Pearl PMTD8AKBF-688 8 NOTES A AKEBONO
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- This item is covered for 3 years
The essentials to know about the Pearl Awakening Series tongue drum
The essentials to know about the Pearl Awakening Series tongue drum
- Intuitive and relaxing hand instrument, ideal for creating meditative and melodic atmospheres.
- Steel construction for generous resonance, long sustain, and enveloping harmonics.
- Awakening Series scale offered in several pentatonic tunings, with 8-note and 9-note versions depending on the model.
- Included mallets for immediate playability and consistent attack.
Manufacturer Information
Pearl Drums
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Historical context and positioning within the range
The tongue drum (or "tank drum") gets its name from the tongues cut into the surface of the instrument: these are struck to produce the note. Highly appreciated for its accessible musicality, it has established itself both in relaxation practices and modern percussion setups. With the Awakening Series, Pearl offers this format in several variants designed to provide immediately harmonious pentatonic scales that are easy to combine, whether you play solo or with other instruments.
Who is this drum/tongue drum for?
The Pearl Awakening Series Tongue Drum is aimed at both beginners and intermediate musicians looking for a simple melodic instrument to integrate into a musical environment. Thanks to the pentatonic tuning, improvising without "wrong notes" becomes easy, making it perfect for meditation, sound healing, group workshops, musical awakening, or creating atmospheres in the studio.
In terms of styles, it excels in ambient, cinematic, world, and downtempo genres, and pairs very well with soft percussion (shakers, cajon, udu), keyboards, or pads. On stage, it can also serve as an original sonic color to punctuate an arrangement, create an atmospheric intro, or add a "floating" texture between songs.
Technical specifications
| Category | handheld |
| Type | tongue drums |
| Material | steel |
| Accessories included | Sticks |
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Questions frequently asked
What scale does the Pearl PMTD8AKBF-688 use?
This 8-note model is tuned to A Akebono, following a pentatonic layout that favors naturally coherent sequences.
How many notes does this Pearl tongue drum have?
The setup includes 8 tongues, each corresponding to one note. This layout allows for constructing melodic patterns accessible to beginners. The supplied mallets facilitate a consistent attack on each tongue.
Is the tongue drum supplied with mallets?
Two mallets are included to produce a clean attack and an easily controllable dynamic.
What kind of sound does the steel produce on this tongue drum?
The steel construction delivers a bright and round timbre, with a naturally long sustain. The projection remains clear even at low volume, particularly in relaxation or acoustic accompaniment settings.
Is detuning covered by the warranty?
The warranty does not cover detuning of the instrument.
