Purchased as a fun present for my dad. The packaging was sturdy - box was small enough for the drum not to rattle around in, and the drum was in a plastic bag, the velvet storage, and a larger plastic bag on top. My drum came with the gold number stickers attached, and there were also black stickers included if I wanted to add them. We didn't use a tuner to check, but all the notes sounded very nice. I read the little booklet and it explained that the tongues can be adjusted by pressing them down (into the drum) to lower a note pitch or press up (out of the drum) to raise it. There is a stopper at the bottom that can be removed for tuning. All listed pieces were accounted for. The little booklet had 12 songs, though I only recognized Twinkle little Star and Mary Had a Little Lamb. Very easy to follow along! Some tips I saw for newbies like me and my dad: 1) The notes are not in "order" around the circle on purpose! This is to play chords easier once you become more advanced. 2) the best sound is if you hit the tongues at the apex of the curve, around the middle of the tongue. If it sounds "tinny" you may just not be striking it in the right spot. We tried hitting in different spots and it really does make a difference - same as finger placement when playing the guitar. 3) Because of the drum size, the highest note (label #1, shortest tongue) is going to be slightly quieter than the rest. Hitting it harder won't make it louder. If you're planning to put on concerts with it and must have that note clarity, get a bigger size. This isn't a defect of the product - don't expect grand piano results from a toy piano!!! 4) regarding how hard to hit, you don't need any more power than you'd use to press on a computer keyboard. The hot placement will be the thing affecting volume the most. Overall I'm glad I made the purchase and am very pleased with the quality and appearance. If I can edit the review, I'll try to add a video later to show how it works. Read more
Absolutely love this product. Sounds so enteral, my son adores it. My son is autistic and this is such a calming activity for him, and my household. Read more
I was within a second of ordering a drum I've seen advertised that cost nearly 250 bucks. I then checked Amazon and found one for 50 or 60. It sounds great. I've never heard the $250 one, and if it does sound better, I don't care because I'm not a professional. Read more
Great sound for such a little instrument! The fingertip mallets(?) did not work for me, it was harder to get a sound. Very easy to use. The color is perfect for me!:) The storage bag that this great little drum came in is excellent quality!!! Extremely easy and effortless to transport but do with care because THIS IS a tuned instrument. All around sun abs enjoyable instrument to relax with. The reason I have given it only 4 stars is because I did not receive a music book with my drum:(:(:( Read more
This just might be the best possible value and most intuitive path to learn and perform beautiful music! As a life long musician never have I found such a captivating instrument that is so enjoyable and relaxing to play. Be careful you do not become addicted to the soothing meditational intonations that are uplifting and enlighten the surrounding space. The comes with a quality carrying case, finger rings, sticks and a manual to get you started. I have always wanted to have a Hang Drum, but they are so expensive I have resisted my desire to make that purchase. This Tongue Drum offers a much less expensive investment to experience a similar sound. Again, be careful, because now I want the Hang Drum even more to dive deeper into these steel drum arena. I want to incorporate these heavenly sounds to crossover into some of the different genres in my musical production. If you are considering purchasing one of these instruments, just do it! There is no way you could be disappointed in what it will add to your spirit and general well being! God Bless the entire world with the universal healer.....MUSIC! Participation music is where we will find world peace and harmony! Stop the gloom and doom, and seek unification through music! Read more
Oh my goodness this little rain drum is adorable and is what it claims. It’s well made came with carry bag that has draw strings, instructions , music book , extra stickers for the musical notes. It really can be played by the rain. It has a plug that can be removed on the bottom so the rain can pass through. It’s rust resistant as well. I love this product easy to use lots of fun Read more
Bought this as a gift. The sound is very nice. Has good tone. Read more
I teach elementary school students with Autism (ASD). My students have many different kinds of sensory needs and I strive to meet as many of them as I can, as often as I can. As a result, I have a very sensory rich and diverse classroom. Twice each week my students, staff, and I sit down on the floor and play various percussion style instruments together. There is no rhyme or reason to it, everyone just plays how and what they would like to play, as long as they are showing respect to the instruments and their classmates. Some play specific melodies, while others just play and bang away. My students absolutely LOVE it! Our classroom music time is a fun, joyous, and liberating activity that we all look forward to and relish participating in each week! Thank you for sharing this wonderful music time resource with us! Read more
