Steel Tongue Drum 8 Notes Re Minor (D Kurd) – n.3

Description

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

Made from resonant steel, this 8‑note Steel Tongue Drum offers a calming, bell‑like voice. Tuned to D Minor (D Kurd), it excels in meditation, yoga, sound therapy, and spontaneous music—accessible to beginners and expressive for advanced players.

Sound & Playability

Expect a rounded, tranquil timbre with smooth sustain and a gentle, breath‑like swell. The instrument speaks easily at soft dynamics, perfect for slow textures, grounding drones, and simple melodic phrases.

Typical repertoire/genres: ambient, mindfulness sessions, yoga, world/folk colors, improvisation.
Playing context: solo practice, therapeutic settings, intimate ensembles, studio overdubs, outdoor retreats.

Woods, Build & Craft
Material: steel body with precise tongue shaping for reliable intonation.
Finish: protective coat for durability and clean aesthetics.
Build notes: refined tongue voicing, smooth edges, anti‑slip feet for stable tabletop play.
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: balanced for mallet or fingertip articulation.
Recommended beaters: medium‑soft mallets or silicone tips. Setup options available on request.

Who It’s For

A natural fit for first‑time players and for leaders of yoga, meditation, and therapeutic sound work. Musicians will value the D minor color for layering with ney, bansuri, violin, and frame drums. Compact design suits all hand sizes.

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

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 deliver a fuller bloom; fingers provide softer, more intimate articulation.

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.