Thank you Mark! A compliment like yours deserves a new video. Please check some of my recent videos, and let me know what you think. Am I getting better or worse? 😂 I’ve found that training on other instruments like tabla, piano, frame drums, and actually electronic pads improve my tung drum techniques.
You make it sound wonderful. Could you please do another video and film the drum from above? I have the same model and I m a beginner. I would love to learn how to keep that rhythm.
Sorry for my delayed response. I gave this one to a family that really needed it. I plan to order a G major scale next, but the scale layout is similar. I’m working on a better way to video from a player’s view in my home studio. I’ve also been thinking about adding a chest-mount for GoPro. My equipment list far exceeds my current budget...
I’m in love with the drum roll techniques, I’m a beginner with a propane tank drum and I don’t know where I can teach myself how to be better and learn those techniques
Thanks tenayamarlie! I love using rolls, particularly bounce techniques. Most of what I practice are Single, Double, and various combinations. Just keep trying to increase your speed every day! Let me know if I can help you. I offer lessons on Zoom, Meet, and other platforms. Thank you for watching and commenting! Keep your rhythms going!!
@@keithwarren2417 I like G minor! Meinl is rumored to have more keys on the way. Currently, A Akebono, A minor, and G major are the only options. What kind is your tank drum?
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist if you had a link for a reasonable priced one thats would be great? I think after a stressful day this would be such a good way to unwind for myself and my young daughter, she has autism and connects deeply with music, (we listen to this video alot). My funds are just a bit tight at the moment. Thank you in advance
@@damion5910 The Meinl tongue drum is advertised at 299 usually with shipping included. I can probably save you a little bit if you make an order with me. If you're interested, send a message to info@drum4work.com
I also have some new models coming soon for more videos. I'd love to share them with you and your daughter! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. It's so inspiring to hear my music is helping in some way.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist thank you IL check that out. we love the sound and ambiance the drum can make, and being simple in design I feel it's one we could both gasp to play. Your videos have definitely helped push us to pursue one of are own. We are looking forward to your new videos, I hope they continue to spread the good vibes, especially over here in the UK ✌️and finally thank you for taking the time to respond.
Although I’ve not tried yet with this model, all metal tongue drums are able to be tuned with small magnet on the underside of the keys. Move closer to the end to lower the pitch, or closer to where it’s connect to raise. Harmonics can affect tuning range. I’ll have to try on this instrument, and let you know. Unfortunately, I’m temporarily sold out, so I’ll respond as soon as the new order arrives.
Dear Jeff Holland Thank you for this inspirational video, approachable and encouraging. I have been researching tongue drums for weeks now. After all the research I now am in love with the Nav Rast Hand drums. Wow! Unfortunately they are out of my range @ the moment. I commented below so forgive me if this is a bit of a repeat I am asking for your advice. I finally decided on Natarji Tongue drum A Akebono only to find out its is sold out. Thomann wrote back and said that it would not be available until sept/oct, don’t think I can wait, could use the healing of the drum now. They were trying to convince me to buy the Rav Nast, I wish, possibly in the future. These are the three I have narrowed it down to: 1. Meinl A Akebono (the one you are paying) 2. Hapi Slim A Akebono 3. Thomann Natarji C 16” 432Hz I would be thrilled with any of these. Can you recommend where to purchase the Meinl A Akebono? I looked the company up the other night before I found your video. I am really trying to find the best price, as I am not working and this is a hail Mary for my healing. I have been clinically depressed and dealing with a serious back issue for years. Thank you kindly.
Hi Maggy, I’m glad to help you get a healing instrument. I can order the Meinl, and have it shipped to you. Email me at jeff@drum4work.com for details.
Thanks for the demo! (Not many good Meinl tongue drum demos out there.) I’d pay the money for this one; what folks commenting don’t realize is that while you CAN find tongue drums for way less, you’ll need to accept flat notes and thin sound. As they say in the islands: Good thing no cheap, cheap thing no good!
Thank you Joanna! Yes, that’s very true. This is a very consistent instrument. I’ve played a few, and the notes are much more equal resonance. They’ve also improved with every generation.
Thanks Jeff. I have a cheaper version Akabono scale but some of the notes do not ring which is annoying. Do ALL the notes ring nicely on this instrument? Please? Thank you for your wonderful playing.
Hi Peter, all the notes rang according to their tonal range. I tried to demonstrate the balance by walking up and down the scale in the first moments of this video. I'm sorry to hear some of your notes do not ring. Did you buy it new recently? I sold this particular instrument years ago, but I currently have one in G minor that sounds great. Every one I've tried from Meinl seemed to resonate evenly. There's a bit of technique practice to find the "sweet spot" on each note, and harmonic variations can affect sustain and overall sound quality. That's one of the mysteries about metallic percussion instruments. Metal alloy varies from piece to peace.
Bonjour, avez vous des vidéos ou des tablatures pour permettre d'évoluer sur cet instrument ? Je viens d'en avoir un et j'aurais aimé trouver une méthode pour progresser. Merci pour votre aide.
Veuillez excuser ma traduction française. Je vais essayer de créer des instructions vidéo pour vous. J'ai surtout appris en expérimentant. C'est un instrument encore trop nouveau pour avoir de nombreuses publications. C'est peut-être un besoin que je peux aider à combler. Amusez-vous à jouer et regardez certaines de mes autres vidéos jouant du tongue drum pour apprendre de nouveaux modèles. Surtout, jouez avec une touche légère, apprenez la gamme et quels motifs sonnent bien ensemble, puis amusez-vous à être créatif avec votre bel instrument.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist super. Merci beaucoup. Je veux bien quelques vidéos de votre part. J’expérimente de mon côté mais je pense avoir besoin de quelques exemples aussi. Merci encore.
@@Bettyfish 376 / 5,000 Translation results Quelle clé est votre instrument ? A Akebono ? J'ai vendu ces tongue drums le mois dernier. Je commande plus aujourd'hui. Quand ils arriveront, je créerai de nouvelles vidéos. J'essaie généralement de garder un G mineur, et Meinl a un magnifique nouveau sol mineur que j'espère acheter. Je commande également environ 20 petits tongue drums en C majeur à utiliser dans mes programmes scolaires et de bibliothèque. J'adore jouer de ces instruments !
hi there Jeff, great video. I am looking to purchase one of these but I am completely new. shops sell 3 tuning setting A Minor, G Major and the one in your video A Akebono. What are the differences please? any help appreciated. kind regards Phil
Hi MTB, there all natural notes (no sharps or flats), so there’s just slight differences in the scales. A minor is relative to C major, but minor keys sound a bit more emotional. G major is a happy key. A Akebono is a Japanese variation that has a bit of both. Hope that helps. If you’re in the continental USA, I can drop ship to you. Usually I can save you a few dollars.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist Hey Jeff, thanks for your rapid reply. I'm in the UK. I think I am going to buy the black version in A Akebono. No-one has it in stock in the UK, presemably because COVID has affected production in Thailand? Even Amazon don't have it in stock. Can you get significantly different sound with different mallets. Thanks for your help.
@MTB 5 Sorry to hear about the stock issue. Hopefully they’ll replenish soon. I don’t think my distributor can ship internationally. You can definitely get textural variations using different mallets. I’ve used a variety of keyboard percussion mallets. Rubber is a nice balance of tone and attack, but I also have used nylon brushes and fingers. It all works. The only limit is our imagination!
Hey Jeff! Great vid. I purchased the same Meinl Super Sonic Tongue Drum for my girlfriend and she loves it! The note chart was not included in the package however. Could you post what the notes of each tongue is, beginning with the tongue at the 12:00 position. Thanks so much, brother!
Hi Igloo, so sorry about my response time. I’ve been on vacation for a couple weeks (although I’m actually working on a new studio space and tiny home). The notes from lowest to highest are: A3 B3 C4 E4 F4 A4 B4 C5 (A Akebono scale)
Hi there Jeff, Thank you for sharing this amazing video (and the others). I have never played any instrument, and I don’t know if I would be very good at it. But the Handpan has been calling me for years now. I find it to be an incredibly beautiful and meditative instrument. I thought I would start out with a tongue drum to see if I can somehow get comfortable with playing an instrument. Then decide to properly invest in a Handpan. Anyway, I narrowed it down to the model you are playing, but I am unsure about which tuning to chose from the 3 they offer. What would you recommend for someone who has never played, and how would you describe the emotional sound difference from the 3? Sorry for the long comment. Thank you for reading and for your help. Cheers. L.
Hi L, These tongue drums are a great intro to handpans. All 3 scales are very similar note-wise, but slightly unique in their characteristics. The A Akebono is easy to wander around, because being based on a Japanese scale, you can start or move anywhere, and the notes all resonate well together. The most popular seems to be A minor, because so many songs are in the key of C (relative major), it just sounds familiar. G major produces a little happier scale, and that has become my personal favorite. I hope this helps. Picking a scale is the hardest decision, and it’s really a personal journey. After deciding which scale, your only choices are brown or black for the finish. I like both, so I probably can’t influence there. I would probably suggest G major in black, but I’m happy to help if you have more questions. These instruments are much more consistent in sound quality than most other steel tongue drums in this price range. I’m a reseller, and I can drop ship anywhere in the continental USA. Let me know if I can help. I may be able to save you a few dollars.
Thank you so much for your help. Unfortunately I am based in Europe so I could not place the order via you, but I ordered it via the Meinl website directly. I got the vintage brown A Akebono. Like the one you are playing. I love it already! Thanks again. Cheers. L.
Jeff, my son is turning 14 and begging me for one. I can't afford it. Not a good one. What do you suggest? Do you know where I can buy a used one? I'm looking everywhere.
Hi @Kittywampus Drums- Sorry for my delayed response time! No dampening material. I've noticed that you can dampen or open high notes by adjusting center cover. I agree, the Akebono scales are fun and easy to play!
Hopefully you’ve found the right key to your question. There could always be a relationship through relative keys, yet a tongue drum and a handpan are two very different instruments.
Very nice video. Regards from India. Can you tell me if you were practicing random strokes or was it a practised session. Will love to watch more such videos.
Hi Zap, I was improvising for the first time in this tuning just getting to know the instrument. I've developed some better patterns now to make a composition, and I'll share some more videos soon.
Hi, Sandy Cassidy. There are 3 available tunings for the Meinl Sonic Energy tongue drum. This video is A Akebono. There are also A minor and (I believe) G minor tunings. They all sound great.
Hi Jerry! It’s hard to avoid the overtone clash on any tongue drum. Check out sone of my new videos, where I’m trying to muffle a little better. Thanks for the comment. Let’s keep the rhythms going!
Been seeing how these are made by the thousands and by many makers. Cost of production for MOST tongue drums is less than a few dollars, but cost TONS. depressing. And NO... Quality isnt vastly different... Again, as I learned. Crazy. Beautiful sounds though.
Beautiful artwork can be made for free with inspiration, the right materials, research, craftsmanship, and motivation. I've considered making tongue drums, but there is a science behind them that takes a while to master. Better materials and tuning methods increase costs. There are definitely differences in quality from one maker to the next. So far I've compared Meinl, AquaDrum, Idiopan, Hapi, RAV VAST, Gouda, and quite a few more companies, as well as more regional makers than I can remember over the last 20 years. I like Meinl for their consistency, tone, and price (around $300), although spending more could improve subtle tone improvements and playability.
Matthew Bagley Sure, there are many different price ranges. From $75-750. You get what you pay for with quality, consistency, and tuning. This is one I’ve found that is a nice balance between cost and quality.
There's been a patent debate from PanArt, who produced the original Hung, but I don't know of any other companies that have even applied for a handpan patent. Prices are based on fine-tuning and experience. Meinl handpans are made by a contracted maker, as many instruments in their product lines. I like the consistency I've found in their tongue drums. The quality is there.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist I agree. I follow another YTer named Musical Molly Khan who reviews various tongue drums, and some of the cheap ones are pretty much junk. Even a real musician such as her (or you) can't get a good sound out of them. There's no sweet spot on several tongues. And so you get what you pay for. BUT, you are always paying more when a patent is involved. I just don't see the handpan use spreading very fast at those prices. Once it's off patent, which is a 20 year thing with no renewal in this case, hardly a blink in the lifetime of classical music, I think it will take off like violins, guitars, etc. It's not the first instrument to be throttled with a patent, but generally those that have patents are electronic (e.g. a Yamaha keyboard). The handpan may be the first acoustic instrument to be throttled with a patent. It's just sadly...capitalism. But tongue drums sound beautiful, too.
@@ShimmySnail The Hung was invented in 1999-2000, although I'm not sure when the patents were applied, or if they've added to them since then. I'm not sure the patents are valid with many of the countries that are building handpans now. I still don't know of any patents on the tongue drum, as it was an evolutionary instrument made first from recycled propane tanks. I've also hoped both of these instrument groups continue to develop mainstream exposure. There's some amazing developments in the last few years, as to quality and performance capabilities. Thanks for supporting discussions that can help inspire this movement to grow.
@@HM-rf7yh Sorry for my misunderstanding. Yes, I've been experimenting with clip-on lavaliere microphones, but I filmed this impromptu with just the camera mic. I'm working to improve my videos for voice, and I plan to do more voice-overs for my instructional videos. Thanks for clarifying. It helps me learn.
Please check out some of my current studio videos. This was just an impromptu unboxing that I recorded on my phone. I’m sorry about the production quality. Thanks for watching!
Love the Bird jamming with you ☮️&❣️
Music is the universal animal language too!
You are clearly in the zen zone… Wonderful, and thanks for posting.
I try to stay in the zen zone! I need to video it more often.
Loved this, man. Beautiful playing and sounds. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Love how the Carolina Wren calls blend into the rhythm...
I heve the same. Just purchased it. Need to learn howe to use it. Thanks for the video. 🙏🏻
Wonderful playing a great balance between the rhythm and the melody. You had good control and choices to keep any dissonance out. Well done.
Thank you Mark! A compliment like yours deserves a new video. Please check some of my recent videos, and let me know what you think. Am I getting better or worse? 😂 I’ve found that training on other instruments like tabla, piano, frame drums, and actually electronic pads improve my tung drum techniques.
You make it sound wonderful. Could you please do another video and film the drum from above? I have the same model and I m a beginner. I would love to learn how to keep that rhythm.
Sorry for my delayed response. I gave this one to a family that really needed it. I plan to order a G major scale next, but the scale layout is similar. I’m working on a better way to video from a player’s view in my home studio. I’ve also been thinking about adding a chest-mount for GoPro. My equipment list far exceeds my current budget...
Beautiful sound. I may have to get one of these.
Lee Bo They’re only about $300. One less zero than a handpan! Love to jam with you again soon. Been missing you at our drum circles!
Love the environment you’re sitting in!😅
Yesss i loooove this you are fantastic! And the bird was loving it as well✨❤️
Great Jeff!! Thank you
Very nice
Thank you
It's amazing 😻 I need one
I’m in love with the drum roll techniques, I’m a beginner with a propane tank drum and I don’t know where I can teach myself how to be better and learn those techniques
Thanks tenayamarlie! I love using rolls, particularly bounce techniques. Most of what I practice are Single, Double, and various combinations. Just keep trying to increase your speed every day! Let me know if I can help you. I offer lessons on Zoom, Meet, and other platforms. Thank you for watching and commenting! Keep your rhythms going!!
I also have a propane tank drum, in g minor, have u found any videos on your specific drum?
@@keithwarren2417 I like G minor! Meinl is rumored to have more keys on the way. Currently, A Akebono, A minor, and G major are the only options. What kind is your tank drum?
I come back to this video often. Really need to get one
I can help you get one!
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist if you had a link for a reasonable priced one thats would be great? I think after a stressful day this would be such a good way to unwind for myself and my young daughter, she has autism and connects deeply with music, (we listen to this video alot). My funds are just a bit tight at the moment. Thank you in advance
@@damion5910 The Meinl tongue drum is advertised at 299 usually with shipping included. I can probably save you a little bit if you make an order with me. If you're interested, send a message to info@drum4work.com
I also have some new models coming soon for more videos. I'd love to share them with you and your daughter! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel. It's so inspiring to hear my music is helping in some way.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist thank you IL check that out. we love the sound and ambiance the drum can make, and being simple in design I feel it's one we could both gasp to play. Your videos have definitely helped push us to pursue one of are own. We are looking forward to your new videos, I hope they continue to spread the good vibes, especially over here in the UK ✌️and finally thank you for taking the time to respond.
Hi! Sounds so cool! 😁 Is this model possible to tune? Of not, do you know something similar(price/size) that can be tuned? Thanks!
Although I’ve not tried yet with this model, all metal tongue drums are able to be tuned with small magnet on the underside of the keys. Move closer to the end to lower the pitch, or closer to where it’s connect to raise. Harmonics can affect tuning range. I’ll have to try on this instrument, and let you know. Unfortunately, I’m temporarily sold out, so I’ll respond as soon as the new order arrives.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist Aaah ok😁 Thank you for the quick response!
Beautiful
Dear Jeff Holland
Thank you for this inspirational video, approachable and encouraging.
I have been researching tongue drums for weeks now.
After all the research I now am in love with the Nav Rast Hand drums. Wow!
Unfortunately they are out of my range @ the moment.
I commented below so forgive me if this is a bit of a repeat I am asking for your advice.
I finally decided on Natarji Tongue drum A Akebono only to find out its is sold out. Thomann wrote back and said that it would not be available until sept/oct, don’t think I can wait, could use the healing of the drum now.
They were trying to convince me to buy the Rav Nast, I wish, possibly in the future.
These are the three I have narrowed it down to:
1. Meinl A Akebono (the one you are paying)
2. Hapi Slim A Akebono
3. Thomann Natarji C 16” 432Hz
I would be thrilled with any of these. Can you recommend where to purchase the Meinl A Akebono? I looked the company up the other night before I found your video. I am really trying to find the best price, as I am not working and this is a hail Mary for my healing. I have been clinically depressed and dealing with a serious back issue for years. Thank you kindly.
Hi Maggy, I’m glad to help you get a healing instrument. I can order the Meinl, and have it shipped to you. Email me at jeff@drum4work.com for details.
Thanks for the demo! (Not many good Meinl tongue drum demos out there.) I’d pay the money for this one; what folks commenting don’t realize is that while you CAN find tongue drums for way less, you’ll need to accept flat notes and thin sound. As they say in the islands: Good thing no cheap, cheap thing no good!
Thank you Joanna! Yes, that’s very true. This is a very consistent instrument. I’ve played a few, and the notes are much more equal resonance. They’ve also improved with every generation.
very nice sound. which size is it, 12"?
Yes. 12" W x 6 ½" H x 12" D
Pretty cool
Maravilhoso!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I have one too and wish , one day, could I play like you!
Thanks Jeff.
I have a cheaper version Akabono scale but some of the notes do not ring which is annoying.
Do ALL the notes ring nicely on this instrument?
Please?
Thank you for your wonderful playing.
Hi Peter, all the notes rang according to their tonal range. I tried to demonstrate the balance by walking up and down the scale in the first moments of this video. I'm sorry to hear some of your notes do not ring. Did you buy it new recently? I sold this particular instrument years ago, but I currently have one in G minor that sounds great. Every one I've tried from Meinl seemed to resonate evenly. There's a bit of technique practice to find the "sweet spot" on each note, and harmonic variations can affect sustain and overall sound quality. That's one of the mysteries about metallic percussion instruments. Metal alloy varies from piece to peace.
Bonjour, avez vous des vidéos ou des tablatures pour permettre d'évoluer sur cet instrument ? Je viens d'en avoir un et j'aurais aimé trouver une méthode pour progresser. Merci pour votre aide.
Veuillez excuser ma traduction française. Je vais essayer de créer des instructions vidéo pour vous. J'ai surtout appris en expérimentant. C'est un instrument encore trop nouveau pour avoir de nombreuses publications. C'est peut-être un besoin que je peux aider à combler. Amusez-vous à jouer et regardez certaines de mes autres vidéos jouant du tongue drum pour apprendre de nouveaux modèles. Surtout, jouez avec une touche légère, apprenez la gamme et quels motifs sonnent bien ensemble, puis amusez-vous à être créatif avec votre bel instrument.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist super. Merci beaucoup. Je veux bien quelques vidéos de votre part. J’expérimente de mon côté mais je pense avoir besoin de quelques exemples aussi. Merci encore.
@@Bettyfish 376 / 5,000
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Quelle clé est votre instrument ? A Akebono ?
J'ai vendu ces tongue drums le mois dernier. Je commande plus aujourd'hui. Quand ils arriveront, je créerai de nouvelles vidéos. J'essaie généralement de garder un G mineur, et Meinl a un magnifique nouveau sol mineur que j'espère acheter. Je commande également environ 20 petits tongue drums en C majeur à utiliser dans mes programmes scolaires et de bibliothèque. J'adore jouer de ces instruments !
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist le mien est en A minor.
hi there Jeff, great video. I am looking to purchase one of these but I am completely new. shops sell 3 tuning setting A Minor, G Major and the one in your video A Akebono. What are the differences please? any help appreciated. kind regards Phil
Hi MTB, there all natural notes (no sharps or flats), so there’s just slight differences in the scales. A minor is relative to C major, but minor keys sound a bit more emotional. G major is a happy key. A Akebono is a Japanese variation that has a bit of both. Hope that helps. If you’re in the continental USA, I can drop ship to you. Usually I can save you a few dollars.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist Hey Jeff, thanks for your rapid reply. I'm in the UK. I think I am going to buy the black version in A Akebono. No-one has it in stock in the UK, presemably because COVID has affected production in Thailand? Even Amazon don't have it in stock. Can you get significantly different sound with different mallets. Thanks for your help.
@MTB 5 Sorry to hear about the stock issue. Hopefully they’ll replenish soon. I don’t think my distributor can ship internationally. You can definitely get textural variations using different mallets. I’ve used a variety of keyboard percussion mallets. Rubber is a nice balance of tone and attack, but I also have used nylon brushes and fingers. It all works. The only limit is our imagination!
Love it!
Sublime 👍
Hey Jeff! Great vid. I purchased the same Meinl Super Sonic Tongue Drum for my girlfriend and she loves it! The note chart was not included in the package however. Could you post what the notes of each tongue is, beginning with the tongue at the 12:00 position. Thanks so much, brother!
Hi Igloo, so sorry about my response time. I’ve been on vacation for a couple weeks (although I’m actually working on a new studio space and tiny home). The notes from lowest to highest are: A3 B3 C4 E4 F4 A4 B4 C5 (A Akebono scale)
nice video man
Thank you!
Hi there Jeff,
Thank you for sharing this amazing video (and the others). I have never played any instrument, and I don’t know if I would be very good at it. But the Handpan has been calling me for years now. I find it to be an incredibly beautiful and meditative instrument.
I thought I would start out with a tongue drum to see if I can somehow get comfortable with playing an instrument. Then decide to properly invest in a Handpan.
Anyway, I narrowed it down to the model you are playing, but I am unsure about which tuning to chose from the 3 they offer.
What would you recommend for someone who has never played, and how would you describe the emotional sound difference from the 3?
Sorry for the long comment. Thank you for reading and for your help.
Cheers.
L.
Hi L, These tongue drums are a great intro to handpans. All 3 scales are very similar note-wise, but slightly unique in their characteristics. The A Akebono is easy to wander around, because being based on a Japanese scale, you can start or move anywhere, and the notes all resonate well together. The most popular seems to be A minor, because so many songs are in the key of C (relative major), it just sounds familiar. G major produces a little happier scale, and that has become my personal favorite.
I hope this helps. Picking a scale is the hardest decision, and it’s really a personal journey. After deciding which scale, your only choices are brown or black for the finish. I like both, so I probably can’t influence there. I would probably suggest G major in black, but I’m happy to help if you have more questions. These instruments are much more consistent in sound quality than most other steel tongue drums in this price range. I’m a reseller, and I can drop ship anywhere in the continental USA. Let me know if I can help. I may be able to save you a few dollars.
Thank you so much for your help. Unfortunately I am based in Europe so I could not place the order via you, but I ordered it via the Meinl website directly. I got the vintage brown A Akebono. Like the one you are playing. I love it already!
Thanks again. Cheers.
L.
That’s awesome. Let me know if I can help you in any way. How cool if we could start an A Akebono Zoom jam?
Where did you purchased it, I’m searching a good ones like that?
I’m an endorser for Meinl, so I purchased directly. Where are you located?
Jeff Holland, Sonic Artist I’m located in Canada
Jeff, my son is turning 14 and begging me for one. I can't afford it. Not a good one. What do you suggest? Do you know where I can buy a used one? I'm looking everywhere.
So sorry I missed this message. The Meinl is a little under $300. I can help you find one if you like. Sometimes I run across used ones too.
I equally love to play kalimba. Not exactly the same, but still very enlightening.
Inspiring.
Thank you so much!
love it
Does meinl put dampening material between the notes? Akebono scales are fantastic.
Hi @Kittywampus Drums- Sorry for my delayed response time! No dampening material. I've noticed that you can dampen or open high notes by adjusting center cover. I agree, the Akebono scales are fun and easy to play!
Does that mean that the A tuning is the closest to sounding like a hand pan?
Hopefully you’ve found the right key to your question. There could always be a relationship through relative keys, yet a tongue drum and a handpan are two very different instruments.
Wow😮
The birds enjoy it
Very nice video. Regards from India. Can you tell me if you were practicing random strokes or was it a practised session. Will love to watch more such videos.
Hi Zap, I was improvising for the first time in this tuning just getting to know the instrument. I've developed some better patterns now to make a composition, and I'll share some more videos soon.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist would love that keep spreading the peace and music 😌👍
@@raktim24 Thank you! Let's keep the rhythms going!!
I'm confused, the description for the Meinl Sonic Energy Steel tongue drum states it's turned to A Minor.
Hi, Sandy Cassidy. There are 3 available tunings for the Meinl Sonic Energy tongue drum. This video is A Akebono. There are also A minor and (I believe) G minor tunings. They all sound great.
Straight jamming
Ohhh! Sounds great! How long did it take you to get to this point?
I’m still learning! This was the first time I’d played this scale, but I’ve played similar instruments for about 10 years.
Set your goal and enjoy every step you take!
I have one coming
Awesome! What scale did you order?
Ouch, they weren't done tuning that one. Same problem with the Pearl. But well played, and an otherwise enjoyable performance.
Hi Jerry! It’s hard to avoid the overtone clash on any tongue drum. Check out sone of my new videos, where I’m trying to muffle a little better. Thanks for the comment. Let’s keep the rhythms going!
Master
Forever student
Been seeing how these are made by the thousands and by many makers. Cost of production for MOST tongue drums is less than a few dollars, but cost TONS.
depressing.
And NO...
Quality isnt vastly different...
Again, as I learned.
Crazy.
Beautiful sounds though.
Beautiful artwork can be made for free with inspiration, the right materials, research, craftsmanship, and motivation. I've considered making tongue drums, but there is a science behind them that takes a while to master. Better materials and tuning methods increase costs. There are definitely differences in quality from one maker to the next. So far I've compared Meinl, AquaDrum, Idiopan, Hapi, RAV VAST, Gouda, and quite a few more companies, as well as more regional makers than I can remember over the last 20 years. I like Meinl for their consistency, tone, and price (around $300), although spending more could improve subtle tone improvements and playability.
I've found a few I love with wonderful sounds on Ebay for $40-60
beautiful sounding propane tank. But 300 bucks? that's absurd, you can get these off bran for half that.
Matthew Bagley Sure, there are many different price ranges. From $75-750. You get what you pay for with quality, consistency, and tuning. This is one I’ve found that is a nice balance between cost and quality.
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They're also about 1/10th of the cost of a handpan because their design isn't patented. I can't wait until those things are off patent.
There's been a patent debate from PanArt, who produced the original Hung, but I don't know of any other companies that have even applied for a handpan patent. Prices are based on fine-tuning and experience. Meinl handpans are made by a contracted maker, as many instruments in their product lines. I like the consistency I've found in their tongue drums. The quality is there.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist I agree. I follow another YTer named Musical Molly Khan who reviews various tongue drums, and some of the cheap ones are pretty much junk. Even a real musician such as her (or you) can't get a good sound out of them. There's no sweet spot on several tongues. And so you get what you pay for. BUT, you are always paying more when a patent is involved. I just don't see the handpan use spreading very fast at those prices. Once it's off patent, which is a 20 year thing with no renewal in this case, hardly a blink in the lifetime of classical music, I think it will take off like violins, guitars, etc. It's not the first instrument to be throttled with a patent, but generally those that have patents are electronic (e.g. a Yamaha keyboard). The handpan may be the first acoustic instrument to be throttled with a patent. It's just sadly...capitalism. But tongue drums sound beautiful, too.
@@ShimmySnail The Hung was invented in 1999-2000, although I'm not sure when the patents were applied, or if they've added to them since then. I'm not sure the patents are valid with many of the countries that are building handpans now. I still don't know of any patents on the tongue drum, as it was an evolutionary instrument made first from recycled propane tanks. I've also hoped both of these instrument groups continue to develop mainstream exposure. There's some amazing developments in the last few years, as to quality and performance capabilities. Thanks for supporting discussions that can help inspire this movement to grow.
Sound is low. My vol is up high.
Check my new videos to see if the sound is higher. Thanks!
How loud do you want it? Buy a pre amp and then you can make this video as loud as you want.
@@JeffHollandSonicArtist not much difference but I meant your voice, It's hard to hear what your saying. My apologies for not clarifying.
@@HM-rf7yh Sorry for my misunderstanding. Yes, I've been experimenting with clip-on lavaliere microphones, but I filmed this impromptu with just the camera mic. I'm working to improve my videos for voice, and I plan to do more voice-overs for my instructional videos. Thanks for clarifying. It helps me learn.
Your mic is too far away I can barely hear you.
Please check out some of my current studio videos. This was just an impromptu unboxing that I recorded on my phone. I’m sorry about the production quality. Thanks for watching!
Does that mean that the A tuning is the closest to sounding like a hand pan?
Technique has more relation to handpan than key. Handpans come in many different keys.