Tenor-Tongue Drum out of padouk, 8 tones, D minor pentatonic
The tenor tongue drum is especially suitable for working with children.
The 8-note tenor tongue drum from feeltone is the perfect instrument for working with children. It allows you and the little ones to feel the rhythm while playing in a unique way. The drum has feet on the bottom and on one side, so you can also use it as a reclining version. It is often used in nurseries, clinics and facilities for people with disabilities for mindfulness exercises and to promote body awareness. Positive effects can be observed in hyperactive children in particular. Attention is directed inwards, the body is perceived again and the child can calm down.
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Tenor slit drum at a glance:
- Tuned in D minor pentatonic
- Tone sequence: D - E - G - A - B - D - E - G
- Woods used: Padouk (Pterocarpus soyauxii), pine (Pinus)
- Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 35 cm
- Accessories: 2 mallets, hygrometer
- Ideal size for children, 100 cm long
- Disinfectable
- Biologically treated with hard wax oil
- Made in Germany - by feeltone
Sound example of the tenor tongue drum in padouk
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10 notes in D minor, pentatonic
You have two options for placing your tenor tongue drum.
The 8-note tenor slit drum from feeltone is the first instrument with the "feeltone idea" on the market. It uniquely implements the "feel the sound" principle and allows you to feel the rhythm while playing.
Playing surface at the top:
- Two children sit at the ends of the drum and play the tongues with mallets.
- The vibrations are felt in the body and interactive drumming begins.
- Creativity and rhythm as communication are encouraged.
Playing surface on the side:
- The drum is tilted on its side and padded.
- A child lies on it while a player gently strikes the sound tongues.
- The vibrations have a calming effect and can influence the breathing of the person lying on the drum.
The tenor slit drum can also be played purely as a percussion melody instrument. It can be used in a vertical position or as a bench (caution: do not sit on the reeds).
Where is the tenor tongue drum best used?
In kindergartens, clinics and facilities for people with disabilities , the drum is often used for mindfulness exercises and to promote body awareness. Positive effects can be observed with hyperactive children in particular. Attention is directed inwards, the body is perceived again, the system calms down and the child can be better integrated.
What are the tones of the tenor tongue drum?
The 8 notes are tuned pentatonically in D minor and arranged so that the left hand starts at the bottom left of the lowest note. The next note is played on the right and so on until the highest note is reached. This arrangement allows both clear rhythmic sequences and intuitive experimentation with the timbres. Melodies build up slowly and the drum can be played with mallets as well as with the fingers and hands.
How to play the tenor tongue drum
The mallets can be used to strike the notes rhythmically and clearly. The player can also let the mallets dribble on the notes, creating fascinating sound patterns that can be combined with the simple striking of the tongues.
Material and workmanship of the tenor tonge drum
The tenor slit drum is made of air-dried wood and is cleanly tuned. It is identical in construction to the larger bass snare drum. We use padouk, a tonewood with excellent vibration properties and a longer resonance. As an alternative, we use ash, which is similar in quality to padouk and comes from local forests. If you are interested in a tenor slit drum in ash in D minor pentatonic - please contact us.
Disinfection is possible
Our instruments are now finished with an antibacterial and disinfectable hard oil surface treatment. This natural oil is biodegradable and provides safe protection, ideal for clinics, institutions and daycare centers.
- Quick-drying natural oil
- Low solvent content and pleasant odor
- Antimicrobial effect according to ISO 22196:2007
- Certificate on request
Production of the tenor tonge drum
The slit drum is a product of the finest feeltone craftsmanship made from high-quality materials, lovingly manufactured from the plank to the tuning in the north-east of Germany on the beautiful Baltic Sea and shipped all over the world.
Product safety information:
Product: Tenor tongue drum
Manufacturer: feeltone - Ingo Böhme, Am Sonnenacker 2, 17440 Lassan
Email: shop@feeltone.com
Publication: before December 2024
Danger warning:
You can pinch your fingers if they are inserted into the slots or openings of the drum. By sitting on the reeds of the drums or by hitting or wedging objects too hard in the openings between the reeds, reeds can break or splinter and splinters can be drawn in or cut at these points. Splinters on the instrument must be removed immediately. Avoid inserting objects into the opening on the underside, as this can lead to jamming. Do not hit people or animals with the mallets.