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Dream Drum - amazing instrument made from recycled gas canister

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  • 9 different resonant pitches made by striking the drum's tongues with hands or beaters
  • Ethereal bell-like sound and curious appearance
  • Made from a recycled LPG canister so is indestructible!
  • Suitable for ages 3+
  • Supplied with case, drum cushion, and 3 different types of beater
  • Winner of the Early Years Equipment prize at the 2012 Nursery World Awards
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Introducing the Dream Drum

The Dream Drum is an intriguing shiny green orb made from a recycled metal gas canister. Different sized 'tongues' have been cut into the surface which, when hit with a hand or beater, produce a selection of bell-like tones.

Its curious appearance and ethereal resonant sound will encourage young children to investigate and prompt them to start making music for the first time. The drum's unique qualities and group playing potential earned it first prize in the Early Years Equipment category at the 2012 Nursery Awards.

The tongues are not tuned to a major scale as you might expect, but rather a more unusual arpeggio not unlike the pentatonic gamelan instruments. Number stickers are included with the drum which can be used to label the tongues from high to low.

Also included are 3 beaters (1 each of soft suede, rubber, and green felt), a banana leaf doughnut shaped cushion to keep the drum steady, and a padded bag with a zip and shoulder strap, along with a booklet and card containing some playing ideas.

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Lucas James -  12/08/2015

The Dream Drum sounds amazing - smooth and deep. I bought this for my son, who has severe learning disabilities, and he absolutely loves it - easy for him to get a range of sounds from. Going to discreetly get rid of any other drums he still has laying around as having heard this I can't bear to listen to the dull bang bang bang of anything else! Yes, it's expensive, but the beautiful sound means it is completely worth it for us, as my son recognises he's creating music as opposed to noise! I was kept informed by Chamberlain, delivery was quicker than expected, and this was (by far) the lowest price I found the Dream Drum selling for. Thank you - we love it.