Steel Tongue Drum 8 Notes Re Minor (D Kurd) – Green Happy Pan

Description

Steel Tongue Drum 8 Notes – D Minor (D Kurd) | Tapadum Ethnic Music Store

Crafted from resonant steel, this 8‑note Steel Tongue Drum sings with a calming, velvety voice. Tuned to D Minor (D Kurd), it’s ideal for meditation, yoga sessions, sound therapy, and spontaneous music‑making—welcoming both beginners and experienced players.

Sound & Playability

Expect a warm, meditative timbre with smooth sustain and gentle bloom on each strike. The instrument offers easy response and a relaxed dynamic range, perfect for slow textures, drones, and simple melodic patterns.

• Typical repertoire/genres: ambient, meditation, yoga, world/folk textures, improvisation.
• Playing context: solo relaxation, small ensembles, therapy rooms, studio layering, outdoor spaces.

Woods, Build & Craft

• Material: steel body with precision‑cut tongues for stable intonation and resonance.
• Finish: protective coating for durability and a clean aesthetic.
• Build notes: carefully tuned tongues, smooth edges, stable feet for tabletop playing.
• Origin: Built and quality‑checked by Tapadum team.

Tuning & Setup

• Scale: D Minor (D Kurd).
• Typical note set (8 notes): D – E – F – G – A – Bb – C – D (octave).
• Action/response: optimized for mallets or fingertip playing.
• Recommended beaters: medium‑soft mallets or silicone‑tipped beaters. Setup options available on request.

Who It’s For

Perfect for beginners (instant gratification with no steep learning curve) and for facilitators of yoga/meditation or music therapists. Musicians will appreciate its D minor palette for layering with strings, flute, and hand percussion. Great for all hand sizes due to compact form.

What’s Included

• Steel Tongue Drum (8 notes, D Kurd)
• Soft carrying bag
• Pair of mallets
• Tapadum support and warranty

Comparison & Alternatives

• Compared to a larger tongue Drum: this 25 cm model is more portable with a focused, intimate sound.
• Compared to hand pans, tongue pans are more affordable, simpler to maintain, and offer a softer, bell‑like tone.
• Alternatives:
  • 10‑note steel tongue pan (wider melodic options)
  • C minor/Aeolian model (darker mood)
  • Brighter scale options for uplifting soundscapes

Specifications

• Body: compact, round steel tongue drum
• Dimensions: 25 × 25 × 12.5 cm
• Weight: 1.2 kg
• Material: steel
• Scale: D Minor (D Kurd)
• Finish: protective coating
• Included: mallets and soft case

FAQs

• What tuning does this tongue drum use?
  D Minor (D Kurd): D – E – F – G – A – Bb – C – D.

• Can I play it with fingers or only mallets?
  Both. Mallets give a fuller bloom; fingers give softer, intimate attacks.

• Is this suitable for beginners?
  Yes. The 8‑note layout is intuitive and immediately musical.

• Do you adjust or recheck tuning before shipping?
  Yes, we perform a quality and tuning check; setup options available on request.

• Do you ship worldwide and offer returns?
  Yes, we ship worldwide. Returns are accepted per our policy, including shipping‑related damage.

• How does it compare to a handpan?
  Tongue drums are more compact and budget‑friendly, with a mellower, bell‑like sustain versus the handpan’s airy, complex overtones