Bass Tongue Drum - Padouk Wood - A Minor
The feeltone Bass Tongue Drum is a large-format, finely tuned wood tongue drum handcrafted in Germany from air-dried padouk and pine. At 47 inches 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.
Tuning: A-Minor Pentatonic — A – C – D – F – G – A – C – D
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 in A-Minor Pentatonic
- Wood: lid — padouk; body — pine
- Dimensions: 47.2 × 15.7 × 17.7 inches
- 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
