Hi ! I use tongue drums for therapy in a memory care facility. My little peeps just love it. I make sure the drums are all in the same key..I float a little Native American flute over the tongue drums (sometimes hulusi... sometimes kalimba) . With some of my peeps, this is the first instrument they have ever played and some are in their 90's! They are beginning to listen to each other when to come in and they're even teaching each other different tips. These are people who don't know where they live or remember their last names. We keep getting more tongue drums and I bring my own in along with frame drums and sometimes a guzheng. They love to get down and jam. Like you said "Music for Everyone"!
Thanks man! I ordered one and then watched your video, I’m even more excited for it to arrive tomorrow! I dabble with guitar, bamboo flute, and piano, so I am beyond excited! Thanks for your review/opinion/encouragement! 😎
In my youth, I spent so much time behind a drum set in punk bands. But now that I am older, I am really enjoying meditation, and meditation style druming. My wife suprised me with a tounge drum for Christmas, and I am absololutley loving it!
I just got my tongue drum yesterday.That’s how I stumbled onto your channel. I’m into the same stuff you’re talking about- music, myth and magicik. Subscribed!
I'm 67 years old with no music skills whatsoever but between this drum and a handpan, I just love hearing the tones and want to play some myself. Really enjoyed your video!
Wow! Thanks for the comment. These instruments are pretty amazing, right? I’m sure if you grab one, you’ll be playing some enchanting melodies in no time! And hand pans are a lot of fun too… I’ll have to make a video specifically about them soon.
I find the best way to learn to play this is with the lowest note toward me. Once I learned the 4 basic chords it became really easy; 752, 513, 613, 461. I play with my hands, which is tricky to get the hang of but I like having that physical connection with it over mallets.
@@Flippokid totally agree. With any sort of tongue drum or hand pan, I think most people will find that as one of the more natural positions. Also to me it just kind of makes logical sense that the notes get higher as they go further away.
Thanks, i bought one today, a 14 inch 15 note, D minor, I can't play guitar any more, I just need my music, the vibrations, this instrument will fit for me well...
Thanks! Actually I have a video about RAV drums also and a few shorts where I play mine. In my opinion they’re both variations on slit drums, but RAV is different enough to be its own thing due to the complicated tongue geometry.
In general I have found that fingers sound warmer and softer. The mallets are sharper and louder. On cheaper drums that are less resonant, it’s harder to play with your hands.
the particular 14note Hluru drum you have is really nice for a budget priced drums, I play it all the time. It has a nice earthy tone that is very soothing for me. it is also easy to play with hands as well. I have a play list of songs played on this drum here if anyone is interested in hearing some more - ruclips.net/p/PLl9Ja6mnPlbDi7BRpT68yGV7EaXmJU_yv
Got one coming in a 14 inch, same color and everything for $75. Try this, say toy boat three times as fast as you can, then do it again. If you can't do it, just think it without saying it and you'll still screw it up.
@@AerikArkadian in all seriousness, do you remove the plastic plug in the bottom of the drum? I saw someone set it a pillow, seems like it would loose a lot of sound.
My bottom plug feels like rubber. I keep it in or there are too many overtone vibrations and it sounds buzzy. If I set my drum directly on our tile floor, you can hear the feet vibrating. I find that I get a much better sound by setting it on a bath mat… it’s enough to dampen the foot vibrations but doesn’t touch the metal of the drum. Obviously takes a little bit of experimentation to find the best sound.
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Hi ! I use tongue drums for therapy in a memory care facility. My little peeps just love it. I make sure the drums are all in the same key..I float a little Native American flute over the tongue drums (sometimes hulusi... sometimes kalimba) . With some of my peeps, this is the first instrument they have ever played and some are in their 90's! They are beginning to listen to each other when to come in and they're even teaching each other different tips. These are people who don't know where they live or remember their last names. We keep getting more tongue drums and I bring my own in along with frame drums and sometimes a guzheng. They love to get down and jam. Like you said "Music for Everyone"!
Wow that is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your experience and for using music in such a positive way to help people!
Thanks man! I ordered one and then watched your video, I’m even more excited for it to arrive tomorrow! I dabble with guitar, bamboo flute, and piano, so I am beyond excited! Thanks for your review/opinion/encouragement! 😎
In my youth, I spent so much time behind a drum set in punk bands. But now that I am older, I am really enjoying meditation, and meditation style druming. My wife suprised me with a tounge drum for Christmas, and I am absololutley loving it!
What a fantastic gift! How has your previous experience on drum kits transferred to this particular type of instrument?
I just got my tongue drum yesterday.That’s how I stumbled onto your channel. I’m into the same stuff you’re talking about- music, myth and magicik. Subscribed!
Welcome to M3! Glad to have you! Be sure to check back in and let me know how it’s going with your new tongue drum.
I'm 67 years old with no music skills whatsoever but between this drum and a handpan, I just love hearing the tones and want to play some myself. Really enjoyed your video!
Wow! Thanks for the comment. These instruments are pretty amazing, right? I’m sure if you grab one, you’ll be playing some enchanting melodies in no time! And hand pans are a lot of fun too… I’ll have to make a video specifically about them soon.
Love my tongue drum, I am totally not musically inclined and I can make pretty sounds with it.
That's what makes them so cool!
I love your humor!!!! 😂😂😂😂
I find the best way to learn to play this is with the lowest note toward me. Once I learned the 4 basic chords it became really easy; 752, 513, 613, 461. I play with my hands, which is tricky to get the hang of but I like having that physical connection with it over mallets.
@@Flippokid totally agree. With any sort of tongue drum or hand pan, I think most people will find that as one of the more natural positions. Also to me it just kind of makes logical sense that the notes get higher as they go further away.
❤ Thanks for the tips. I’m looking to purchase one
Awesome! Glad it helped. Let me know which one you decide on.
Yay, we love the drums
Well then let's play sometime!
My boyfriend plays the steel drum, I just bought him one for Christmas as well
That’s fantastic! What a cool gift. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks, i bought one today, a 14 inch 15 note, D minor, I can't play guitar any more, I just need my music, the vibrations, this instrument will fit for me well...
@@Henry-n7n8 glad you are finding a way to still make music! Keep it up!
@@AerikArkadian getting older changes how I did things in the past, have to look for a different future
Great drum! Just reminds me of RAV Vast as it looks like a knockoff, lol!
Thanks! Actually I have a video about RAV drums also and a few shorts where I play mine. In my opinion they’re both variations on slit drums, but RAV is different enough to be its own thing due to the complicated tongue geometry.
How do these tongue drums sound when played with hands?
In general I have found that fingers sound warmer and softer. The mallets are sharper and louder. On cheaper drums that are less resonant, it’s harder to play with your hands.
Thank you
You’re welcome. Hope you enjoyed the video!
Good
Glad you think so!
the particular 14note Hluru drum you have is really nice for a budget priced drums, I play it all the time. It has a nice earthy tone that is very soothing for me. it is also easy to play with hands as well. I have a play list of songs played on this drum here if anyone is interested in hearing some more - ruclips.net/p/PLl9Ja6mnPlbDi7BRpT68yGV7EaXmJU_yv
I think so too. Glad you're enjoying it and playing the tongue drum!
Please present me one here in India it is very expensive.
I’m not sure where your best bet is. I find a lot on Amazon.
@@AerikArkadian you are very miser artist handsome.
Got one coming in a 14 inch, same color and everything for $75. Try this, say toy boat three times as fast as you can, then do it again. If you can't do it, just think it without saying it and you'll still screw it up.
Toy boat, toy boat, toy boat.
Toy boat, toy boat, toy boat.
Did I do I right? Enjoy your drum!
@@AerikArkadian in all seriousness, do you remove the plastic plug in the bottom of the drum? I saw someone set it a pillow, seems like it would loose a lot of sound.
My bottom plug feels like rubber. I keep it in or there are too many overtone vibrations and it sounds buzzy. If I set my drum directly on our tile floor, you can hear the feet vibrating. I find that I get a much better sound by setting it on a bath mat… it’s enough to dampen the foot vibrations but doesn’t touch the metal of the drum. Obviously takes a little bit of experimentation to find the best sound.
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Ritual? You mean worship!
Are there frequently times when the two words are synonymous though?