Sela Percussion MELODY TONGUE DRUM 5,5" B5 WHITE SE 351

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

The Sela Melody 5.5" B5 White belongs to the line of modern tongue drums designed to make rhythmic and melodic practice accessible without theoretical barriers. Within the Sela Melody range, this model stands out for its mini size and nomadic purpose: it retains the "well-being" and "instant musicality" spirit of the series while prioritizing quick handling and easy integration into an active daily life.

Who This Tongue Drum Is For

Thanks to its pentatonic scale, this tongue drum is suitable both for beginners who want to explore a melodic instrument without prior knowledge and for experienced musicians seeking a soft tonal color to integrate into their soundscapes. It is also adapted for contexts of musical awakening and uses in music therapy, where an expressive, reassuring, and easy-to-play instrument is desired.

In terms of styles, it excels in relaxation, meditation, acoustic sound design, and accompaniment of physical exercises (breathing, yoga, stretching). Its size also makes it suitable for "musical breaks" at the office or relaxation rituals at home.

Features and Innovations

Made of steel, the Sela Melody 5.5" B5 White focuses on robust construction and flexible use. The six sound fields are tuned to naturally produce coherent musical phrases: you can freely improvise gently without fear of pitch errors. Playing can be done with mallets (for a rounder attack and consistent projection) or fingers (for more nuance and intimacy).

Designed for mobility, it includes practical details: rubber feet for reliable stability on various surfaces, and a rubber protective ring to preserve the outer edge from friction and scratches. The cotton case, lined with red velvet, completes the set for simple and reassuring transport, whether on the move, in class, or traveling.

The Sound

The choice of steel provides a clear response and rich harmonic output while maintaining an overall warm and soothing feel. On this compact model, the projection remains focused and intimate, making it particularly pleasant in quiet environments: living room, office, studio, yoga room, or bedroom.

The pentatonic tuning in B encourages immediate musicality: the notes naturally combine into fluid patterns, suitable for meditative ostinatos, gentle responses, and small repetitive melodies. With the rubber-headed round mallets, the attack is soft and consistent, ideal for relaxing soundscapes. Played with fingers, the tongue drum gains expressiveness and subtlety, allowing for more personal accents and finer dynamics.

Technical specifications

Number of blades	6	Accessories included	Sticks, Cover
Instrument size	Mini	Frequencies	440 Hz
Category	handheld	Color	White
Type	tongue drums	Finishing	Matt
Material	steel	Diameter	13 cm

Model	Sela Melody 5.5" B5 White	Mallet heads	rubber, round shape
Number of sound fields	6	Case	included, cotton
Tuning	pentatonic scale in B (B5)	Case lining	red velvet
Finish	White	Feet	rubber for secure support
Playing method	with mallets or fingers	Edge protection	rubber ring against scratches
Mallets	2 mallets included	Important	la garantie ne couvre pas le désaccordage de l'instrument
Mallet handles	birch wood