feeltone has 33 years of building, tuning these drums
In 1988, Ingo Böhme the founder of feeltone developed a technically challenging technique for tuning the large tongue drums and is continually improving their sound volume till then
Tinka Tong - 6 note Alto d-minor and 10 note Bass A-minor
The small tongue drums speak in the language of forests, trees, and wood. They convince through their handiness, lightness, and clarity of tone. With the addition of the Tinka Tongs we do give our repertoire of tongue drums a mobile version which is easy and fun to play. A broad range of different playing techniques can be discovered, including playing with the finger in addition to using the mallets.
Baba Tong - Double Bass in F-moll
This extraordinary tongue drum convinces with the two playing levels right beside each other. This design allows the player to place the Baba Tong between the legs where it rests safely. Now the tongues can be beaten with both hands as well as with mallets; the sound is extra deep for such a small box. That the playing areas are right next to each other, make it easy for the hands to switch the levels.
XXL Tongue Drums in two different sizes: bass and tenor - in ash or padouk
Couch-Tongue Drums are suitable for kids and adults to sit at both ends of the body and play together. The large Tongue Drums have feet on one side, which makes it possible to flip the drum over, so a child or grown-up (larger Drum) can lay on top. The playing surface is on the side and can be played. In both positions, this melody drum can be played with mallets or hands and fingers. All Couch-Tongue Drums have grip holes on the side for better transportation. The selected and air-dried Padouk wood from Nigeria comes from controlled and certified farming and harvesting.
Feeltone has also crafted beautiful wood tongue-drums that match each of our Elemental Soundscape Collections. The Tinka Tong creates short, lig...
View full detailsThis big bass drum with finely tuned tongues creates an energetic vibration. It is designed especially for use by music therapists and is popular i...
View full detailsCheck out our classic soprano tongue drum - it's got a rich sound, is super portable, and easy to handle. You can play it with your hands or ma...
View full detailsSmaller (40x12x14) than the Bass (120x40x45) Padouk drum. This big tenor drum is especially fun for kids and percussionist alike. Two children c...
View full detailsI’m loving this kalimba!
However, the highest note does not ring like the rest. And the third to highest note is ever so slightly flat.
But I know I’m going to love her.
A few years ago I became casually interested in the Kalimba because of its simplicity of design and playability. Without experience or a good point of reference I needed to taste a lot of flavors to sort out the choices. For a while, my discards kept the local Goodwill store supplied with inventory.
The feeding frenzy stopped when I discovered Hokema. Build and material quality is professional grade. The tines are not stiff, so you can play at any intensity without stressing a thumb nails. Resonance from the solid wood base and the resulting sustain are simply stunning. Even the high notes sing, unlike the flat 'tapping an aluminum pan' sound from my discards.
I first purchased the B-17, and later the smaller B-17 Mini. Comments above apply to both. There is no problem holding, playing, or carrying around either instrument. The Mini's smaller footprint might be more comfortable for small hands. I just like the smaller package. Because the B-17's wood block is wider, it has more space between the tines. Both instruments appear to use the same tine assembly materials, but the Mini has a shorter cross bar. The Mini's tine spacing is grouped, but they can be adjusted to make the spacing more uniform like the B-17. In that mode, even with the smaller block the tine spacing is noticeably wider than some other Kalimbas I've tried. My thumbs are average width for a 5'8" person and my nails are normally rounded (not pointed), and I have no trouble playing individual notes.
Tablature is available around the net for 17-key Kalimbas (RiffSpot has a nice ebook), so you can play tunes without reading music on both the B-17 and B-17 Mini.
I just took the week-long monochord training with Joule and fell in love with my Monolina. Joule is a fun, engaging and knowledgeable teacher who brings deep reverence to her instruments and the art of playing them. We got to experiment with and experience all the different ways of expressing through our monochords and came away with a proven, complete and beautiful 45-minute session we can now offer. I highly recommend this class.
Wonderful instrument. It’s easy to travel with and well crafted. Customer service is wonderful as well. Very responsive. I am always impressed with the attention to customer service and care of the instruments. This instruments complement my crystal singing bowls and monalina nicely.
This set elevates one’s instruments to the next level. Having all these components really sets one up for success and allows room for growth to grow into your sound practice.
The versatility that comes with having the leg extensions allows the player to be comfortable in a variety of ways while playing. The mallets add additional ways to play.
Tuning is a breeze with the template. When not being played or on the go with this monolina, the mats keep everything safe and the backpack makes it so you can take it to the studio or out into nature to play.
I can’t say enough great things about it, it’s a must have in the sound tool kit for sure.
I received my monolini recently and fell in love. My intention is to bring healing to myself and others. This course really brought new understanding to this beautiful instrument. Joule is so authentic and encourages each student. The pace of the two day training is perfect. Plenty of instruction as well as exercises. I highly recommend the course for anyone who is new to this instrument so that they can fully realize its potential. At age 64 having no musical background, I have found an instrument that gives me incredible joy. Also surprisingly confident enough to share with others. Thanks to Joule and her course, I’m deeply in love and have appreciation for the creators, makers, and the wood and metal that makes this instrument possible. I’m looking forward to another Joule training.
I’m really enjoying my Hokema Sansula - it has a beautiful sound and enchants everyone I play it for.
If you are deciding on these, get them! Cute mallets that create a different texture of sound.
Very excellent customer service and the monolina is awesome. Gabriele was understanding, patient and responsive. The consultation with Joule was worth doing as she was able to answer questions that I wouldn't have gotten from the website. The fee went towards the instrument.
I love it. People love it. It's an investment and a good one.
Some say that D minor is the saddest key. I beg to differ. D minor is is a beautiful key and the Aqua collection is a delight. I feel fortunate to obtain the blue "baby turtle" now that they are no longer being manufactured. It's a perfect addition to my D minor collection, including several We Play Well Together offerings. It has a sweet, lovely sound and you really can't go wrong playing it.