Schlagwerk Percussion Coast Drum diameter 40 cm tunable
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Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range
The wave drum (often called "ocean drum") has established itself as an essential color percussion instrument to evoke the sea, wind, or cinematic textures, both in world music and sound design. The Coast Drum series follows this approach: offering an expressive instrument, easy to handle, yet sufficiently adjustable to shift from a soothing background sound to a more spectacular effect, depending on the musical context and playing intention.
Who This Drum / wave drum Is For
This Coast Drum is aimed at a wide audience: beginners (immediate handling, natural gestures), intermediate musicians (control of dynamics and bead flow), and advanced percussionists (fine tuning, integration in acoustic sets or studio). It is particularly well suited for ambient music, meditation, theatre, cine-concerts, film music, world music, and electro-acoustic. In live settings, it fills the space without imposing itself, while in recording it easily sits in the background or as a punctual effect.
Technical specifications
| Instrument size | Medium | Skin type | Goat |
| Category | handheld | Depth | 8 " |
| Type | frame drums | Accessories included | Tuning key |
| Material | beech | Diameter | 40 cm |
Questions frequently asked
How to tune this wave drum?
The 8 tuning screws allow adjusting the tension of the goatskin head. The tuning key is included to make these adjustments. The tension modifies the response to strikes and the balance between the ocean effect and the percussive attack.
What are the dimensions of the Coast Drum?
The diameter is 40 cm and the height is 8 cm.
What materials make up this frame drum?
The frame is made of 7-ply beech wood. The goatskin head provides a natural feel and highlights the nuances of hand playing.
Are the beads adjustable on this ocean drum?
Adjusting the intensity of the beads' movement changes the density of the shimmer. A freer setup produces a wide flow, while a tighter setting favors clearer transitions.
For which styles is the Schlagwerk Percussion Coast Drum diameter 40 cm tunable model suitable?
This model is suitable for ambient contexts, meditation, theater, cine-concert, and film music. The goatskin head allows combining rolling textures and percussive accents. In recording, it can be placed in the background or used as a special effect.
