Happy Drum "Ocean" G-minor | Melodic metal drum

Happy Drum "Ocean" G-minor is a melodic metal drum with 8 tones in minor pentatonic tuning. It belongs to the popular "happy drums" - instruments that children and adults without musical experience can easily play. Compared to the A-minor drum, it has a lower fundamental tone, so it sounds deeper. It has a full, pleasant sound and long reverberation. Thanks to pentatonic tuning, the tones naturally harmonize with each other, so you can play by ear, without notes and without complex learning.

It is played primarily with soft mallets. You can play with one mallet or two mallets - individual tones, simple melodies, gentle rhythms, repeated motifs, and your own improvisation. You can also play gently with your fingers; the sound is then quieter and softer.

Happy Drum is suitable for meditation, relaxation, music therapy, group playing, home playing, and for children. It is supplied including bag and mallets.

Key features

• 8 tones in G-minor pentatonic tuning
• lower fundamental tone than the A-minor drum
• deeper sound
• full sound with long reverberation
• softer minor character
• easy intuitive playing without notes
• played primarily with soft mallets
• bag and mallets included

Specifications

• Type: melodic metal drum Happy Drum
• Number of tones: 8
• Tuning: G-minor pentatonic
• Diameter: approx. 23 cm
• Height: approx. 13 cm
• Weight: approx. 2 kg
• Packaging: bag and mallets

How to play the drum

Place the drum on your lap or in front of you and sound the individual tones with soft mallets. One mallet is suitable for individual tones and slower melodies; two mallets allow for smoother playing, gentle rhythms, and faster alternation of tones.

You can play by ear, without notes. For simple songs according to numerical notation, you can mark the tones with numbers. You can also play with your fingers, but the sound is quieter and softer.

Frequently asked questions

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

It has 8 tones in G-minor pentatonic tuning.

What is the difference compared to the A-minor drum?

G-minor has a lower fundamental tone, so it sounds deeper. The character of playing and use are very similar.

What does minor tuning mean?

Minor tuning has a softer and calmer character than major tuning. It is suitable for meditation, relaxation, and slower intuitive playing.

Do I need to know how to play a musical instrument?

No. Happy Drum is very accessible even for beginners. You can play by ear, without notes and without previous experience.

Is it played with one or two mallets?

You can play both ways. One mallet is simple for individual tones, two mallets are suitable for smoother and rhythmic playing.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. Playing is intuitive and can be mastered by a beginner or a child.

Can I listen to and try it out?

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