product
I was drawn to this drum to leave outside in the rain. But there hasn't been any rain since I got it, so I've been playing with it inside. Beautiful sounds — very calming
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★★★★★ K.M.Awesome
Bought as a gift. Gorgeous sound, plenty of accessories & she loves it. Nice compact size, great value for money & comes with a handy little how-to booklet
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About this product
Resonant tones for unhurried playing
- Eight tuned tongues give you a clear starting point for gentle, melodic exploration.
- The sound has the rounded, lingering quality people look for in a steel tongue drum.
- It is approachable even without formal musical training, so you can begin with simple repeating patterns.
- Each strike is tactile and immediate, linking the movement of your hand with a note that hangs in the air.
- It suits quiet home practice, meditation spaces, sound sessions, or a calm corner of the room.
Soft blue metal with gold-toned detail
The drum has a light blue finish with delicate gold-toned accents, giving it a sky-like, airy look without feeling ornate. The body is metal, with iron listed in the material, so it has the grounded presence expected from this style of instrument.
How to play it gently
Place the drum on a stable surface or hold it securely while you play. Strike the tongues lightly, giving each note space before the next one.
Use your fingertips for a softer, more intimate sound, or suitable tongue drum mallets if you prefer a clearer attack. Store it in the carrying bag between uses and keep it dry, wiping the surface with a soft cloth when needed.
Where tongue drums fit in sound practice
Tongue drums belong to a modern family of melodic percussion instruments. Their sound comes from cut tongues in the metal surface, each tongue vibrating at its own pitch when struck. Unlike a convex handpan, a tongue drum has defined tongues and is often played with fingers or mallets. This makes it a welcoming instrument for mindful playing, simple improvisation and sound-led rituals where the focus is on rhythm, resonance and listening rather than technical performance.
Weight, origin and what is included
- Instrument type: steel tongue drum.
- Tones: eight.
- Material: metal, with iron listed.
- Finish: light blue with gold-toned accents.
- Weight: 1800 g.
- Origin: India.
- Included: carrying bag.
A gift for someone who likes quiet rituals
This is a thoughtful gift for someone drawn to sound, meditation, slow mornings or a more intentional home space. It feels personal without needing specialist musical knowledge, which makes it easy to receive and begin using.
Material
Metal, Iron
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