This Coconut Drum is made from half of a coconut shell and a softwood top. The natural musical instrument has a simplistic design and comes complete with a beater. Its sound can be adjusted by using the palm of your hand to cover the hole and by striking the ply top in different areas to achieve dynamic tones.
Features
- Beautiful and sustainable coconut shell drum
- Beater included
- The Coconut Drum is handmade, fair trade, eco-friendly and fun
- Variable hollow sound
Weight & dimensions
Size: 13cm × 11cm × 6cm
Weight: 250g
Specifications
Product Type: Drum
Colour: Light and dark brown
Material: Coconut and wood
Shape: Round
Display type: Freestanding
Product Care: Wipe with a damp cloth
Safety Warning: This product may contain small parts that pose a choking hazard, may have sharp edges, or may be heavy and fragile. It is not intended for use by children without adult supervision. Use with care to avoid injury. Handle and maintain the product responsibly to ensure safety. Buyers are responsible for ensuring safe use and care of the product. This is a general guide and it is not a substitute for proper supervision.
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Technical Details
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Pitch
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High pitch
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Decay time
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57ms
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Dominant Frequency Range
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250hz - 2khz
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Frequency Range
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80hz - 14.4khz
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Peak decibels
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88db
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RMS decibels
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69db
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Loudness Rating
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Level 8
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Difficulty Rating
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1
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What’s included
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Coconut Drum and Beater
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Attack
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3ms
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Timbre Tone Colour
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Earthy and resonant
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Dynamic Range
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Medium
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Recommended Age
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5+ years
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the coconut drum suitable for beginners?
The coconut drum is a great instrument for beginners as it can be played in a very simple way with the beater. The techniques that apply to this instrument can be learned as the player becomes more comfortable.
How to play the coconut drum?
For beginners to play the coconut drum, you will need to hold the coconut drum in your non-dominant hand, then with the beater, strike the top of it to produce a sound. To go to the next level, you will want to create your own rhythms and develop timing. Once you're comfortable with that, you can try advanced techniques like palm muting and part muting. This involves covering the sound hole partly or fully in between strikes to adjust the tone while playing. This adds variety to the sound and makes it more interesting to listen to.
What is the coconut drum used for?
The coconut drum can be used for a variety of purposes. It's great for music production, performance, and as a mindfulness sound therapy tool. However, one of the best uses we believe is as a sound effect instrument due to its adjustable tones.
