LENA Drum MINI D | Purple

LENA Drum "Mini" is a small melodic steel tongue drum with 6 notes in D pentatonic tuning. It fits in your palm or pocket, making it easy to bring with you on trips, to school, on a hike, or anywhere you want to play.

It is played mainly with soft mallets. You can play with one mallet or two mallets - simple melodies, gentle rhythms, or short repeating motifs. You can also play it gently with your fingers, producing a quieter and softer sound.

Pentatonic tuning means that the notes harmonize naturally with each other. Playing is therefore easy even for children and complete beginners. The drum comes in a purple finish, including a bag and mallets. It is suitable for travel, for a first introduction to melodic steel tongue drums, and as a lovely gift.

Key Features

• 6 notes in D pentatonic tuning
• very small and lightweight, fits in the palm of your hand
• easy to play even for children and beginners
• played mainly with soft mallets
• possibility to play with one or two mallets
• bag and mallets included in the package

Specifications

• Type: melodic steel tongue drum
• Number of notes: 6
• Tuning: D pentatonic - F#5 A5 B5 C#6 E6 A6
• Diameter: approx. 8 cm
• Height: approx. 5 cm
• Weight: 127 g
• Color: purple
• Package includes: bag and mallets

How to Play the Drum

Place the drum in front of you or hold it in your palm and play individual notes using soft mallets. You can play with one mallet or two mallets - simple melodies, gentle rhythms, or short repeating motifs.

Thanks to the pentatonic tuning, the notes naturally sound harmonious together, so you can play without sheet music, purely by ear. For simple songs using numbered notation, you can mark the notes with numbers. You can also play with your fingers, but the sound is quieter and softer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many notes does it have?

It has 6 notes in D pentatonic tuning - F#5 A5 B5 C#6 E6 A6.

What does pentatonic mean?

A pentatonic scale is a five-note scale in which the notes harmonize very well. This makes playing feel natural even for complete beginners.

Do you play with one or two mallets?

You can play both ways. One mallet is simple for single notes and slower melodies, while two mallets are suitable for smoother and more rhythmic playing.

Is it suitable for children and travel?

Yes. It is very small, lightweight, easy to sound, and fits in a pocket.

Can I listen to it and try it out?

Yes. For this instrument, you will find an audio sample or video. You can also try it out in person at our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou.