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.
FOUR UNCLES Rain Drum for Outside, Steel Tongue Drum -6 Inch 8 Notes - Hand Pan Drums with Travel Bag,Music Book & Mallets, M
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Price: 16.99
Last update: 04-10-2025
About this item
High-End Percussion Instrument：Our steel drum is made of high-alloy that has better corrosion resistance and heat resistance. Accurately cut by hand made sound crisply and beautiful
Bathing soul' sound：This Steel tongue drum can produce a clean, ethereal, Buddha-like sound. Accompanied by the ethereal and pure drumming, you can instantly feel the inner relaxation or joy that have reached inner peace. Forget the sadness, forget the pressure, and obtain the redemption of the soul
Wide Usage：Steel tongue drum are suitable for yoga, music education, zen tone, meditation, spiritual rehabilitation, concert accompaniment, pray for family peace and luck. The cute and fashionable appearance is loved and welcomed by everyone, and those who love music not miss it
Perfect Ideal Gift：Hand drum is a wonderful gift for your lover, friends or babies. Can not only let your babies train hearing development, and the visual development. Helps you develop brain power, patience, memory, socially and fosters creativity! Attractive design will make party more unique. It is the best birthday or meaning festival gift
Music Set Included：This music instrument package includes: Steel Tongue Drum x1, Drum Bag x1, Drum Mallets x2, Drum Mallets Holder x1, Music Score x1, Spare Notes x2, Finger Picks x6. Equipped with these musical parts, just bring a sense of exploration and find your inner yourself
Bathing soul' sound：This Steel tongue drum can produce a clean, ethereal, Buddha-like sound. Accompanied by the ethereal and pure drumming, you can instantly feel the inner relaxation or joy that have reached inner peace. Forget the sadness, forget the pressure, and obtain the redemption of the soul
Wide Usage：Steel tongue drum are suitable for yoga, music education, zen tone, meditation, spiritual rehabilitation, concert accompaniment, pray for family peace and luck. The cute and fashionable appearance is loved and welcomed by everyone, and those who love music not miss it
Perfect Ideal Gift：Hand drum is a wonderful gift for your lover, friends or babies. Can not only let your babies train hearing development, and the visual development. Helps you develop brain power, patience, memory, socially and fosters creativity! Attractive design will make party more unique. It is the best birthday or meaning festival gift
Music Set Included：This music instrument package includes: Steel Tongue Drum x1, Drum Bag x1, Drum Mallets x2, Drum Mallets Holder x1, Music Score x1, Spare Notes x2, Finger Picks x6. Equipped with these musical parts, just bring a sense of exploration and find your inner yourself
Product information
| Body Material | Alloy Steel |
|---|---|
| Included Components | Music Book, Case |
| Manufacturer | FOUR UNCLES |
| UPC | 750743214188 |
| Item Weight | 1.04 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 6.85 x 6.81 x 4.41 inches |
| ASIN | B08LG7CV5F |
| Item model number | FOUR-UNCLES-001 |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #1,092 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #8 in Steel Drums |
| Date First Available | October 21, 2020 |
| Color Name | Blue |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Size | 6IN |
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