Frog Drum A Integral | Large melodic metal instrument

Frog Drum A Integral is a large melodic metal instrument of the handpan type with 9 tones in A Integral tuning. It has a full, long-sounding tone, a pleasant reverberation, and wide expressive possibilities - from gentle melodic playing to more lively rhythmic motifs. The A Integral tuning has an open, melodic character and is well suited for meditation, relaxation, fluid melodic playing, and gentle musical accompaniment. Compared to G Pygmy, it has a higher fundamental tone, so it sounds slightly higher.

Thanks to harmoniously tuned tones, you can intuitively sound the instrument, listen to individual tones, search for your own motifs, and gradually master the feel for touch, rhythm, and dynamics.

It is played primarily with the fingers. The Frog Drum sensitively reacts to the strength, location, and method of touch, thus allowing for gentle slow playing, fluid melodic motifs, and more expressive rhythmic playing. Thanks to its larger body, it has a full sound and longer reverberation than smaller metal drums.

You can enjoy its sound at home, during meditation, relaxation, gentle musical accompaniment, and during dynamic rhythmic playing. You can also listen to and try it out in person in our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou.

Key features

• large melodic metal instrument of the handpan type
• 9 tones in A Integral tuning
• full sound with long reverberation
• open, melodic tuning character
• higher fundamental tone than G Pygmy
• intuitive sounding and playing by ear
• played primarily with fingers
• suitable for gentle melodic playing and dynamic rhythmic motifs
• suitable for meditation, relaxation, personal enjoyment, and musical accompaniment
• larger body and more pronounced resonance than smaller metal drums

Specifications

• Type: melodic metal instrument of the handpan type, Frog Drum
• Number of tones: 9
• Tuning: A Integral
• Tones: (A2) C3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 E4
• Diameter: approx. 51 cm
• Height: approx. 16-18 cm
• Weight: approx. 5.9 kg

How to play the instrument

Place the Frog Drum in front of you or on your lap and sound the tones with your fingers. The instrument reacts to the strength, location, and method of touch, so you can play gently, more expressively, slowly, or in a faster rhythm.

Thanks to the A Integral tuning, the tones naturally harmonize with each other. You can search for simple melodic motifs, repeated rhythms, calm accompaniment, and your own improvisation. For smoother playing, it is good to gradually develop a feel for touch, rhythm, dynamics, and movement between individual tones.

Frequently asked questions

How many tones does it have and what is the tuning?

It has 9 tones in A Integral tuning: (A2) C3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 E4.

What is a Frog Drum?

Frog Drum is a large melodic metal instrument of the handpan type. In its character, it is close to RAV Vast type instruments — it has a long-sounding metal tone and is played primarily with fingers.

What is the difference compared to G Pygmy?

A Integral has a different set of tones and a higher fundamental tone, so it sounds slightly higher. The character of playing and use are similar; the difference is primarily in the tuning and the overall sound of the scale.

Is the Frog Drum also suitable for beginners?

Yes. You can start intuitively sounding the instrument even without previous experience. However, for smoother melodic and rhythmic playing, it is natural to gradually master the feel for touch, rhythm, and dynamics.

What character does A Integral have?

A Integral has an open, melodic character. It is suitable for meditation, relaxation, fluid melodic playing, and gentle accompaniment, but it also allows for more lively rhythmic playing.

Can it be played dynamically and rhythmically?

Yes. Frog Drum allows for gentle slow playing and more expressive rhythmic motifs. It reacts well to the strength and method of touch, so it offers space for dynamics, accents, and livelier playing.

How big and heavy is it?

It has a diameter of approx. 51 cm, a height of 16-18 cm, and weighs approximately 5.9 kg.

Can I listen to and try it out?

Yes. You will find a video or sound sample for this instrument. You can also try it out in person in our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou.