Steel Tongue Drum, Horse 12 Inch 13 Tones Tank Drum C Key Percussion Steel Drum Kit with Drum Mallets Note Stickers Finger Picks Mallet Bracket and Gig Bag(12 Inch 13 Tones Dark Blue)

Our Tongue Steel Drum has become the unexpected star of our household, bringing joy and enchantment into our daily rhythm. As a parent, I couldn't be more thrilled with this musical gem, earning it a well-deserved 5-star review!First and foremost, the quality of the drum is exceptional. The steel construction produces a rich, resonant sound that is both soothing and melodious. The craftsmanship is evident, and the durability ensures that it can withstand the enthusiastic beats of tiny hands – and trust me, our toddler has put it to the test!What sets this Tongue Steel Drum apart is its simplicity and versatility. The intuitive design allows even our youngest family member to create beautiful, harmonious tones effortlessly. The scale of the drum is perfect for little fingers, encouraging a sense of musical exploration and creativity in our toddler. It's a fantastic introduction to the world of music.The vibrant colors and attractive design make the drum visually appealing, capturing the attention of our little one and sparking endless curiosity. It has become a go-to instrument for playtime, providing not only entertainment but also fostering a love for music in our toddler's heart.I appreciate the portability of the drum – it's lightweight and compact, making it easy to bring the joy of music wherever we go. Whether we're indoors or outdoors, the Tongue Steel Drum has become a versatile companion for creating magical melodies on the fly.In conclusion, if you're looking for a musical instrument that not only captivates young hearts but also stands the test of toddler enthusiasm, look no further. This Tongue Steel Drum has brought so much joy and laughter into our home, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to parents seeking a 5-star addition to their little one's playtime repertoire!

Spring cleaning revealed how my grandson has had this gift drum from me for years. In helping him to spring clean, this was the only thing that he wouldn't give up. Great memories, greater sounds.

Great sound! Very solidly built with a nice case for the drumsticks. I absolutely love the finish on the drum. I feel like I'm in Tibet... it's true that the numbers on the tongues are stickers, but they are in good condition. They're probably stickers so that once you get good enough you can take them off and play from memory.

Enamored of the musical notes of rain randomly hitting tuned metal tongues, I bought several of these little instruments to use as they were labeled: rain drums.But they don’t make a sound in the rain. Not a ring or a bong. I bought a couple of different sizes. I gave them to friends. They didn’t work either. So much for rain drums. If that’s what you want, don’t buy these.The drums do work with the little rubber-tipped strikers they come with. Because the tongues are tuned on a pentatonic scale, there are no wrong notes. They make soothing sounds — unless the drums and strikers are used to ding out simple, Western nursery songs. Then whatever sound they make is as jarring as any instrument banged on by a three-year-old.Instead, lightly hit the metal tongues to make meditative Asian sounds that feel good. Maybe they’d add something to a drum circle. My miniature Aussie drags one around the back yard, leaving it in random places. In the grass under the wooden bench. Next to the fence. On the driveway. I don’t know why.

Order arrived on schedule, about 36 hours Prime. Product obviously was used. Canvas case is splattered with mud spots on both sides. Stickers were already applied; some crooked, some peeling off. Followed the Amazon process to exchange it; another one is arriving in two days; free return shipping within 2 months on first one.The drum is nice if you're not looking for one in tune, although the little booklet that comes with it states "...can be adjusted by fine-tuning: pitch down by pressing the tongue for overtone, or by using a file with grinding to file it down at the root of the tongue, and the tongue will be lowered; if it is low tone, please top off the tongue from its bottom." A common means of tuning tongue drums is adding magnets to the back of the tongues; there is a 3.25" opening with a rubber stopper for accessing the inside of this drum.The stickers with dotted 5,6,7 numbers denote notes below the full octave set of notes, and the dotted stickers 1,2,3 denote notes above the full octave; hence the range of notes is G-A-B-C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C-D-E (if in tune). Be sure to reference which stickers go on which tongues.The songs in the book sound like toddler nursey rhymes, so you might want to order more interesting music to start off with. The 16 songs include "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"; "Little Bee"; "Rice Shop"; "Small Rabbit Lambkin"; "Mary Had A Little Lamb"; "Wash Handkerchief". Lyrics, notes, music staff not included - only numbers corresponding to stickers for the tongues (see photo).The drum is of substantial build - weighty, not thin metal. The sound is decent; the drum has potential. Learning to play it could prove a fun challenge.UPDATE: Replacement arrived in two days. The canvas case also had some dirt splatters on it but not nearly as much as the first one - so evidently both came from the factory or seller like that. The new drum also had stickers on it (but weren't crooked, and not peeling off), so maybe they are supposed to - each drum came with a second set of stickers also. The second drum has a much better sound, and not as much out of tune.

Christmas gift for my husband, end up whole family love to play. Great sound and size and price!