Pan Drum
Handcrafted steel tongue pan drum with resonant, sustaining tones tuned to ancient harmonic scales — available in multiple sizes and finishes.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 24" × 24" × 14" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 17 lbs |
About This Instrument
The pan drum — a descendant of the Caribbean steelpan reinvented by contemporary instrument makers — produces tones of extraordinary sustain and clarity, its steel tongues ringing with a bell-like quality that lingers and blends into natural chords. Each drum is tuned to a specific scale, often drawn from Eastern modal systems or the natural harmonic series, aligning it naturally with practices rooted in sacred geometry and Pythagorean harmonic theory. Includes disc holder, mallet, and handwoven rattan case.
Harmonic Philosophy
The steel tongue drum descends from the Caribbean steel pan tradition, its tuned tongues producing pure, sustaining tones rich in upper harmonics. Played in meditative or healing contexts, its modal tuning naturally avoids dissonant intervals.