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How much does a tongue drum weigh?

How much does a tongue drum weigh?

7.39 pounds
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Item Weight 7.39 pounds
Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars 930 ratings 4.5 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #4,127 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #12 in Steel Drums
Date First Available June 11, 2019
Color Name Green

What is the best scale for a tongue drum?

The most popular scales for tongue drums, in addition to the pentatonic scale, are: the diatonic scale, the chromatic scale, minor or major scales of all notes or Akebono. Tongue drums tuned to the diatonic scale have a scale that includes five whole steps with two half steps (semitones) in each octave.

How many tones does a steel drum have?

eight sounds
The drum has a total of eight sounds and can be played with mallets or with your fingers. Three rubber feet keep the drum grounded and stable and also help to isolate the drum for a more consistent tone.

How many notes are in a tongue drum?

Most steel tongue drums have a note range of eight or eleven, and while you can’t beat the traditional sound, this slight increase in range gives the drum a unique set of notes the player can experiment with.

What is the size of a steel tongue drum?

Steel tongue drums come in various sizes and with differing numbers of notes. The most common combinations are 6 inches with 8 notes, 10 inches with 11 notes, 12 inches with 13 notes, or 14 inches with 15 notes.

Are tongue drums any good?

If you have yet to jump into the melodic aspect of drumming, the steel tongue drum is a great place to start. Perhaps you have seen one in a drum circle, played by a busker, or as part of a larger ensemble. Even if you are entirely new to music, the steel tongue drum is perfect.

How do I choose a steel drum?

The most important and simple step to choosing the right scale is to listen to them and decide what scales sound best to you. If you are feeling torn between a few scales, it’s important to know that you can’t make a wrong choice! We recommend trying each scale for yourself on our virtual drum.

Are steel tongue drums good?

A steel drum is a percussion instrument that’s been around for centuries. It’s one of the oldest percussion instruments, and it can be used for many different types of music. There are a few steel drums worth using because of their quality construction and the amazing sound they produce.

What key is best for steel tongue drum?

C major pentatonic
With this basic understanding of scales, it should be easier to pick a tank drum below. If you still aren’t sure, the C major pentatonic is always an excellent first time buy.

Can you play a steel tongue drum with your hands?

Steel tongue drums are a cakewalk to master. You don’t have to flaunt any unique talents to get to grips with them. You can play this instrument using your hands, mallets, or sticks.

How much does a steel tongue drum cost?

How much does a Steel Tongue Drum Cost? A tongue drum can cost as little as $100 for a small entry-level instrument rising towards $1,000 for a top of the range Rav Vast Drum. There is a wide range of size, scale, and quality options, mostly available to order and delivered in days.

What scale is a steel tongue drum tuned to?

The steel tongue drum is often tuned to pentatonic scales but can be tuned to the diatonic scale, the chromatic scale, or any set of notes the maker chooses. The instrument is played with the fingers or with mallets. The tone is bell-like.

How do you make a steel tongue drum?

A steel tongue drum can be made from an empty (often 20 lb) propane tank. The tank is flipped over, the base cut/knocked off; and seven to ten tongues are cut radially into the bottom of the tank, forming the top of the instrument. Steel tongue drum can also be made from new unused tank heads.

What is a tongue drum made of?

A steel tongue drum can be made from an empty (often 20 lb) propane tank. The tank is flipped over, the base cut/knocked off; and seven to ten tongues are cut radially into the bottom of the tank, forming the top of the instrument.