Steel Tongue Drum 10 Notes – Floral Mandala (D Kurd)

Description

The floral mandala steel tongue drum centres a blooming flower medallion on a deep black face. This 10-note steel tongue drum is tuned in D Kurd (D minor) — the gentle, meditative scale at the heart of the handpan world — with a petalled mandala that draws the eye to the centre.

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 floral mandala is etched into the metal itself — never a sticker or print — so it will not peel or fade with playing.

The tongues & tuning

Ten tuned tongues are cut into the playing surface and voiced in D Kurd (D minor), a forgiving scale where every tongue sits in harmony — there are no “wrong” notes. Played with the mallets or bare fingers, each tongue gives a clean, sustained tone with a soft decay.

Floral mandala & symbolism

A floral mandala combines two old ideas of growth and wholeness: the flower opening outward, and the mandala drawing inward to a still centre. On a black face it reads as elegant and modern, a focus point for meditation as much as a decorative piece. For an angular, geometric mandala instead, see the Geometric Mandala tongue drum.

Technical specifications

Who it’s for

Beginners, sound-healing and yoga practitioners, and anyone drawn to elegant floral design. 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. Keep it in the included soft bag when not in use, 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.