Rammerdrum Tongue Drum 15" 12 Notes Mixolydian

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

After years of research, acoustic adjustments, and prototypes, Marco Tirino, creator and craftsman at Rammerdrum, unveils here the second generation of his melodic percussion instruments. This evolution aims for a clear goal: to offer a more homogeneous instrument, with a better-distributed response between notes and immediate musicality, whether played intuitively or in a more structured approach. Within the Rammerdrum range, this 15-inch model is positioned as a particularly comfortable format: large enough to develop a beautiful depth while remaining easy to set up, transport, and handle.

Who This Melodic Percussion Is For

The Rammerdrum 15-inch is suitable for both beginners and intermediate or advanced musicians seeking an inspiring instrument that is ready to sound without a complex learning curve. The Mixolydian tuning promotes natural progressions and limits dissonances, making it perfect for intuitive playing, improvisation, and layering of patterns.
In terms of styles, it naturally fits into relaxation music, ambient, meditation, yoga, acoustic sound design, as well as music therapy thanks to its accessible touch and enveloping soundscape. It can also enrich a percussion set in the studio or on stage by adding a melodic color that is both soft and percussive.

Features and Innovations

Belonging to the tongue drum family (also called hank drum or tank drum), this model is designed for flexible daily practice. You can play it with your hands for a more organic and nuanced attack, or with soft rubber mallets to gain precision, volume, and consistency. Its size allows comfortable playing resting on the thighs, and it can also be used on a padded stand to optimize stability and resonance.
The "second generation" concept reflects a pursuit of balance : each note is designed to respond coherently in terms of dynamics, sustain, and presence. The result: the instrument reacts predictably under the fingers, which helps build melodic phrases, ostinatos, and variations without any "projection gaps" between certain tongues.

Sound

Handcrafted from a sheet of stainless steel, the Rammerdrum 15-inch offers a clear and broad sonic signature, with generous sustain that favors pads and long resonances. Stainless steel generally provides a sense of definition in the attack while maintaining a pleasant roundness when played by hand. The result is a rich timbre capable of being both soft and present depending on the dynamics used.
The G Mixolydian mode is particularly musical for creating an "open" atmosphere: it facilitates progressions and repetitive patterns while leaving room for harmonics. When played with hands, you get more nuances and a felt touch, ideal for calm contexts. With soft rubber mallets, projection increases and notes gain clarity, which can be useful in group settings, accompaniment, or to highlight the melody in a denser sound environment.

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

Number of notes	12	Common uses	relaxation and music therapy
Scale	Mixolydian	Height	15 cm
Notes	G3 C D E F G A A# C D E F	Weight	4.7 kg
Playing modes	hands or soft rubber mallets	Important	la garantie ne couvre pas le désaccordage de l'instrument
Playing position	on the thighs or on a padded stand