I recently bought a similar one from a charity shop, in the UK, for £10. There were 2 in the shop and they looked like new. I thought that they made a pleasing sound, and that my grandchildren might enjoy playing if I bought one. Well, I've enjoyed playing it - it's quite soothing :)
Hahahaha I know.....I was blown away the first time I played it. Oh have you checked out the mini micro 3" drum yet? th-cam.com/video/AE04hb4I6Fc/w-d-xo.html
You are welcome! It’s a great little drum for the price. I actually purchased 2 more after I did this review for the kids in my drum circle. They loved it!
@@maxandchloemeditation Definitely enjoying it both alone and on some jams, planning to record it to add to a dub techno set in the nearest weekend. I could buy a bigger drum but need to keep all my belongings nomad-friendly at the moment.
I'm s newbie. Only just found the handpan. I've seen a 6 inch 8 tune. Trying work out the best for a starter. Can't afford the 22inch. This is a good start I think . Thank you that's amazing. Always sends me to sleep
my very, very first drum was a 10" 8 notes. For beginner....I suggest getting a 12" 11-13 notes. The bigger drum allows better resonance and real estate playing surface.. The smaller the drum, the smaller the tongues. Smaller drums can only be played with mallets(usually your purchase comes with it). All the best!
I’m considering getting one of these, but for some reason any drums that have more than 11 notes are way more expensive than these. I’m probably gonna buy an 11 note one and just hope I never want to play any songs that have the note that’s missing. It’s really confusing to me why they don’t just add one more to make it the full octave though.
Good morning! Hope you are having a good morning so far! Tongue drums comes in all shape and sizes. Most Artisan drum comes in their specific scale by maker(example: G Pygmy, D Kurd etc). When you mentioned "full chromatic notes"- these drums are limited to the amount of "tongues" they can "fit" on the drum- the more tongues - the more possibility of "crosstalk" btw notes. You can look at 14-15 notes drum- Yes....as you mentioned- more expensive but will give you a full 2 octave(minus the sharps and flats-example: all the white keys on a piano). what some people do---they ll get the Kosmosky or Pulsar- Have one drum is "all white keys on piano" and the second- "all black keys on the piano". Yes, prices are now for 2 drums---I know....its an expensive "hobby". These drums are still in their infancy stage- they are still relatively a "new instrument". There a few electronic versions out there right now but again- they are all still "new to this instrument". Hope this explanation helps. have a blessed day!
you are RIGHT! I was so surprised when I played this small tongue drum. Bigger ones(with more space) will definitely give you a deeper tone. Small one like this one, has higher tones/pitches.
Hello. For personal, I meditate then play after my meditation.I allow my hand/fingers to play. Allowing the notes/sounds to resonate.usually after 10-15 minutes- I can hear/see where and which sound that I was gravitated to(or play the most). and aligned that with "what" I was saw during the earlier meditation-Guided by that, I find the chakra(most played notes) - that confirmed what I need my myself or the message given to me. For my practice, Vibration Healing: I ask the client what they need. What they seek. Then I tailored the session based on the chakras(their needs) that needs alignment. Soundbath: there are none specific . I usually "play" based on "the moment"- usually depending on how many people are in the class. And I watched their body language/dynamic of the moment. Using the sounds to balance the chakras.(eg alignment of chakras)
Out of the two steel tongue drums I asked to test the sound on the 8 note one had a tongue that had a very muted tone. When I asked to test the sound on this 11 one I was very surprised at the difference in tone quality all around. Was it perfectly in tune? No, 8 of the notes were on the sharp side but really consistent on the degree which they were sharp. The three highest notes were on the flat side but not too much. Like you demonstrated here, the mallets really bring out the loudest and most consistent notes from this little drum. The finger covers do help with getting the notes to a louder volume but I found with all the tongues on the rim it was best to strike with those at the base of the tongue. The central tongue was very hard to get a good tone with the finger covers. If you want to practice at the lowest volume, your fingers as is will do.
Almost all of these "chinese/Amazon" brands tongue drums are all machine cut. They are usually pretty in tune but some will have defects(out of tune). The smaller the drums. the smaller the tongues. Also, the smaller they are , the harder to play with fingers. On smaller ones, I usually play with mallets to get the best sounds. As far as tuning, it's best if tune with a mallet for consistency . If its really , really out of tune- the only options(as stated in the manual) is to use a file and gently file at the tongue(s) to the pitch you want. Just be careful, you cannot revert the process. Keep me posted!
@@maxandchloemeditation For myself, I don't mind if they are in this range since most of them are slightly sharp to the same degree so it's mostly in tune with itself. For $35 I am actually surprised of the quality.
I was so happy to find your video on this teeny drum, because mine just arrived yesterday. It has good resonance, except the two highest tongues - they are fuzzy. Is it possible to clarify these little tongues? I realize that this is considered sort of a toy at the price, so if I'm expecting too much it's ok. I can stick with the lower tongues, which sound lovely with the tiny mallots - better resonance. Thank you - best wishes!
Lucy.. I bought a similar drum..That maker suggested getting an electronic tuning devise for starters...(probably would cost more than the drum).. They suggested that there are two ways a tongue can be tuned.. One is by taking a fine hacksaw blade and extending the tongue.. The other was, using a chopstick or like tool..Bend the tongue up from the bottom using the opening.. (and down from the top).. and your ear will pick up the changes.. One of the tongues on mine was just flat sounding..I was able to tweak it up a bit and get better resonance and tonal synchronicity.. I do not know if your drum maker would suggest the same BUT..They are tuning their drums with electronic tuners you can be sure..
I have never played one of these drum's and as i have mild arthris in my right hand i am debating weather although this little one sounds lovely and has 11 notes on it, would i be better in getting a 10 inch one that have bigger tougnes on it.
Hi. I would go for the bigger drums. Bigger tongues will have better resonance, and sounds.oh yes, most definitely easier to play as well. Today, you can get a 12” for under $100. Off topic, have you tried CBD oil for your arthritis?
Thank you, I have tried the CBD Drops but even though it did help a little it didn't agree with me and upset my stomach. So I am going to try CBG as someone on a support group said it's works better for pain relief.
this is the cheapest I can find as of today 1-21-22: www.amazon.com/Tongue-Standard-Percussion-Instrument-Mallets/dp/B08QCH68TM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=25LO0BXMJD60D&keywords=11+Notes+6+inch+Tongue+Drum&qid=1642759919&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=11+notes+6+inch+tongue+drum%2Cmi%2C52&sr=1-5
I recently bought a similar one from a charity shop, in the UK, for £10. There were 2 in the shop and they looked like new. I thought that they made a pleasing sound, and that my grandchildren might enjoy playing if I bought one. Well, I've enjoyed playing it - it's quite soothing :)
You can’t go wrong with those prices.music or sounds by itself is therapy. The tones calms the mind and soothes the soul. Cheers.
I have 3 different 6 inch tongue drums. This 11 note is my favorite. Amazing tiny drum. I was also shocked with the sound 😳
Hahahaha I know.....I was blown away the first time I played it. Oh have you checked out the mini micro 3" drum yet?
th-cam.com/video/AE04hb4I6Fc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for your review and confidence in this drum! I decided to purchase this one after researching multiple others
You are welcome! It’s a great little drum for the price. I actually purchased 2 more after I did this review for the kids in my drum circle. They loved it!
Got one like a week ago. Very clean and well-tuned sound for such a small cheap drum with instruction manual in pure Engrish.
How are you enjoying your drum? Yes, such a great instrument in a small package!
@@maxandchloemeditation Definitely enjoying it both alone and on some jams, planning to record it to add to a dub techno set in the nearest weekend. I could buy a bigger drum but need to keep all my belongings nomad-friendly at the moment.
Duuuude!!! Hey you!! This is from one year ago!! Just slid across my screen .. good to “see” you!! ☺️🛸🎶🦋
helllloo....guess what? I still play that from time to time.....
I'm s newbie. Only just found the handpan. I've seen a 6 inch 8 tune. Trying work out the best for a starter. Can't afford the 22inch. This is a good start I think . Thank you that's amazing. Always sends me to sleep
my very, very first drum was a 10" 8 notes. For beginner....I suggest getting a 12" 11-13 notes. The bigger drum allows better resonance and real estate playing surface.. The smaller the drum, the smaller the tongues. Smaller drums can only be played with mallets(usually your purchase comes with it). All the best!
I’m considering getting one of these, but for some reason any drums that have more than 11 notes are way more expensive than these.
I’m probably gonna buy an 11 note one and just hope I never want to play any songs that have the note that’s missing.
It’s really confusing to me why they don’t just add one more to make it the full octave though.
Good morning! Hope you are having a good morning so far! Tongue drums comes in all shape and sizes. Most Artisan drum comes in their specific scale by maker(example: G Pygmy, D Kurd etc). When you mentioned "full chromatic notes"- these drums are limited to the amount of "tongues" they can "fit" on the drum- the more tongues - the more possibility of "crosstalk" btw notes. You can look at 14-15 notes drum- Yes....as you mentioned- more expensive but will give you a full 2 octave(minus the sharps and flats-example: all the white keys on a piano). what some people do---they ll get the Kosmosky or Pulsar- Have one drum is "all white keys on piano" and the second- "all black keys on the piano". Yes, prices are now for 2 drums---I know....its an expensive "hobby". These drums are still in their infancy stage- they are still relatively a "new instrument". There a few electronic versions out there right now but again- they are all still "new to this instrument". Hope this explanation helps. have a blessed day!
Bro, it's my first drum, my dad bought it me for Christmas 2 years ago!😊
That's awesome! It's a great drum.I was amazed by how well and clear the sounds that this drum produced! happy playing, Bro!
beautiful sound. Sounds ds better than some of the big ones
you are RIGHT! I was so surprised when I played this small tongue drum. Bigger ones(with more space) will definitely give you a deeper tone. Small one like this one, has higher tones/pitches.
Cool video and drum!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great review!
Thanks Buddy. Have a blessed day!
Mini xylophone sticks maybe at guitar center would really bring out the sound
Thank you. Have a blessed day! Happy New Year!
It almost sounds like a singing bowl. I would love to know how you do your meditation with your tounge drums.
Hello. For personal, I meditate then play after my meditation.I allow my hand/fingers to play. Allowing the notes/sounds to resonate.usually after 10-15 minutes- I can hear/see where and which sound that I was gravitated to(or play the most). and aligned that with "what" I was saw during the earlier meditation-Guided by that, I find the chakra(most played notes) - that confirmed what I need my myself or the message given to me. For my practice, Vibration Healing: I ask the client what they need. What they seek. Then I tailored the session based on the chakras(their needs) that needs alignment. Soundbath: there are none specific . I usually "play" based on "the moment"- usually depending on how many people are in the class. And I watched their body language/dynamic of the moment. Using the sounds to balance the chakras.(eg alignment of chakras)
Out of the two steel tongue drums I asked to test the sound on the 8 note one had a tongue that had a very muted tone. When I asked to test the sound on this 11 one I was very surprised at the difference in tone quality all around. Was it perfectly in tune? No, 8 of the notes were on the sharp side but really consistent on the degree which they were sharp. The three highest notes were on the flat side but not too much. Like you demonstrated here, the mallets really bring out the loudest and most consistent notes from this little drum.
The finger covers do help with getting the notes to a louder volume but I found with all the tongues on the rim it was best to strike with those at the base of the tongue. The central tongue was very hard to get a good tone with the finger covers.
If you want to practice at the lowest volume, your fingers as is will do.
Almost all of these "chinese/Amazon" brands tongue drums are all machine cut. They are usually pretty in tune but some will have defects(out of tune). The smaller the drums. the smaller the tongues. Also, the smaller they are , the harder to play with fingers. On smaller ones, I usually play with mallets to get the best sounds. As far as tuning, it's best if tune with a mallet for consistency . If its really , really out of tune- the only options(as stated in the manual) is to use a file and gently file at the tongue(s) to the pitch you want. Just be careful, you cannot revert the process. Keep me posted!
@@maxandchloemeditation For myself, I don't mind if they are in this range since most of them are slightly sharp to the same degree so it's mostly in tune with itself. For $35 I am actually surprised of the quality.
i want one right now!
don't wait! get one! its fun!
Its a pretty color too.
indeed! I love the color!
I was so happy to find your video on this teeny drum, because mine just arrived yesterday. It has good resonance, except the two highest tongues - they are fuzzy. Is it possible to clarify these little tongues? I realize that this is considered sort of a toy at the price, so if I'm expecting too much it's ok. I can stick with the lower tongues, which sound lovely with the tiny mallots - better resonance. Thank you - best wishes!
Lucy.. I bought a similar drum..That maker suggested getting an electronic tuning devise for starters...(probably would cost more than the drum).. They suggested that there are two ways a tongue can be tuned.. One is by taking a fine hacksaw blade and extending the tongue.. The other was, using a chopstick or like tool..Bend the tongue up from the bottom using the opening.. (and down from the top).. and your ear will pick up the changes.. One of the tongues on mine was just flat sounding..I was able to tweak it up a bit and get better resonance and tonal synchronicity.. I do not know if your drum maker would suggest the same BUT..They are tuning their drums with electronic tuners you can be sure..
Thank you. Have a blessed day! Happy New Year!
I just unboxed mine!!😁😁
Welll congrats! How are u liking it?
Did you need to tune it? Thank you for the review. It’s nice sounding and compact.
No.I didn’t have to tune it. Surprisingly, all Tongues were all in tune. Maybe one note was a slight flat. Very minor.
Wow amazing!
YES-For the price, it’s amazing! I used it daily for my meditation during my vacation. 11 NOTES are like sprinkles on a cake! Yummy!
Do you have a link?
I just checked- Currently unavailable- on Amazon's website. The drum is over 3 years old.
I have never played one of these drum's and as i have mild arthris in my right hand i am debating weather although this little one sounds lovely and has 11 notes on it, would i be better in getting a 10 inch one that have bigger tougnes on it.
Hi. I would go for the bigger drums. Bigger tongues will have better resonance, and sounds.oh yes, most definitely easier to play as well. Today, you can get a 12” for under $100. Off topic, have you tried CBD oil for your arthritis?
Thank you, I have tried the CBD Drops but even though it did help a little it didn't agree with me and upset my stomach. So I am going to try CBG as someone on a support group said it's works better for pain relief.
@@mariannepoynter1463 try the rub in cbd. I got those for my in laws w arthritis and they love it. Have a great evening
You can send me a link for these drum? I don't find it =/
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08SQBGZQV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
It’s $27.99 now!
Where can i buy this one?
this is the cheapest I can find as of today 1-21-22: www.amazon.com/Tongue-Standard-Percussion-Instrument-Mallets/dp/B08QCH68TM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=25LO0BXMJD60D&keywords=11+Notes+6+inch+Tongue+Drum&qid=1642759919&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=11+notes+6+inch+tongue+drum%2Cmi%2C52&sr=1-5
🙂 ich habe sie in grün 🍀
sie ist wirklich 😊 schön
this little drum amazed me every time I play it! enjoy your green drum!
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Lucy Long?
GM! who is Lucy Long? hahaha Hello!
@@maxandchloemeditation Lucy Long is a musical ditty from the 1800s.
@@GeeTrieste ohhh I am going to look that up!