- FAMILY OWNED FOR GENERATIONS: Meinl is a German family name and market-leading global brand of professional percussion instruments; the company was founded 1951 in Gutenstetten, Germany, and our generations-long family ownership continues today
- WHY IT MATTERS: we keep a family culture of loyal employees that have a passion for music and gear; this allows us to develop deep ties with world-class producers and innovate quickly—resulting in outstanding quality professional instruments
- ZOOM IN: 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
- HOW IT WORKS: it's simple—use the mallets to tap the steel tongues in any order (there are no wrong notes); the tongues are pre-tuned to a scale, so their notes complement each other
- DRIVING THE SOUND: 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
- COMES WITH MALLETS AND BAG: includes wood mallet pair with soft yard wrapped rubber heads and padded travel bag; the mallets draw relaxing tones from the drum
- BY THE NUMBERS: 10" x 10" x 5.5", 4.1 pounds; eight octave pitches tuned to F# Minor scale (F#3, A3, B3, C#4, D4, E4, F#4, A4)
- THE TAKEAWAY: you'll be able to play simple tunes in minutes with practically no learning curve; recommended to anyone wanting a soft, tranquil steel drum tone for sound therapy sessions, meditation, yoga, ASMR, playing at home, or in a classroom
The Meinl Sonic Energy 10" Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum is made of high-quality stainless steel. Its eight notes deliver the tones in two octaves. This creates a wonderful, meditative sound similar to the tone of a handpan. A sound hole located at the bottom of the drum can be sealed with a silicon plug to provide an even more compact sound. Three silicone feet at the bottom keep the drum from slipping. The Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum can be played with your fingers or mallets. To begin playing, simply place it on a flat surface or your lap. The drum comes with two wooden mallets with soft-wrapped rubber heads, and a nice carrying bag with zipper and handle.
