SAVITA Drum | Radiant OM

SAVITA Drum "Radiant OM" is a double-sided melodic metal drum with 20 tones in two tunings. One side is tuned in B-minor, the other in Mixolydian E. By turning the drum, you can transition between two different musical characters. The surface is adorned with the OM symbol, traditionally associated with meditation, inner silence, and the primordial sound. Thanks to its hand-crafted decoration, the SAVITA Drum is not only a musical instrument but also a beautiful work of art that is a joy to behold.

The drum is made of carbon steel and, thanks to its two playing sides, offers wide possibilities for melodic playing, intuitive improvisation, gentle rhythms, and meditative accompaniment.

It is played primarily with soft mallets. You can also play gently with your fingers; the sound is then quieter and softer. SAVITA Drum is suitable for meditation, relaxation, music therapy, home playing, and gentle musical accompaniment.

Supplied with mallets and a bag.

Key features

• double-sided melodic metal drum
• 20 tones on two playing sides
• tuning B-minor / Mixolydian E
• OM symbol on the surface
• motif associated with meditation, silence, and primordial sound
• carbon steel
• played primarily with soft mallets
• gentle finger playing is also possible
• mallets and bag included

Specifications

• Type: double-sided melodic metal drum SAVITA Drum
• Number of tones: 20 total
• Tuning: B-minor / Mixolydian E
• Top side: B-minor - B C# D F# G c# h e d f#
• Bottom side: Mixolydian E - C# E F# A H c# d e f# a
• Diameter: approx. 30 cm
• Height: approx. 15 cm
• Weight: approx. 3,550 g
• Material: carbon steel
• Packaging: drum, mallets, bag

How to play the drum

Place the drum in front of you or on your lap and sound the individual tones with soft mallets. You can play with one mallet or two mallets - from simple tones to melodic motifs and rhythmic accompaniments.

One side is tuned in B-minor, the other in Mixolydian E. By turning the drum, you obtain the second tuning and thus a different musical character. You can also play with your fingers, but the sound is quieter and softer than when playing with mallets.

Frequently asked questions

• How many tones does it have and what are the tunings?: It has 20 tones on two sides. One side is in B-minor, the other in Mixolydian E.
• What does Mixolydian E mean?: Mixolydian E is a modal tuning from E. It has a more major basis than a minor tuning, but thanks to the lowered seventh note, it feels more open and less classically major.
• What does the OM symbol mean?: OM is a traditional symbol from Indian culture, associated with meditation, inner silence, and the primordial sound. Here it adorns the surface of the drum as a decorative and symbolic motif.
• Is it played with mallets or fingers?: Primarily with soft mallets. You can also play with your fingers, but the sound is quieter and softer.
• Is it also suitable for therapists or music therapy?: Yes. Thanks to its pleasant sound, long reverberation, and easy playing, it is also suitable for music therapy, relaxation meetings, and therapeutic use.
• 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.