Handpan vs. Tongue Drum: Sound Compositions, Live Looping & Singing with Kalani Das
Curious about handpans and tongue drums — what the differences in tonal quality are, how they might be used separately or together, and what it's like to sing with these instruments?
We're excited to share this long-form interview featuring our long-time friend Kalani Das of World Drum Club — a YouTube channel with over 200K subscribers featuring hundreds of tutorials and reviews of percussion instruments. Kalani takes us on an in-depth exploration of our Metal Sounds instruments, with a beautiful demonstration featuring the Spacedrum Evolution and Zenko Drum.
Kalani also shares how he creates mesmerizing sound textures using live looping to layer both drums together — even as a solo performer. A true showcase of how We Play Well Together instruments truly play well together.
In This Video You'll Learn
- The difference between a handpan and a tongue drum
- How each instrument might be used in different contexts
- Why the Zenko Drum is the "sportscar" of tongue drums
- How the Spacedrum Evolution is a handpan with exceptional sustain
- How to use live looping to create layered sound compositions
- Why investing in the highest quality instrument you can afford matters
- Why singing with pitched percussion is like having a built-in duet partner
Deciding to purchase a handpan or tongue drum can be a significant decision. Metal Sounds instruments are handcrafted in France to order and often take weeks to make — so allow ample time between ordering and receiving your new sound companion. They're well worth the wait.
