RAV VAST B CELTIC DOUBLE DING REVIEW | New Design | RAV Vast Blog

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

The question of the week: What colour would you like your RAV to be?

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

I would like to have a deep, hunter green with the new brass rim.

[@rippy4freedom499]

RAV Vast - Steel Tongue Drum i would love an auroral color like metallic purple, copper and cobalt blue!!!

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

@@rippy4freedom499 The copper would be cool!

[@Dylan-we5dz]

RAV Vast - Steel Tongue Drum maybe light blue or green

[@DoranMitchell_Handpan]

I like the Black & Gold.

[@sindypeters1054]

Yesss! I'm saving money to by myself a RAV drum and listened to a very large ammount of scales. But this one suits me the best! I'm very happy you tell this is a great one for beginners. Now I know which one to save for. Thanks a lot.

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

Great explanation, Ricky. Thanks for highlighting the other "options" within this scale!

[@intuivity2694]

...that dark rainbow iridescent oil slick color. Lol...I don't how else to describe what im imagining! Im looking to make my first RAV purchase soon! So thanks for all your shared knowledge!

[@nsmith3671]

Thanks! A little late to the party here as this is 3 years old.....Bought this and, for the most part, am very happy with it. Only thing I dislike about it and would like to warn others who are contemplating buying a RAV: the shell is 2mm thick. This means that the drum can really produce some volume and has a wonderful sustain. It also means that it's stiffer and less percussive than a thinner shell. One of the things I really would love to do is split finger percussive techniques....but just not able to do with this drum :-(

[@LyubomirStoychev]

Great video! Thank you. I recently ordered my first Rav Vast, initially the B Celtic Double Ding in 432 Hz ... however after some more listening I felt the B Kurd to genuinely touch my heart. I don't know what the reason is, perhaps because of being from Bulgaria and the more "eastern" vibe it has. So before they shipped it, I changed my order to the B Kurd. Both seem to be very versatile scales though, having a single note difference compared to B Celtic. A vs G. So I am still waiting for my B Kurd, will arrive anytime next week... can't wait for it!

[@rattycrap6046]

How is your B Kurd?😀

[@darkfirethunderwolf]

thank you for this! after lots of thought i just ordered this exact one from your company. very excited 🙏💙

[@DoranMitchell_Handpan]

Wow what a great Blog! You can hear the warmth of the new steel. We LOVE our Double Ding B Celtic. I had the reminder set for this premer of this Blog & missed it because I went out back for coffee & Rav playing. LOL

[@grozava3465]

Have you tried B Kurd by any chance? I am trying to choose between it and B Celtic DD. I wonder if I am going to use A bass note of Double Ding or G3 notes present on B Kurd more....

[@tysonbrealey3906]

I've been playing with a friends rav which is this tuning and I have to say it's beautiful... Melodic and takes me on a journey

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

We’re so very glad to hear that 💙

[@rattycrap6046]

Thank you for the great demonstration. Please help me, which one is more versatile: Celtic DD or Kurd? I just can not choose...🙂

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

Hi! Well they are both very great scales! But I would say out of the two B Celtic DD is considered more versatile, as it basically mimics the very versatile B Celtic Minor with an extra note.Because of this it gives the possibility of sort of having two scales in one But the B Kurd is also an interesting scale, it can be used for meditation, composition, improv and also versatile depending on the purpose Hope that helped 💙

[@junelandsburg302]

OMG I cannot wait to get one I love the sound of this one

[@TheStudioDrummer]

Great overview of this scale!

[@noremac4807]

Is b min a richer sound option to a d min scale for this instrument? What would you recommend for a beginner with piano background, and someone that likes a deeper tone

[@sethos593]

You are such a good player! how long have you been playing?

[@frankschick3617]

Very nice demonstration! When did you change the steel and the coating? I have an instrument with the new brass ring, but with a note on the package foam, written 4.03.19...These video here is published in May!.....so, do I have a vast with the new steel and coating or the old version? Thanks for any information.

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

here we must mention a certain balance between the durability of the instrument and its sound. Old RAVs had one problem - they were susceptible to corrosion. We began to look for a solution to this problem and changed the coverage. Unfortunately, this has a little effect on the sound. In search of a solution, we slightly changed the internal structure and turned the tongues. The sound has changed a bit, but these improvements have been for the better. We have achieved a better (for today) balance between instrument quality and sound quality.

[@ABWEndon]

Emerald Green would be a nice colour.

[@nathalielhardy2017]

Hello ; you answered that i could find the musical sheets of this music on line ? But where i can find its on the line ?Thank you very much

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

We don’t really know a particular site, but I recommend looking up things on Pinterest, looking for KZbin tutorials, slowing down videos of someone playing A service like that has been lacking in our community and I hope somebody creates it one day 💙

[@alexnicanovich3636]

beautiful, do you teach? yes a turquoise colour would be amazing. also are there microphone pickups you can attach to the drums and connect to a small home amp? if so which brand model would you suggest please? happy christmas

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

You may ask Ricky on fb :) facebook.com/ricky.hillson.1

[@SoupVisuals]

Great video thanks for your work! Would love a dummy's guide to the scales available in the Celtic B double ding - I had a HAPI UFO years ago and was really impressed by the simple documentation that came with it and was hoping the RAV would be similar, sadly as you know they aren't there with documentation yet.

[@theshepard22]

I'm trying to formulate the right question to ask.. I'm still in between the B kurd and and this one. Is there a celtic B minor without the double ding? I have some background with piano improvisation, and I think variety could serve me well, that more options will lead me into new pathways and keep my interest in the instrument. I have been a little hesitant when it comes to having the double or 10th note in there because of the extra price and being unsure if I would hit it by accident a lot (the higher note).

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

Hi! We have B Celtic Minor without extra note. The note layout is the same. And the price is lower. You may find the scale here: ravvast.com/ravstore/b-celtic-minor

[@grozava3465]

I am struggling with the same choice. What did you end up choosing and what swayed you?

[@theshepard22]

@@grozava3465 I went with the B kurd! You can't really go wrong I don't think. For the reasons I listed above, it's worked fine for me. I usually play my piano a lot more, but I still love having the option of tuning into this instrument from time to time. You will be getting into you own jams and bobbing away super quickly if you already know how to improvise with another instrument, I'm sure!

[@rippy4freedom499]

Wow! I really want this Drum!

[@acrylic.paint-pour.clogger]

I really appreciate your explanations of these Rav drums. I know next to nothing about music theory, so I would love to be able to use your explanations to learn to play a Rav, or the Hrulu tongue drum (D major) that I already purchased... and am mad at myself for buying. I should have spent to extra money to purchase a Rav B Celtic. I have a tuning question. You mentioned that the tongues could be tuned with magnets, so I bought some, since two of my tongue notes are off (sharp, I think); but the magnets won't stick to the metal of the tongue drum. Is there any other way to tune it? I could try to glue a magnet on with shoe goo? I'm so frustrated. Another question is: Is the Rav B celtic a pentatonic scale, and does that make it easier to play notes that won't sound WRONG? I don't know where you live, but I'd love lessons.

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

About the tuning, unfortunately, we can't help you. It will be better if you contact the original manufacturer of the drum. Rav Vast B Celtic has very few notes that sound dissonant (and only one halftone (C#4-D4), but it’s not that prominent). B Celtic was made that way, so it is easy to learn as you literally can’t go wrong with the melody you are creating🙌⭐️

[@angelanderson8841]

*squees* oh your playing is amazing and the reviews are SO in depth

[@kankerhomo69]

Any change you can make a slow tutorial of the song you are playing? Would like to learn it, but you play so fast. Keep up the good work!

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

We are working on this!

[@RyanHelme420]

You can change the speed that videos play at in the options by the way

[@kankerhomo69]

@@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum is there a real tutorial on the way?! love it so much

[@keinName-b3o]

which Rav is played in the outro? (from 8:55)

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

It’s a B Celtic Double Ding 😉

[@ColdCutz]

Woah!!! What scale drum was that in the outro??

[@douwebeerda]

I would like a bordaux red one. :)

[@kiramaxwell502]

Any chance of this vast having a dark wood instead of light wood? I find the dark wood more aesthetically pleasing.

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

What exactly do you mean?

[@kiramaxwell502]

@@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum is the ring part wood? Maybe a different material? Either way, light ring look not a fan of it is all.

[@BDWoodruffmusic]

@@kiramaxwell502The outer ring is made of metal; brass, maybe? It looks better in person than in the pic above.

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

@@kiramaxwell502 The ring is made of brass, so it's just one colour.

[@nathalielhardy2017]

Hello i'm a beginner and i would like to learn to play this song but it's too difficult to follow the movements of your hands, even at very low speed. Is it possible to have the musical notes ? Have you considered writing a sheet music book. I would buy it immediatly. Thank you

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

Thank you! Well, there are musical sheets online Sadly we don't make them, although it is a great idea for the future 💙

[@nathalielhardy2017]

@@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum Thanks for your answer, where can i find the musical sheets on line ? Thank you very much

[@markneumann5975]

I never liked the sound of the celtic doulble ding in the samples of the older Version. But the new version sounds like a different instrument to me. Really nice! Is it in real or because of the recording technique? Is the touch different as well? I mean the percussive element of the RAV...

[@Larabeske]

Thanks for the Tutorial! I Love the Celtic Scale and I've been thinking about getting the Double Ding cause it's so versatile. But I've been wondering if it makes it harder for percussive playing? Cause if I'm using the root note down below, isn't it harder to Play around, than it would be with the root note in center of the drum? Or is it just a rehearse matter and I would get used to it like with the normal Scale? (I've never played a Rav before)

[@grozava3465]

Did you end up getting B Celtic DD? Do you use both bass notes a lot? I am choosing between this RAV Vast and B Kurd. Any advice?

[@VladK-1]

@@grozava3465 B Kurd is better in my opinion. I've got DD and want to return it (they havy 30 days moneyback policy). Extra G3 note on Kurd makes a great difference (you can play in D Major). DD has extra A2 note but there are already A3 and A4 so not much variety due to this addition. I wish I paid more attention to B Kurd before.

[@artofdirecting]

What's a double ding?! Did I miss that explanation? Sounds amazing. One day... :)

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

Double ding - is the name of the scale. It has 2 bass notes.

[@Shanso420]

Future Rav Color? Forrest Green Please

[@elektrik989]

Question. Can you still play the Rubrus Song on this?

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

Yes, sure. Just make a try

[@sabatage1977]

Круто!

[@dePazVictor]

I haven't played a Rav vast before. I'm deciding between b celtic minor and b celtic minor double ding. What would you recommend? At first I wanted to buy a double ding, but I think that considering there are 2 bass notes separated and 2 high notes together... the melody is going to be too bassy. What do you think?

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

These scales are very similar. Double Ding has an extra ding in A - the only difference. So it brings more variety. Both scales are good for beginners

[@mehdikhadouj8935]

Is it tuned in 440hz or in 432hz ?

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

This is the classic version, so 440 Hz

[@treffoil]

purple for me

[@PyramidXSlender]

Dark emerald green, aurora coloured, black-gray

[@regusoregus6966]

Curious on your preference now for either the B celtic or the Double Ding?! I can't decide.... Literally battling for days!

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

There is one easy way to decide: Have you ever played RAV or Handpans? If No - take B Celtic Minor, the scale is really good for beginners. If Yes - take Double ding, this scale has more variety.

[@regusoregus6966]

@@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum Is the B celtic double ding different sounding than the b celtic? If avoiding the Central A ding of course.

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

@@regusoregus6966 These scales have similar sounding. The extra bass note gives you more ideas to play.

[@ABWEndon]

I personally don't feel that there is a need for the A4 note. It would be much better if it was a B4 instead. You don't need three As. Three Bs would be much better in my humble opinion.

[@ABWEndon]

It really needs a top B. It is so glaring. The top A isn't needed imo

[@kangaroofoot]

I feel like this should have been in the movie Avatar

[@TheACEIRA]

Looks ugly compared to the old 1

[@RAVVastSteelTongueDrum]

That's your personal taste

[@kangaroofoot]

What a dick