Description
The flower of life steel tongue drum pairs a meditative voice with one of the oldest patterns in sacred geometry. This 8-note steel tongue drum is tuned in D Kurd (D minor) — the gentle scale at the heart of the handpan world — and its dark face is etched with the overlapping circles of the Flower of Life, a quiet web of geometry that rewards a closer look.
Materials & body
The shell is cut from resonant steel in a deep black finish under a protective coating, so the fine engraving stands out against the dark surface. The Flower of Life is etched into the metal itself — never a sticker or print — so it will not peel or fade with playing.
The tongues & tuning
Eight tuned tongues are cut into the playing surface and voiced in D Kurd (D minor), a forgiving scale with no “wrong” notes — ideal for beginners and sound-healing work. The eight-note layout is simple to learn and easy to carry. Play with the mallets or bare fingers for a clean, sustained tone.
Flower of Life & symbolism
The Flower of Life is a pattern of evenly spaced, overlapping circles found in cultures across the world — long read as a symbol of connection and the underlying order of living things. Etched on an instrument made for stillness, it invites the same slow attention that meditation does. For a single balanced symbol in the same size, see the Yin Yang tongue drum.
Technical specifications
| Body material | Steel |
| Notes | 8 tongues |
| Scale | D Kurd (D minor) |
| Diameter / Height | 25 cm / 12.5 cm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Finish | Black steel, etched Flower of Life, protective coating |
| Included | Soft carrying bag + pair of mallets |
| Brand / Origin | Delko / EU |
Who it’s for
Beginners, lovers of sacred geometry, and anyone wanting a calm, striking instrument for a quiet corner at home. No musical training is needed. Pair it with a D Kurd handpan for the same scale.
Care & maintenance
Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth after playing. Store it in the included soft bag, away from damp and direct heat. Worldwide shipping & 15-day return.
Tune your tongue drum
Check each tongue against a reference pitch with the free Tapadum online tuner — useful after travel or seasonal temperature changes.
