Collection: Lotus drum

Would you like to get to know the Lotus Drum , but don't want to spend hundreds or even thousands of euros?

The Sonodrum Lotus Drum is perfect for you with its price and its enchanting sounds. You can take the models with you everywhere thanks to their sizes!

Since it is a newly created instrument, steel tongue drums already have several names. Tongue drum , lotus drum , hank drum, tank drum, hand drum... Yes, it is about the same element.

They are charming percussion instruments made from recycled metal (our models are made from alloy steel). It is not too difficult to understand these instruments and the Lotus drum music .

What is the best steel lotus drum for beginners? - The Sonodrum models in 20 cm are some of the best Lotus drum sound models for beginners. Great design in a small format that makes them great to take with you, combined with a great price - great value for a new musical instrument.

The range of tongue drums on the market is constantly growing, and finding the right instrument for a beginner can be a daunting task. This article is designed to help you narrow down the best Lotus drums for beginners . So, if you're looking for the right item to get your first Lotus drum experience or to improve your steel tongue drum skills, then read on!

What is a lotus drum?

Let's start with a description of the instrument and how to get started learning a lotus drum. Before we get into how you can start learning and playing the lotus drum . These instruments offer great quality at an affordable price and there are some easier variants that will help you progress quickly. The lotus drum was invented by a Russian engineer, Andrey Remyannikov in 2013.

Lotus drums are compact and have a cute, saucer-like shape. They produce soothing sounds and are often used in meditation , music therapy and yoga. - Lotustrommel.de Experiences is a site with shared experiences about instruments and equipment, especially for beginners.

Check out one or another Lotus drum review to help you find the best musical instruments and equipment for your money. Sonodrum.de is the best place to go if you want to buy a Lotus drum .

Differences between a lotus drum and a tongue drum

There are no differences between the lotus drum and the tongue drum , except when it comes to design. The tongues of the steel drums can be milled in different shapes and one could give priority to the design of the lotus flower at the beginning of the tongue when calling a tongue drum a lotus drum. However, the term lotus drum is now used for all drums of this type , regardless of whether the tongue has a round, square or flower-like design.

Buying a Lotus Drum – What Should You Look Out for?

Sonodrum is all about tongue drums, and they also have simpler models suitable for those who want to buy and play an instrument for the first time.

Product tips Lotus drum

Size – Lotus drums come in a range of sizes. The smallest ones can be very small, but for ease of use we wouldn't recommend anything smaller than 15cm/6" in diameter. As a beginner, you'll need to be very precise with the smallest size.

Small tongue drums – approx. 20 cm

• portable
• about 1.5 kg
• suitable as a Lotus Drum children's model
• limited number of notes
• smaller clay fields

Medium tongue drums - 30 cm

• less wearable, but still OK
• about 3.5 kg
• suitable for music students
• Prices in the middle range
• more space can mean more notes
• can be used double-sided with different scales
• Accuracy is important, but larger tongues can help

Large tongue drums, more than 35 cm

• ideal for meditation and playing at home
• more than 5 kg
• good for gatherings and jamming
• can be more expensive
• Larger drums have larger sound fields and greater versatility
• can be double-sided with different scales

Smaller lotus drums have the advantage of portability. You can easily transport a small tongue drum and take it with you wherever you want. When traveling by plane, it fits comfortably in your backpack and is also much lighter than larger models.

Even a medium-sized lotus drum will fit comfortably in your hand luggage, but you have to consider the additional weight of about 3.5 kg.

Sound - There are a few things to consider when choosing the right lotus drum , as there is a large selection of products. The scale is an important feature that you should consider when choosing your tongue drum. The scale determines the "feeling" or "mood" that can be created when playing the lotus drum. Steel drums are available in the following common scales: chromatic, E minor, pentatonic, diatonic, C major or D major.

The last two scales are the most commonly purchased, and you can get them from Sonodrum. However, there are more options than these, so it is important that you do your research before you buy a Lotus drum for children, for example . There is also the Thomann Lotus drum .

• Minor scales are generally considered darker, more melancholic or contemplative. A C sharp scale, for example, is considered very melancholy.
  
  
• Lotus drum notes in major scales, on the other hand, are considered happy and upbeat. A C major scale is very positive.

To hear how they differ - it's a small difference, but definitely noticeable in terms of vibe - you should listen to as many as you can. There are lotus drum YouTube videos to get a feel for what the different sounds sound like.

There are several ways to cut the reeds. This contributes to the look of the instrument, but in each case they are cut in a specific way to fit the instrument and produce the desired tones. Sometimes with the help of magnets.

The designs take into account different types, sizes and shapes of tongue drums. On the website with recommended lotus drums you will also find a beautiful design of the PREMIUM Sonodrum. In our opinion it is the most beautiful on the market.

Lotus drum test – how good is our lotus drum

The Lotus drum test on the Fitforhobby website has shown that Sonodrum is the test winner in terms of popularity! So you can buy your Sonodrum products without worry and learn with the Lotus drum . Reviews on Facebook or Instagram only refer positively to the range on our website.

Sonodrum Lotus Drum soothing sounds – easy to play

There are many different reasons why one might want to use a lotus drum. Aside from being a great instrument, it is also a medium for achieving inner peace.

Whether you're on your way to a jam session with friends or attending a therapy session with the doctor, you're likely to come across the soothing, mystical sound of a steel tongue drum . And as the Lotus Drum test winner, you'll find us everywhere!

The notes are very relaxing. For this reason, lotus drums are a great musical accompaniment for meditation work. Their soothing and relieving sounds create a calming ambience. The combination of meditation and steel tongue drums can be very relaxing.

How to play a lotus drum?

For the smaller tongue drums, mallets are the best way to play given the limited space for the notes on the drum. It might be difficult to combine power and accuracy well here, whereas fingers and hands work well when playing the largest instruments.

The kit that accompanies the actual product contains:

• the lotus drum you have chosen,
• 2 mallets
• a carrying bag
• a Lotus drum instruction and
• Lotus Drum Songs

There is hardly an instrument that is easier to play than a lotus drum!

Conclusion – Lotus Drum

It doesn't matter what you want to call it, lotus drum, tongue drum or steel tongue drum.

It is one and the same musical instrument that will accompany you during your yoga exercises, meditation and a jamming session with friends. The best thing about it? You don't need any special musical training to be able to play it.

It's actually really easy and you'll soon get the hang of creating relaxing sounds. And then you'll be able to play lotus drum songs before you ever imagined it. Have fun!

FAQ about the Lotus Drum