FOUR UNCLES Rain Drum for Outside, Steel Tongue Drum -13 Inch 15 Notes - Hand Pan Drums with Travel Bag,Music Book & Mallets, Musical Instruments Gifts for Family and Friends

I LOOOOVE THIS!Love the sound!Came in on time.Love the color and quality!

Purchased as a fun present for my dad. The packaging was sturdy - box was small enough for the drum not to rattle around in, and the drum was in a plastic bag, the velvet storage, and a larger plastic bag on top.My drum came with the gold number stickers attached, and there were also black stickers included if I wanted to add them. We didn't use a tuner to check, but all the notes sounded very nice. I read the little booklet and it explained that the tongues can be adjusted by pressing them down (into the drum) to lower a note pitch or press up (out of the drum) to raise it. There is a stopper at the bottom that can be removed for tuning.All listed pieces were accounted for. The little booklet had 12 songs, though I only recognized Twinkle little Star and Mary Had a Little Lamb. Very easy to follow along!Some tips I saw for newbies like me and my dad:1) The notes are not in "order" around the circle on purpose! This is to play chords easier once you become more advanced.2) the best sound is if you hit the tongues at the apex of the curve, around the middle of the tongue. If it sounds "tinny" you may just not be striking it in the right spot. We tried hitting in different spots and it really does make a difference - same as finger placement when playing the guitar.3) Because of the drum size, the highest note (label #1, shortest tongue) is going to be slightly quieter than the rest. Hitting it harder won't make it louder. If you're planning to put on concerts with it and must have that note clarity, get a bigger size. This isn't a defect of the product - don't expect grand piano results from a toy piano!!!4) regarding how hard to hit, you don't need any more power than you'd use to press on a computer keyboard. The hot placement will be the thing affecting volume the most.Overall I'm glad I made the purchase and am very pleased with the quality and appearance. If I can edit the review, I'll try to add a video later to show how it works.

This just might be the best possible value and most intuitive path to learn and perform beautiful music! As a life long musician never have I found such a captivating instrument that is so enjoyable and relaxing to play. Be careful you do not become addicted to the soothing meditational intonations that are uplifting and enlighten the surrounding space. The comes with a quality carrying case, finger rings, sticks and a manual to get you started. I have always wanted to have a Hang Drum, but they are so expensive I have resisted my desire to make that purchase. This Tongue Drum offers a much less expensive investment to experience a similar sound. Again, be careful, because now I want the Hang Drum even more to dive deeper into these steel drum arena. I want to incorporate these heavenly sounds to crossover into some of the different genres in my musical production. If you are considering purchasing one of these instruments, just do it! There is no way you could be disappointed in what it will add to your spirit and general well being! God Bless the entire world with the universal healer.....MUSIC! Participation music is where we will find world peace and harmony! Stop the gloom and doom, and seek unification through music!

It's a very calming sound. My grandkids were very quick to experiment with it and make their own songs. It seemed to relax them and challenge them, as well.

The media could not be loaded. I was really pleased with how good this sounded. The rubber finger sleeves fit nicely for medium sized hands. I also set it in the rain under a drip line and it was very melodious as well.

Loved this instrument, it was a gift for my niece. She enjoyed it so much. She is now learning to play different songs and at the same time learning music. This came with a bag, so she can take it wherever she needs to.

I love this drum so much! From the way it looks to the way it sounds. Its perfect!! I bought it cause I wanted it for my music classroom but love it so much I will keep it home and when needed will bring it with me. It comes with a case as well so its easy to move around. Its beautiful!

Beautiful sound! Great for kids to explore making music in a compact format. Very peaceful sound. You can really play songs on it!