{"product_id":"10-medium-octave-steel-tongue-drum-c-major-8-notes-432-hz-gold","title":"10\" Steel Tongue Drum in C Major — 8 Notes, 432 Hz, Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eEight notes in C major, laid out across ten inches of stainless steel in a gold finish. Unlike most sound-healing instruments, this one is bright — the tone is happy and curious rather than solemn, and it invites playing rather than technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium octave sits in a comfortable range, and the octavated notes mean almost anything you play lands somewhere agreeable. Use fingers for a soft, muted attack or the included wooden mallets for clarity and volume; the drum answers differently to each, and most players end up using both in the same sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\" medium octave steel tongue drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 notes, tuned to C major at 432 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium stainless steel construction with gold finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, playful tone — happy and curious rather than solemn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay with fingers or the included wooden mallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, resonant tones with good sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay it with your fingers first. The muted, close attack of fingertips is the sound this drum does best, and it also teaches you where the eight notes sit before you add the volume of a mallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to the mallets for clarity and carry. In a group setting the mallets give definition; alone at home, fingers are usually enough and are considerably kinder to a shared household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is octavated in C major, there are no wrong notes. Play slowly, repeat short phrases, and let the sustain of one note overlap the attack of the next — that overlap is where a tongue drum stops sounding like an instrument and starts sounding like weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eInstrument details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;padding:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;padding:8px\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003e8, medium octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eKey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eC major\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eTuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003e432 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003ePremium stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:8px\"\u003eWooden mallets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f2efe9;padding:22px;border-radius:10px;margin:26px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin-top:0\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0\"\u003eThis is the one to hand to someone who says they are not musical. Eight octavated notes in C major make it effectively impossible to play something ugly, and watching that land is half the pleasure of owning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eHow many notes does it have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight, arranged as a medium octave in C major.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eWhat tuning is used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e432 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eWhat size is the drum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eAre mallets included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Wooden mallets are included, and the drum can also be played with the fingers for a softer attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePremium stainless steel with a gold finish, which the maker notes delivers clear, resonant tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;padding:10px 0\"\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many notes does it have?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Eight, arranged as a medium octave in C major.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What tuning is used?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"432 Hz.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What size is the drum?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"10 inches in diameter.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are mallets included?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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