Dan Moi Fusion Drum

And you can drum passionately on the high-quality root wood veneer. With the Fusion Drum you have three instruments in one: a steel tongue drum, a drum and a cajon, which you can easily transport with the practical handle. On the one hand, the Fusion Drum consists of the typical resonator made of thick steel. Eight reeds were sawn out of the large steel body and carefully coordinated with one another. The exceptionally long-lasting sound, which resonates softly and gently, is enhanced by the sound hole on the side. On the other side, a wooden membrane is screwed into the wide opening of the metal body. It acts as an eardrum, so you can use this side as a drum and jam away. If you prefer to play rhythms like on a cajon, all you have to do is attach the snare carpet to the interior of the Fusion Drum with the magnet and you can drum with the typical snare effect . Each Fusion Drum is a handmade unique piece from Germany and impresses us with its innovative construction, high-quality materials, precise workmanship, beautiful metal finish and of course its sound. How does the Fusion Drum steel tongue drum sound? The Fusion Drum owes its particularly long-lasting vibrations to the large resonance body with its 2.5 mm thick wall, which creates a harmonious, almost floating sound carpet that is comparable to a high-quality metallophone. You can play the reeds tuned to D minor with your hands/fingers, the included medium-hard felt strikes or your own mallets, which optimize the percussive sound. Even with the slightest touch, the velvety tones unfold. These gentle and powerful sounds can be felt throughout the body as the finest vibrations and create inner peace and relaxation. If you turn the tongue drum over, the side with root veneer is in front of you. Put it on the floor, put it on your lap or put it between your legs and get started! Depending on how you play the wooden membrane, you create sounds similar to bongo or conga. Whether rhythmic, passionate or calm, melancholic drumming, there are no limits to your jamming joy. If you attach the snare wire, which consists of 20 metal spirals (trembles), to the interior of the Fusion Drum using the strong magnet, you can drum with the typical buzz of a cajon. However, the wooden side should only be played with your hands as the mallets could damage the veneer. The Fusion Drum is tuned to 440 Hz and can also be delivered at 432 Hz if required. You can also order the instrument without a handle, then it fits perfectly in a snare drum bag. Just write us an email. Because the sound spectrum and possible uses are so versatile, the Fusion Drum is a flexible instrument that is just as at home in yoga, meditation, sound therapy as it is in daycare centers, schools, while traveling or around the campfire. What individual story does the Fusion Drum tell? Although the steel tongue drum is similar in shape and material to a handpan or hang, its origins probably also go back to slot drums. Slit drums can be found in numerous cultures around the world and their use is as varied as their design. They were and are used in religious ceremonies, in orchestras, at dance events or as a signaling and messaging instrument. Jom Doble and heads Vega independently developed the Steel Tongue Drum from the combination of wooden slot drums and steel handpans. The instrument maker Bülent first encountered such a steel tongue drum during a serious crisis. During a burnout, he suffered sudden hearing loss and was plagued by annoying ringing in his ears. When he heard the spherical tones of a steel tongue drum, the tinnitus faded and the gentle vibrations he could feel throughout his body calmed him. Fascinated by this instrument, Bülent began to experiment. With a jigsaw he sawed note reeds into an old expansion tank of a heating system and tried to find the perfect, gentle sound. At first the sounds sounded strange and unpleasant. But he kept trying meticulously until he was satisfied with the healing sounds that gave him relief in his ears. Why is the price of this steel tongue drum so high? For the perfect and particularly long-lasting sound, Bülent uses particularly thick steel, while he selects first-class fine root wood for the woodskin side. In addition to sourcing the exclusive materials, the manufacturing process is also particularly complex and time-consuming. Bülent spends two to three days building a Fusion Drum in his workshop in northern Germany. To protect this instrument from moisture, the steel shells are given rust protection and are hand-painted twice with a colorless industrial varnish. The steel tongues are pre-lasered by Bülent, then meticulously sawn out and precisely tuned. He fits the wood veneer exactly because it has to match the sound of the Fusion Drum . Finally, the steel shells also have to be welded together. A lengthy process that should be paid fairly. The price also includes two felt mallets and a snare carpet with a strong magnet.