Metal Tongue Drum

Play like a virtuoso with ease on the tongue drum

Anyone who hears a tongue drum for the first time is immediately captivated by its sound, then often wonders how long the player has been practising to achieve such results. When it comes to the tongue drum, you’ll often be surprised by the answer. This percussion instrument is one of the fastest to learn. It’s not uncommon to meet musicians who have only been playing the tongue drum for a few weeks and yet play it beautifully. The simplicity of this instrument is mainly due to the layout of the tongues cut into the metal shell, but also to the fact that they’re precisely tuned during the tongue drum’s design process. So buy a tongue drum and start your musical adventure today.

Enjoy the benefits of the steel tongue drum

You may hear many far-fetched claims about vibrations and the body’s reaction to them; some people attribute benefits that have never been studied or validated by research. However, when it comes to musical instruments, including the tongue drum, several studies have confirmed positive effects that many musicians had suspected. For example, in 2020, a study conducted in Chile showed that the steel tongue drum improves cognitive abilities and stimulates memory. Children would therefore benefit greatly from playing it because their brains are still developing. Sound therapists also often use this instrument in their professional practice to help people they encounter who are experiencing difficulties. You too can explore the benefits of this instrument by choosing this model.

Discover the origins of the American tongue drum

A true testament to American ingenuity, the tongue drum was invented in 2007 by a man living in Michigan named Dennis Havlena. At first, he simply wanted to create a musical instrument that loosely resembled the Swiss handpan but would cost far less, since the only company producing it at the time was charging several thousand dollars—far too much for Dennis Havlena. Inspired by the handpan, as well as the Whale Drum and the Tambiro, Dennis gradually developed an affordable instrument made from recycled materials, including a gas cylinder, that could still produce beautiful sounds. It only took a few years, plus videos shared online, for makers around the world to adopt this new instrument and begin offering their own versions for sale. Immerse yourself in the world of the tongue drum and enrich your musical experience with this fascinating instrument today.

Create unique moments with the portable tank drum

Imagine for a moment that you are in the most pleasant place in the world to make music. It's a beautiful vision, isn't it? Do you think you could achieve this vision with a heavy and cumbersome instrument such as a harp, piano, or drum kit? The answer is surely no. That's why it's particularly interesting to treat yourself to a tongue drum. Its portability and sturdiness make it an instrument that can be moved around with virtually no constraints. It will allow you to fulfil all your dreams, such as playing tunes on the beach, on top of a mountain, or simply on a busy street a few steps from your home. Choose a versatile instrument and order your tongue drum today to enrich your musical practice.

Legal conformity guarantee: When you order from the French company Instruments du Monde, you’re covered by a 2-year statutory warranty on all our items.

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Shipping time: Ships within 48 business hours.

Delivery time: Orders are delivered to France, Belgium, Switzerland, and European Union member countries within 3 to 14 business days. This timeframe may extend up to 30 days for other countries.