Hangpans, Handpans, Tongue Drums and Log Drums are popular instruments for people of all ages. Used in meditation, folk music, music education and music production these instruments help you to make joyous sounds. We carry the best brands including Meinl Sonic Energy, SWP, Pearl Percussion, and Opus more. These instruments are manufactured in wood, steel and environmentally friendly materials as well as a huge variety of colours and textures. Call us in store 02 6260 2847 and chat with or professional percussionist about which instrument is best for you.
Awakening Tongue Drum - 8-Note - G Major, #687 Natural Blue Burst
SKU: PPPMTD8GMF-687
$399.00 In Stock
Opus 10" Metal 11-Note Lotus Style Tongue Drum D Major in Chestnut W/ Carry Bag
SKU: ETDSL1011-II
$279.95 In Stock
Opus 12" Metal 11-Note Lotus Style Tongue Drum C Major in Chestnut W/ Carry Bag
SKU: ETDSL1211-II
$369.95 In Stock
Pearl Awakening Series 8-Note Tongue Drum - A Akebono - Natural Brown Burst
SKU: PPPMTD8AKBF-688
$399.00 In Stock
Pearl Awakening Series 9-Note Tongue Drum - C Akebono - Natural Purple Burst
SKU: PPPMTD9AKBF-692
$449.00 In Stock
Pearl Awakening Series 9-Note Tongue Drum - C Major - Natural Crimson Burst
SKU: PPPMTD9CPTF-691
$449.00 In Stock
Pearl Awakening Tongue Drum - 9-Note - C Lydian, #690 Natural Orange Burst
SKU: PPPMTD9LYDF-690
$449.00 In Stock
What is a Hangpan or Handpan?
Hangpans and Handpans are essentially the same instrument. As with many percussion instruments, this category of music instruments often assumes manufactures names based on brand. Handpans are derived Caribbean steelpan or steel drum, originally made from forty-four gallon oil barrels. The main difference is that you play the steel drum with mallets and the handpan with your hands. The most important feature on hand pans is how they are crafted and tuned. Handpans require carful tuning by an artisan. They come in a variety of scales often reflecting a mood or emotion. As with most modern instruments manufacturing has been improved allowing for a wide range of price points.
What is a Tongue Drum? Slit drum musical instruments have a long tradition. Log drums were originally carved out of a piece of wood remaining popular in traditional cultures such as Papua New Guinea. Metal Tongue Drums are a relatively newcomer to the percussion family. Originally made from LPG gas cylinders where the artisan cut various length slit tongues in the canister creating various tones when played with a mallet. Today’s tongue drums are crafted in steel and best produced on CNC laser cutting machines producing instruments in numerous music scales.
The Groove Warehouse is the home of tongue drum Australia, handpans Australia. Our online store is always open, we ship to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Darwin. Please use or chat line or call us instore 02 6260 2847 for professional advice.