What is ? Tongue Drum Tank Drum Tongue Pan - which and what to buy. 

hello!!! do keep me posted on your drum journey! enjoy your drum! Have a blessed day!

Thank you so much. Keep me posted on your new tongue drum. Which one did you ended up getting?

awwww.....thank you! I was worried because I wanted to do this review video without editing. hahaha and no practice/test run either. have a blessed day!

Sounds....and music are the vibrations of life. Everything vibrates around us. Balancing us....allowing us to see the beauty of our surrounding.Allowing us to FEEL the world. Have a blessed day.

Thank you. I was so nervous making that video- AM glad that I was able to provide informations. Have a blessed day.

Thank you. I just really enjoy these drums.

Hellllooo!!!!! OKOK...I demand you to dust off the HAPI drum! hahaha! I still have 2 Hapi drums in my collection. Is the one you got there the tunable HAPI? I have one tunable HAPI and the o0ther one is NOT---but they are real steel- so said, you can tune them with magnets like I did mine! OK.......wipe off the dust of the HAPI. Give it a good cleaning and BANG away!!!! oh yea....I got my magnets from Harbor Freight....under $10 bucks! Have a great day!

Thank you. Am happy to hear that.

Gm! Which ones do you like so far? I am planning to make a video soon on all the better tongue drums- Rav,ArtQuint,Pulsar etc. Have a great day!

Glad it was helpful!Have a blessed day!

Thank you ,Denise. Am grateful that I am to share my blessings. have a blessed day.

You are very welcome! Thank you for the kind words. Let me know which you decided to get. Or any questions- that I can help with. Have a blessed day.

Thank you so much!! Have a blessed day!

Glad I could help! These drums are fantastic. I use the smaller ones to teach kids about music and motor skills ......at the same time meditation.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you kindly! Blessings.

Thank you so much! Have an awesome day!

Hi. Thank you so much for the encouragement! Have a blessed day!

Am happy and glad that you discovered these awesome drums.keep us posted. Let us know which one you decided to purchase.

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! Have a blessed day!

Thank you! You are so welcome!

you are welcome! let me know if you have any questions!

I actually love the NOVADRUM. To me, its one of the most underrated maker/company. All their drums are solid. And talking about sustain? Novadrum has amazing sustain! The sounds are just perfectly balance. You will hear the difference btwn the Hluru and Novadrum. I love the woodsy, deep sounds from my Novadrum.

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Hello. You cant go wrong with the RAV VAST.....Art Quint.....NovaDrum etc. And the latest entry to the tongue drum market- the FROG Drum. Artisan tongue drums--- and companies/makers : I support all of them. and can vouch for them personally as I have their products Have a blessed day.

Thank you, Jaime. Am happy to be able to share.

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Glad you like them!

Good Morning! And thank you. Have a blessed day!

My daughter is 8 now. I have been using these drums to put her to sleep since she was a baby. She started “playing” with them as a toddler. Her “first” drum was an 8 note 10”. Sounds are very therapeutic. Some see these as colors. While some hear them as different pitches.I chose the 8 notes for her as its the least complicated-plus its only for the “sounds”. The lesser notes and bigger tongues made it easier for her to hit the notes. If yours are 6 now…I ll say got with a 12” 13 and up notes. More notes will allow her to “learn to play” songs. I use these drums to teach kids meditation as well.

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a blessed day!

You are so welcome! Its a passion. Our passion. Happy drumming! 5 minutes a day, keep the "blues" away?

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You are so welcome! Am glad I was able to share/help

You are welcome! Am happy to share. Glad it was helpful!

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for the encouragement , Ellie! I plan to make more to discuss the better drum selections out there.

Thank you.....the wild child was in and out....barging in occasionally with her gang of thugs- dog and cats.........have a blessed day!

Thank you. That's such a great encouragement! this particular video review was my first and honestly, I was skeptical on making it. But encouragements flike yours really helped me a lot. I am glad that the video was helpful. Have a blessed day.

There are so many options right now out there. For every budget! You are going to be very happy with the 13 notes drum. Have a blessed day!

GM. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day!

My pleasure!

The art quint’s drums are my favorites.

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@@maxandchloemeditation You too ❤️

Boris is an amazing maker. I have a video on my channel that I used it as a singing drum! Did that a few times in my meditation class and they loved it

You are welcome! Thank you

Thank you so much! Have a blessed day.

GM! nothing is more exciting than getting your VERY VERY VERY first tongue drum!firstly, congrats! Hope the drum will take you on to many beautiful journeys. Enjoy what you picked----the drum called out to you. You can always upgrade later on. Have a wonderful day!

GM! You are 100% correct! Personally, I hesitated getting the NovaDrum because of the "size" UNTIL I played one! I was shocked....literally by the size and the sounds! Great harmonics.....excellent playability....and compact! I kinda, have to disagree with you on the sounds- I think that the Nova is perfect. It can definitely hold its weight in compare to the "big boys". The Nova has its own unique sounds. Maybe NOT as bright - which I prefer sometimes. To me, it is between the Rav, Art Quint meets Pulsar- then raised by Guda.

1- the 10" is actually a good size - mine has 8 notes- which is PERFECT for the size. It's perfect for personal meditation purpose. 2- I like Kalimbas. Actually, have 2 that I play with my daughter every now and then. All said, when it comes down to these drums- buy it/them to your budget. There is no right, nor wrong. As long as you are happy with it. Simply said, enjoy them. Have a blessed day.

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Thank you ,Norma. Have a blessed day!

you are the most welcome. Have a blessed day! let me know what or which you decide on.

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There’s actually a lot more. I plan to make another (or2) videos based on “prices” very soon. It can get pretty “confusing” especially with so many out there. And the price difference.

the blue-is one with the brass rim? Thats the Rav vast! Amazing drum. I have 3 brass rim(newer) and 2 older(rubber rimmed) Either or- you can't go wrong with the Rav vast.

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Thank you for your kind word. we all, pay it forward. Making the world a better place. We start with self. Blessings.

Thank you.I guess it was a tad scary being my first "speaking" video. But since then, you guys actually "helped" me overcoming self- myself! So thank you again. have a blessed day!

Thank you!Am happy to share . Have a blessed day!

Heeeyaaa Clint. If budget allows it, definitely buy what you can afford-eg: better one etc.The handpan is an amazing instrument, the sounds are simply awesome. The tongue pans - on the other hand, are really unique instruments. Especially with their long sustain and less maintenance compared to the handpan.

@@maxandchloemeditation thanks for adding that to your reaction on the comment. Can you share what maintenance is needed on the handpan? Thank you so much!

And to the tong drum? What is the difference between the necessary maintenance? Thank youuu 🙂

Actually, they all are. Each has its own magic.Have a blessed day.

​@@maxandchloemeditation I got mine from Amazon yesterday. 😍 I'm hearing some dead spots... But also, as a drummer need to learn how to approach this instrument in a melodic fashion. All I seem to want to do is bang on it, and play it much faster than the tones want to allow. 😅 🥁

You're so welcome! I will.

Thanks for the encouragement ! I tried! Hahaha....constantly looking around and "waiting" to see when will my 8 years old daughter and her gang of thugs(cats and dog) to barge in the room! yes, both cats follows her everywhere.....Dog? That's her bodyguard!

ooooo that's exciting! Please let me know which one you decided to get! Its gonna be a wonderful journey! Have a blessed day!

Thank you.

Thank you so much for the kind words. My mother in law ,,,simply said- she loves playing my drum every time she comes over. She "don't want one" but only want to play them when she is here. So I got her mallets as well. I actually did a video on mallets a while back. Now back to mallets- there are so many options. Different mallets produces "different sounds'. Have you tried other mallets beside the one you have? My in-law loves the wool covered ones as they produced softer and gentler tones. ---- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-f0kQHXZOVfc.html

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Thank you. My principle of life is very simple. Enjoy what you do. Either with these drums….etc…..do and play what makes you happy. What makes you smile. And that smile…ear to ear….that ‘s the most important thing. The gift of joy. Doesn’t matter if it’s a $50 drum or a $3000 drum. Exactly just that, not what Or how much……enjoy your blessings, my friend.

Glad you enjoyed it! yea...I was a bit nervous doing this hahahaha but am glad many found it helpful!

Hiya Mark!My Yw pulsar is on its way to me Hahaha.I am excited about that. Scale is Ysha Savita 12 notes 432hz----And thats all I know. The rest will be surprises fro Maksim(YW Pulsar). My daughter already agreed to do the unboxing with me- PS- she is the biggest critic. yup 7 years old!

@@maxandchloemeditation nice i look forward to see that! Ive played around with some cool 15 note custom scales on the pulsar website

Thank you for the encouragement.These tongue drums are so important to me as I use them for personal meditation/healing as well as teaching/healing others. have a blessed day.

well, my friend. you are 100% right. There is NO set terminology for these instruments- except- Handpan(even that is debatable per HANG/PanArt-UFO,Pantam etc) & Steel Tongue drum. Basically, all...ALL can be classified as STEEL Tongue Drum(except the "handpan"). These definitions were coined by various makers to differentiate the instruments- making it easier for people to identify them. Tonguepan were coined because of their size- similar to handpan. Tank drum - because they were MADE from 2 halves of propane tank. Tongue drum are usually used for generic- off the shelves steel tongue drum(but NOT handpan size-). So all said- Its really for identifying purposes, but each has a history of why.If you search for tonguepan- you will get Rav,Art Quint,Pulsar,Eox,Orion etc showing up. If you search for Tank Drum, you will those(Bubbhatankdrum,DreamDrums etc) and tongue drum- you will see mostly massed produce drums. All said, there is NO set, defined terminology, just labels created to...again...identify each drum. Playing with hands or mallets are subjective...and also based on the drums(sizes). I find playing with fingers- you can control the emotions of the sounds(loudness, resonance and tonality) I use both mallets and hand depending on my classes/sessions. Massed produced drums are usually made with/by the same mold, hence 1-2 scale availability- but sold by many companies with their own branding. They are usually single tone/pitch. Better drums(tonguespans) usually comes in multiple scales and tuning(440hz/432hz). Each tongue can produce up to 8 harmonies/overtones(like a thick chord)- just like the handpan where the player can add/mute a third, fifth etc)- allowing more expressions during their playing. Material used- this is a very interesting topic- most better drum makers will use hardened steel and will choose one with better metal/steel consistency Massed produced- usually use any metal(steel/copper/alloy steel etc). All in all....no matter what, which and why- as long as the owner is happy with their drum(s)...and the sounds- the magic is done! Enjoy the magic of these drums- Have a blessed day!

you are welcome! let me know which you decided to get! Stay blessed, my friend.

@@maxandchloemeditation I started like you with little tongue drums first, then I got a clanging bigger one I don't care for, then a big 14 tone dish shape in c, and now I have a d & c key 15 note dish drums. I like the sound of the dish shape drums. But all the bigger ones I got were on sale no more than 100. 00. I also have 5 different kalimbas, a quena flute in G from etsy, finger cymbals, bongo, a digereedoo, travel size cajon drum, spoons percussion instrument, various singing bowls, and a set of harmonicas in every key. Lol I would love to say I've mastered any one of these instruments, even just a little. I like to play and these are my toys. My grandkids and I explore these together. I've decided to save niw for a big tank drum. It's going to take a long time but that's ok.

Thank you- from man from Malaysia

heeeeeellllllooooooooooo!!! I agree....you do get what you pay for. Thats the hardest part about doing this video! I have a non profit that I teaches kids-drumming(with my hidden agenda- Meditation). All said, a lot- so many people wanted/would love to own these wonderful instruments but many can't afford it. Thats what prompted me to make the video. And to differentiate the different terminologies associated with these drums. Most inexpensive drums(Amazon etc) usually come in 1-2 scales- C Major being the common standard(massed produced).

You're welcome. Have a blessed day!

Yes. You should!

Its not and never easy trying to buy anything these days! I will make a video soon on mid range pans/drums which I personally, prefer that as their first drum. it really depends on "what" you want it for. To play along with "popular music" or personal(meditation etc). What are your "needs"?

thank you so much. thats the best encouragement a person can ever ask for! Thank you.......

Amazing post! The only reseller that I recommend is PeoplesGoodsShop from Etsy if you are looking for Rav vast. Thank you again for such detailed advise!

@@maxandchloemeditation I’ve seen on Etsy that there are sellers of New RAV Vast but older models for a great price. Worth to check it out. 😉

Thank you 😁 Buying these drums can be scary especially the more expensive ones......and with so much and many available----wish I was a bit more educated in the beginning of my journey. Yup- I got a few tin cans......but nonetheless....it was and has been a wonderful journey.

GM! These Amazon sellers comes and go. But all honesty- these tongue drums are usually manufactured by the same few factories in China. The main thing is quality control. Always buy only from Amazon Prime sellers- if the quality is "off" - you can return it without any hassle(Prime sellers). Try to get at least 10" and up. Smaller drums are good but they are not going to have enough tongues and the sounds are going to be tinny. Bigger drum(s) will have bigger tongues, which translate to better resonance & projections. More tongues(minimum 11 but 13-15 is best) will allow you more notes- 2 octaves or so. Giving you more "options" on/with songs. Lomuty is fine....Have a great day.

@@maxandchloemeditation This is very helpful, thank you so much!

Just checked my past orders-haha- The gold drum is not available anyone on Amazon. The similar that I found-www.amazon.com/dp/B07QN424WS/ref=twister_B0B3RBPY3K?th=1.

Hellllloooo! Hey...end of day...its not about the price----its about how you feel. How the drum(s) made you feel.Life is precious. Have a blessed day!

Thank you. Thank you.it was hard for me---hahaha- as I am somewhat a perfectionist. But am learning and "growing" with each video. now...bacl to the xylophone....I am thinking of getting one- MYSELF! These drums are great....I think exploring options(and sounds) are exciting. So I say- get (buy) what resonates with you. If xylophone....then xylophone it is . ....regarding the dog and cats....they do show up randomly in some of my videos....especially the cats. Hahaha, they enjoy lending the vocals to the recording. have a blessed day.

Well said, Sean. "get what you can afford" Of course, we all want the more expensive, better drums.....who doesn't, right? I treat all my drums as individual instruments. Each has their own tonality and each with their own personality. Thats the beauty of these.I haven't tried the new Kosmosky yet- the one with harmonics and overtones. I am at the point that I am selling off some drums to "make" room for more hahahahaha! So said, I am down to 26 from almost 40.

ooooo nice. I missed Bali! I wanna go back! I was in Malaysia last year but due to time. I didn't get the chance to visit Bali-although it was on my list!Hopefully 2024! Anyway.....did you find anything interesting?

Unfortunately I dont. I offered them to the local kids through my non profit- Project Children United. I dont consider myself a great tongue drum player. I use these tongue drums to teach kids the fundamental of music, rhythm and motor skills- but my "hidden agenda" behind my classes are really to teach them meditation. Through sounds and breathing. the sounds of these drums really calmed them down a lot. Teach them how to breathe btwn notes....of course, I try to make it fun at the end of the classes* FREE PLAY*----which 99% of the time....I ll be leaving the class with headaches(10 plus kids banging away)...BUT always with a smile.

You are welcome. have a blessed day!

Thank you.I do have a few makers in mind- but not set on ONE just yet. The Quint Art D major is so tempting right now. And my YW Pulsar is on its way....Let's see how things are in the next few months.Just so much to choose from.....

Hi there down under! Both of my brothers graduated from universities there.I am in the states. Anyway.....Most artisan drums will be over $200.I don't see much options on Amazon.Au. on tongue drums except the few Chinese made tongue drums - which are mostly in the scale/tune of C. I wouldn't worry so much about frequencies- 432 vs 440. Honestly.......they are just selling gimmicks. Yes with 440 - its easier and has the ability to play with other instruments(guitars etc). 432 will sound a bit "off" when played with 440 instruments. I call 432 a gimmick because to "get the properties" or for the "frequencies" to work- it has to be a continuous drone.Most people won't get the "healing properties"unless the person is super in tune or in alignment already. Other than that, Its just another selling point for most. now back to the limited selection on Amazon....and if you must- Get the biggest drum you can get: like this (www.amazon.com.au/ORORA-Steel-Tongue-Drum-Notes/dp/B0BHTL57Z2/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=tongue+drum&qid=1696641612&sr=8-16 ). let me know what or which you decide to get. I always suggest Amazon because if you "don't like it" - you can easily return it. Have a blessed day!

Oh nice! which do you have on your list?

Well. I won’t do a “comparison “ video per se. because each of these instruments are in the league of their own. Great in their own ways. But I will do a review of the pulsar soon. So far, I am loving the pulsar. It’s truly a unique instrument

Oh that’s my Asteman handpan from Amazon. I had a Novapan and a Balisteel previously but sold both- and/but kept the Asteman as my practice pan until I can get a quality handpan. Today- do I recommend getting the Asteman? Yes and no, after sales service are literally non existence with Asteman. Asteman is and will be a hit or miss. They have NO quality control. But if u need or must get one -BUY only from/with Amazon Prime. Make sure that the seller is an Amazon prime seller. If it’s not in tune after you rcvd it. , you can easily return it. Again, please make sure that the seller is an Amazon Prime seller.

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