Rammerdrum Tongue Drum 15" 12 Notes F Pentatonic

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

The Rammerdrum 15-inch is part of Marco Tirino's workshop approach, creator and craftsman at Rammerdrum. Following a first generation and numerous phases of research, testing, and prototypes, this second generation aims for a clear goal: to offer a more homogeneous melodic percussion instrument, with a better balanced response between notes and immediately accessible musicality. Within the family of tongue drums, also called hank drums or tank drums, this model emphasizes tuning coherence and timbre richness, while maintaining the spirit of a handmade instrument, designed as much for playing as for listening.

Who This Melodic Percussion Is For

This Rammerdrum tongue drum targets a very broad audience, from the beginner who wants to achieve a pleasant result within minutes, to the intermediate musician seeking an inspiring instrument for composing, improvising, or accompanying voice and acoustic instruments. Its pentatonic tuning is particularly "forgiving": it facilitates transitions and naturally limits dissonances, making it an excellent choice for relaxation music, cinematic atmospheres, soundscapes, or wellness practices. It is also suitable for sound accompaniment professionals and practitioners using the instrument in music therapy, thanks to its soft attack and enveloping sustain.

Features and Innovations

Designed to adapt to different playing contexts, the Rammerdrum 15-inch can be played with hands for an organic and nuanced attack, or with soft rubber mallets to achieve a rounder sound, more stable projection, and consistent articulation on repetitive patterns. The instrument is naturally played resting on the thighs, which encourages intuitive and mobile practice, or on a padded stand to stabilize positioning and free up movement. This second generation highlights a more homogeneous response across striking zones to maintain volume and sustain balance from note to note, a crucial point for ostinatos, drones, and slow melodies typical of relaxation repertoire.

Sound Characteristics

Made from stainless steel, this tongue drum develops a sound signature that is both clear and rich: stainless steel promotes a precise attack, good pitch definition, and a sustain generally longer than more dampened metals. The output is broad, with harmonics that add depth without masking the fundamental, helping to create immersive soundscapes. Depending on playing style, the timbre can range from a soft, felted finger touch to a rounder, more consistent resonance with mallets, while maintaining excellent tuning stability over time.

The F pentatonic tuning reinforces the instrument's meditative character: intervals flow naturally, facilitating singing phrases, call and response, and simple yet hypnotic progressions. In relaxation contexts, this scale logic allows focus on intention, touch, and tempo rather than harmonic complexity. For recording, the balanced projection and coherence between notes contribute to a clean sound, particularly appreciated in slow playing, arpeggios, and repetitive pulses.

Technical specifications

Number of blades	12	Depth	15 "
Instrument size	Large	Frequencies	440 Hz
Category	handheld	Color	Green
Type	tongue drums	Finishing	Matt
Material	steel	Diameter	37 cm

Family	also called hank drum and tank drum	Weight	4.7 kg
Number of notes	12	Playable	with hands
Tuning	F Pentatonic	Playing position	resting on the thighs
Notes	C3 F G A C D F G A C D F	Common applications	relaxation music
Manufacturing	handmade from a sheet of stainless steel	Important	la garantie ne couvre pas le désaccordage de l'instrument
Height	15 cm