General
Both handpans and tongue drums lie at the more unique end of tuned percussion. The specific tuning of these hypnotic rhythm instruments means they can often be played intuitively, making them popular meditation and music therapy tools as well as forming part of more adventurous percussive set-ups. Since the price of a good sounding tongue drum or handpan can often be quite hefty, Russian instrument builders, RAV provide professional percussionists with boutique grade tongue drums and handpans at a more attainable price.
The RAV Vast B Arabian Night Tongue Drum
The RAV Vast B Arabian Night tongue drum has been tuned to the more advanced Arabian B scale: B2, F#3, G3, A#3, B3, C#4, D4, F4, F#4, and it's moody, rich sound can be heard in the clip included under the Videos tab on this page. This instrument is made from 2mm thick steel, has a 51cm diameter and 17cm depth.