Meinl Sonic Energy Octave Steel Tongue Drum 9 Notes 16 with Mallets, Bag — Sound Healing Instrument for Musical Education, Meditation, ASMR, Yoga

The Meinl Sonic Energy 16" Octave Steel Tongue Drum is a rich and full-sounding melodic percussion instrument that produces a delicate, ethereal tone, evoking senses of calm and relaxation (like a soft steel pan drum). This drum can be played by anyone with or without a musical background. Pre-tuned to the D Kurd scale with a central bass note and 8 surrounding notes (D3/ A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4), each tongue produces a pitch that complements all others to complete a musical scale, meaning you can never play a wrong note, making this drum perfect for non-musicians or sound healing therapy practitioners. The 8 surrounding notes on this drum also produce a complete octave with a high and low pitch for an immersive sound.

Precision crafted to deliver beautiful, expressive melodies, these drums are fantastic for meditation, sound healing therapy, yoga or solo performances, and they are well-suited for ensemble use. Its sound port on the underside allows the frequencies to fill your environment around you, and it includes a silicone plug you can use to control the resonance and volume. Three silicone feet protect the drum on any surface. The drum includes wood mallets with soft rubber heads that draw out a full and tranquil tone. Also comes with a padded bag to protect during transport or storage.

Meinl is a German family name and market-leading global brand of professional percussion instruments; the company was founded in 1951 in Gutenstetten, Germany, and our generations-long family ownership continues today. We keep a family culture of loyal employees that have a passion for music and gear, which allows us to develop deep ties with world-class producers and innovate quickly—resulting in outstanding quality professional instruments.

The Meinl Sonic Energy Octave Steel Tongue Drum has a light and immersive sound similar to a handpan; the handpan effect comes from each note consisting of two octaves (high and low) that give you the full spectrum when you strike them. It's simple to use—just tap the steel tongues in any order, as there are no wrong notes, and the tongues are pre-tuned to a scale, so their notes complement each other. The drum is made with coated high-quality stainless steel, and equipped with protective feet to place on any surface; a port on the underside with removeable silicone plug allows for sound control.

The Meinl Sonic Energy 16" Octave Steel Tongue Drum measures 16" x 16" x 6.4" and weighs 7 pounds, with one central bass note and eight surrounding octave pitches tuned to the D Kurd scale (D3/ A3, Bb3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4). It comes with a pair of wood mallets with rubber heads and a padded travel bag. You'll be able to play simple tunes in minutes with practically no learning curve, making it recommended for anyone wanting a soft, tranquil steel drum tone for sound therapy sessions, meditation, yoga, ASMR, playing at home, or in a classroom.

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