The media could not be loaded. I've the cardboard as a mallet holder, in the picture; it does not come with a different one. It sounds great. But, if you hit it just right, it can scare your ears. I just needed something to say. Sounds can clash. But, on this one, you can almost hit anything on there. And, it will sound nice. If it's quiet, you're talking about holding the mallets loosely so they bounce back. It has another tone, in the top-center, which is softer. There is a little something below some of the etches; they are, also, softer. It sounds, mostly, like oriental music and a church bell, which in this case, I like and find it energetic and peaceful. You can, also, run the mallet around the drum to make a soft, interesting sound combination. That's about it. I'd guess it weighs about 2 pounds. [Chiefly musical.] :-) Read more
This little thing is build solid, sounds heavenly, very relaxing, all the tongues sound clear, has a nice weight to it , beautiful gold color with some shimmer in the paint. Love the size, I can take it with me anywhere. The price is a bit high , but you are paying for a quality product. Maybe if they threw a little crossbody case to justify the price...it comes with a velvet pouch.For such a marvelous little gem of a tongue drum, finishing the product with a better way to take with will make costumers happy. Anybody can play this, from a child to an adult, but is not toy quality, this is ment to last. Read more
This drum has such a beautiful ethereal sound. I was seaching for an affordable moon tuned instrument that anyone could play. This is perfect! My children age 6 and 2 love it and it is so calming. I purchased this for use in sound healing and i could not be more pleased. There are a lot of gorgeous and aesthetically pleasing drums that can be bought cheaper, but it was important ti me for it to be tuned planetarilly and to the moon specifically. I can overlook the visual beauty for the amazing sounds it produces. Read more
The media could not be loaded. Very well made. Has a great sound. I've bought other small cheap sounding ones that have weird buzzing frequencies, and this one doesn't have any of that. It's exactly in tune. Very light and airy whimsical quality. Will buy more of these in the future... Read more
The media could not be loaded. I love this tiny drum so much. In two days I am able to play a pretty tune. Today I ordered another, "small" drum in D minor. I can't wait to recieve it. I am very amazed that this little drum sounds this great. Read more
This drum is the perfect way to relax and have fun. The tones are calming and it’s good stress relief. Read more
I often use this tongue drum for improvisational music, in music therapy, and when I go out for walks in nature. I also love using it as a tool for emotional regulation. Music is the best medicine for the body, the mind, the heart and the soul. Read more
Meinl is a great company, and I have another tongue drum from them which is wonderful. This one, not much so. The two short tongues on the drum are dead. You can barely hear them and they do not resonate, which leaves me six tongues that sound okay. This is in the Akebono scale, so I was looking forward to this item. But for over $300 that I paid plus tax, it's a big disappointment and going back. Meinl goofed on this product. They need to do something about those defective two short tongues. Read more
