The feeltone Bass Tongue Drum is a large-format, finely tuned wood tongue drum handcrafted in Germany from air-dried padouk and pine. At 120 cm long, it is feeltone’s largest tongue drum — and one of the most versatile instruments in their lineup. Designed for music therapists, educators, and wellness practitioners, it can be played as a percussion instrument, used as a sound therapy couch, or played interactively by two people at once.

Available tunings:

• A-Minor Pentatonic — Tone sequence: A – C – D – F – G – A – C – D
• D-Major Pentatonic — Tone sequence: F – G – A – C – D – F – G – A

Three ways to play:

• As a percussion instrument — standing on its feet, played with mallets or hands. The 8 tongues are arranged so that left and right hands alternate up the scale, making rhythmic and melodic play intuitive from the start.
• Interactive drumming (playing surface on top) — two players sit at each end of the drum and play the tongues in front of them. The vibration is felt throughout the body, and the shared rhythm quickly becomes a joyful, communicative experience.
• Sound therapy couch (playing surface on side) — the drum tilts onto its side; the pine surface is padded with a blanket and a child or adult lies on top. A practitioner gently strikes the tongues one at a time, and the recipient feels the sound move through their entire body. Particularly effective for hyperactive children and mindfulness work.

Specifications:

• 8 tuned tongues
• Wood: lid — padouk; body — pine
• Dimensions: 47 × 16 × 18 inches (120 cm long)
• Weight: 65 lb
• Includes: 2 mallets, hygrometer
• Surface treated for disinfection — safe for clinics, schools, and daycare centers
• Finished with biologically treated hard wax oil (antimicrobial, low-solvent, biodegradable)
• Handmade in Germany

About padouk: Padouk is an exceptional tonewood with outstanding vibrating qualities, producing a longer resonance than most alternatives. feeltone sources only certified, sustainably harvested padouk from Nigeria and air-dries it for 2–4 years before use — industrially dried padouk is prone to cracking. Every plank is used as completely as possible: first the Bass, then Tenor, Soprano, and finally the Baba and Tinka Tongs.

“The quality and endurance of this Tongue Drum makes it a great addition to my arsenal of instruments and sound colours, as well as being a fun source for children and the elderly to easily execute their curiosity.”

— Evelyn Glennie, Percussionist, Scotland