- FAMILY OWNED FOR GENERATIONS: Meinl is a German family name and market-leading global brand of professional percussion instruments; the company was founded 1951 in Gutenstetten, Germany, and our generations-long family ownership continues today
- WHY IT MATTERS: we keep a family culture of loyal employees that have a passion for music and gear; this allows us to develop deep ties with world-class producers and innovate quickly—resulting in outstanding quality professional instruments
- ZOOM IN: the Meinl Sonic Energy Pocket Steel Tongue Drum has a light and airy sound; its compact size fits in your pocket so you can play virtually anywhere
- HOW IT WORKS: it's simple—use the mallet to tap the steel tongues in any order (there are no wrong notes); the tongues are pre-tuned to a scale, so their notes complement each other
- DRIVING THE SOUND: made with coated high-quality stainless steel in a colorful finish; the steel body is solid, but its sound is delicate and soothing
- COMES WITH MALLET: includes a single mini size wood mallet with synthetic head; this mallet draws relaxing tones from the drum similar to a wind chime
- BY THE NUMBERS: 3" x 3" x 1.85", 4.4 ounces; six notes tuned to A Major scale (A5, B5, C#6, E6, F#6, A6)
- THE TAKEAWAY: you'll be able to play simple tunes in minutes with practically no learning curve; recommended to anyone wanting a soft, tranquil steel drum tone for sound therapy sessions, meditation, yoga, playing at home, or in a classroom
From Meinl Sonic Energy is the Pocket Steel Tongue Drum with six pre-tuned notes for any music lover, teacher or sound therapy practitioner to play. This is an ultra-compact, pocket-sized version of our standard steel tongue drums in a fun size for endless possibilities on where to play. From yoga and sound therapy to classrooms, offices or your coffee table, this 3” diameter drum can be played by anyone, anywhere, regardless of skill. Its pre-tuned scale means there are no wrong notes, and the sound is ethereal and soothing (like a soft steel pan drum). Includes one (1) soft rubber mallet for a full and tranquil tone. Tuned to A Major with a laser-etched Venus Flower emblem in deep navy blue finish. The notes include A5, B5, C#6, E6, F#6 and A6 (each note goes with any of the other notes in the scale, making it easy to play). Designed in Germany, Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturing business that was established in Germany in 1951. Our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality.
