Steel Tongue Drums

 

Steel tongue drums: Evoke an ancient rhythm

Steel tongue drums are popular all over the world as both percussive instruments and in sound healing, yoga, or meditation settings.

Our steel tongue drums are made from high-quality steel, resulting in a durable instrument with high-quality sound, and pre-tuned so you can’t play a wrong note.

Tongue drums are an instrument belonging to the idiophone family, thought to be the oldest type of musical instrument based on archaeological finds. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors throughout Africa, Southeast Asia and Oceania carved or constructed these instruments from bamboo or wood, which they used in rituals, ceremonies, and gatherings.
 

Steel tongue drums FAQs

Whether you’re new to playing steel tongue drums or looking to deepen your knowledge, we’ve answered common questions about this percussive instrument. Learn how to choose the right tongue drum for you, as well as how to play and care for your instrument.
 

How do I choose the right tongue drum for me?

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, there’s a steel tongue drum to suit you. We recommend Burning27 12″ Spark as our top choice in steel tongue drums, these are the most aesthtically pleasing and sweet sounding tongue drums we have ever heard. Beginners and experienced players alike will appreciate the quality of hand craftmanship. Otherwise the smaller Meinl steel tongue drums are a great choice for beginners or those who want a a very small portable tongue drum, with a range of smaller sizes, tunings and price points to choose from.

You can also choose your tongue drum by scale or tuning. Listen to the audio samples on each product page to find the sound that resonates with you.
 

How do you play the tongue drum?

You can play the tongue drum by striking its tuned metal tongues with mallets or your fingertips. Each tongue produces a distinct note, allowing you to create melodic rhythms. Each steel tongue drum has its own musical scale comprising various notes.

You can’t play a wrong note on a steel tongue drum, so it’s a great instrument for beginners. Experiment with different strokes, explore the musical scale and let your creativity flow. Its intuitive design welcomes both novices and experienced musicians to effortlessly unlock the captivating world of tongue drum music.
 

What are tongue drums used for?

Steel tongue drums have a range of uses. They can be played in musical settings, accompanied by a band or in a solo session. Steel tongue drums are commonly used in sound healing, yoga and meditation. We also see many players taking their tongue drum into nature to reconnect with themselves and their surroundings, but it can be played anywhere.
 

How do I care for my tongue drum?

To clean your tongue drum, we recommend gently wiping it with a fine microfibre cloth. When not in use, store your steel tongue drum somewhere out of harm’s way.
 

Steel tongue drums shipping & returns

We offer fast shipping, free for orders over $150. Plus, a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not 100% satisfied, we’ll happily give you a full refund.

Returns must be well packed and returned in their original condition within 30 days. We’ll even pay return postage.

 

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