Meinl Medium Octave Steel 10" B Minor 432Hz Black Tongue Drum

Steel Tongue Drum with Octave-Spanning B Minor Tuning

The Meinl Sonic Energy 10" Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum is a stainless steel percussion instrument tuned to B Minor at A4 = 432 Hz. Its eight octavated notes span two octaves, producing a meditative, ethereal tone reminiscent of a handpan. A sound hole on the underside can be sealed with the included silicone plug to focus the voice into a tighter, more compact response, while three silicone feet keep the drum steady on a table or lap. Players can strike the tongues with bare fingers or with the supplied wooden mallets, making the instrument equally approachable for casual exploration and structured sound bath sessions.

What Sets This Tongue Drum Apart

Unlike single-octave tongue drums, this model pairs each note with its octave counterpart, giving every phrase a fuller, more resonant character even when played with simple finger taps. The decorative linen/polyester cord around the rim adds a tactile reference point for orientation, and the sealable bottom sound hole gives the player real-time control over sustain and projection — open for room-filling ambience, closed for intimate close-miked recording.

Technical Specifications

The combination of stainless steel construction, an octavated note layout, and a 432 Hz reference pitch makes this drum a focused tool for sound therapy practitioners and meditative players. Every numerical value below comes directly from the manufacturer and retailer listings.

• Diameter: 254 mm (10") — a compact footprint that fits comfortably on a lap or tabletop
• Material: Stainless Steel — durable shell with sustained resonance and stable tuning
• Number of Tones: 8 octavated notes — F#3, G3, B3, C#4, D4, E4, F#4, G4, spanning two octaves
• Tuning: B Minor at A4 = 432 Hz — favored in sound healing for its warmer perceived tone
• Weight: 1850 g — substantial enough to stay planted during expressive play
• Included Accessories: Wooden mallet pair (OSTDMC) with soft-wrapped rubber heads, zippered polyester carrying bag

Who Is It For

The Meinl Sonic Energy Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum is the right choice for sound therapists, meditation facilitators, and advanced players who want an instrument that sounds harmonious no matter which tongue is struck. Its pre-tuned B Minor layout removes the need for music theory knowledge, while the octavated voicing rewards more deliberate phrasing with richer harmonic depth. Sound bath leaders will appreciate the sealable sound hole for shaping projection in different room sizes, and the included carrying bag makes it easy to transport between sessions, retreats, or outdoor settings.

Meinl Sonic Energy — Sound Therapy Instrument Makers

Meinl Sonic Energy is the dedicated sound-therapy and meditation branch of the Meinl Musikinstrumente family, producing gongs, singing bowls, kalimbas, handpans, and steel tongue drums designed for individual practice and group sound work. The Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum line brings that philosophy into a portable, accessible format built around the 432 Hz reference pitch favored across the Sonic Energy catalogue.