Tongue Drum (Lesson 2 -Basic Stroke Techniques)

[@narayanansubramaniam9970]

Thanks. Do you have online video courses/lessons?

[@rootrhythm]

Hi Narayanan. Yes, these lessons are part of a full course called "Tongue Drum Basics." Here is the link to the full online course: rootrhythm.thinkific.com/courses/tongue-drum-basics

[@CraigsOverijse]

@@rootrhythm hi what the approximate cost for this online course? I can’t see with out signing up and I prefer not to set up an account to see. unless I know I can afford it. Oh I think I found it via google will try and sign up but have issue with safari for setting up accounts at the moment so will need to find another device.

[@rootrhythm]

Craig Famly the full course is $35 and includes 10 different videos lessons. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@nichttuntun3364]

Finally a good tutorial for this instrument.

[@vyvii3293]

Thank you for this. I literally just got a tongue drum and I'm not musical at all; this was helpful

[@manuelcarvajal2722]

I'm thinking of getting one! What do you think so far?

[@keilana6]

Vyv: Agree. Hoping I am able to play & enjoy it.

[@alinav9270]

Wow... This videos are amazing... I bought myself a beautiful chakra frequency tongue drum and have played it intuitively over the last few years a couple of times. 😅 Might have to practice... My left hand arm feels like a floppy fish!

[@IanNorman-uu7jx]

The simplicity of these lessons I am encouraged to buy one.I am a drummer and percussion ist.This is interesting, so you don't necessarily need to play a Pacific tune but sound and drum experimental.Its also very beautiful and as well.

[@rootrhythm]

Yes, I love how approachable the tongue drum is. As a fellow drummer/percussionist, it has been so fun to incorporate rudiments and apply other snare drum techniques to the tongue drum to give more dynamics to the sounds and rhythms !

[@nipunjain.21]

Thank you for sharing these lessons. I have a C Maj Penta steel drum. Trying to find songs and tutorials and this one is of great help. Thanks a lot once again.

[@rootrhythm]

So glad to hear! Thanks so much for the comment 😀

[@doctorshredd]

This is so cool! My tongue drum is being delivered tomorrow, and as a guitarist for 40+ years, I am excited to learn this instrument! I will be watching all your videos in their entirety. Thankyou for all this knowledge ❤

[@alexandraconnett4258]

Love hearing that! Thanks so much for your comment!

[@TheKnowledgeThurst]

Love iti Getting mine tomorrow!

[@ivankaradzhov3610]

Thank you for your tip. Not that many videos out there to learn and I'm just getting one myself.

[@madame33licious]

Bought mine and cant wait. This inspired me to have fun and gave me a good starting point thank you!!!!

[@OrderedEntropy]

bought my first pan today, bought a meinl mini steel tongue A major, will be buying a bigger maybe different one next month, i can't read music or discern notes by ear, but this instrument is perfect for my good rhythm and melody sense for improvising and freestyle.

[@toastopia1]

It gives me the chills,I am going to try this!

[@4pattiw]

This is a big help. I’ll be practicing these techniques 👍🏼 I love my tongue drum but so very new at this.

[@Alisha-vy5lb]

I play with backing tracks and follow along with the chords or incorporate my own style into it. I record songs that sound good with the drum, and it’s pretty amazing when you’re able to play it back and hear everything come together. Playing is one thing, but I started by recording, to hear what sounds good and what doesn’t. So many songs I’ve learned through just playing my tongue drum/ pearl jam, rolling stones, ect Highly recommend pink floyd backing track. I used marker and put what each Number is and began learning chords that way. I There’s limitless possibilities with the tongue drum

[@mistymidnight4447]

Love this 💕 will deffo be watching more. I got a tongue drum a few weeks ago and managed to learn my first song in the first hour following another KZbin channel who writes the key numbers at the bottom of the screen but haven’t attempted to memorise any more incase I forget the first one in the process 🤣 these techniques are really helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@rootrhythm]

Thanks Misty! So glad you found it helpful. Hope you enjoy playing your new tongue drum! They can be so much fun!

[@aaronhargrove7460]

You’re a great teacher. I have a tank drum and want to improve. I’m going to check out your full course.

[@rootrhythm]

Hi Aaron. Thanks so much for all your positive comments and reviews. I hope you are enjoying the course : )

[@johnnyj5060]

Great video! I love how you open it up at 3:55!

[@abbeykelsey-evans4735]

Thank you so much for this video, I've been really struggling to find tutorials on how to play my tongue drum and this is greatly appreciated. I hope you do more of these in the future (:

[@monicastokes302]

Thank you sooo much. I loved the sound, but I was so lost. ‘Much better now👍🏽

[@Sylkenwolf]

Thank you! Just got my drum today so just trying to figure out more. I just dove right in and started plaing Ode to Joy. Lol. Great video.

[@HealingVibrations]

Great lesson! Thank you!!

[@dakotabarker244]

Most engaging. Well done.

[@peterpisani4749]

You tips are awesome. Just got my drum and I will go along with your instructional videos. Thanks again.

[@2robdot]

That drum sound very good,what is it?

[@lyublenabubesko]

Such a cool video series Alexandra, thanks so much for sharing! :)

[@EMERALDJAYNE]

I love that sound it was almost Celtic❤🎉

[@innerjourneysascendingnow7937]

Thank you, just got my drum and this helped me alot! I hope you have more videos out, loved it!😊🦋💜🌻🌼

[@rootrhythm]

Thanks so much for your comment. I'm working on creating a 2nd online course for learning the tongue drum and will share a few of the lessons from this course on my YT channel soon : )

[@shakuntalachauhan1433]

Thank you 😊

[@finallyawakened3350]

Thanks for these. I've just ordered one. I'm so excited. What scale is yours?

[@rootrhythm]

That's so exciting! The one in this video is in a B Minor scale. : )

[@annp8472]

There seem to be three B minor scales - Astral, Insomnia, or Grace. Which is yours? I know so little about the sound of specific notes, but I do know what I like when I hear it. And your drum is wonderful. Thanks.

[@chandratatvaraj5163]

Lovely one Thank you

[@rootrhythm]

Thanks for listening

[@katja862]

what key is this drum in please? x

[@rootrhythm]

B-minor : )

[@SanskritiShukla-j6k]

Which tongue drum is best for therapies, Tuned or untuned?

[@rootrhythm]

Tuned! I recommend playing music around the frequency of 200 Hz

[@andyli1274]

Great. Please keep going.

[@maryanndriftmeyer4629]

Where did you get the pillow you have your drum on?

[@RoseJyoti777]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful 💗

[@arianezabel3466]

Where can I get those mallets?

[@rootrhythm]

These mallets came with the tongue drum I purchased from en.kosmosky.com/. I would reach out to them directly to see if they sell the mallets separately.

[@cannamink]

Thank you!

[@alchemicalhealing674]

Would you kindly let me know which model this is? I ordered a kosmosky drum tuned to B-minor but mine sounds a bit different. Thanks in advance.

[@staying_spooky]

Where can I get this drum! It has such a sad and ominous sound! What key! What scale!

[@rootrhythm]

The type of tongue drum I am using in this video is called a Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drum. This one is called their Astral B-Minor Scale. To learn more about this drum, visit en.kosmosky.com/. You can also use the the promo code "ROOTRHYTHM" for a 5% discount on tongue drum purchases from their site : )

[@jennintuitivepsychicmedium2684]

Thinking of buying one of these to help with meditation. Thank you for your videos! Do you recommend any particular brand/kind/seller? Thanks a million!

[@rootrhythm]

Hi Jenn! That is wonderful. I use mine for meditation all the time. My go to tongue drum is the Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drum. It's the one that is in this video. To learn more about this drum, visit en.kosmosky.com/. You can also use the promo code "ROOTRHYTHM" for a 5% discount on tongue drum purchases from their site : ) if you decide to go with them!

[@GillysCraftWorld]

Hi there, how long is your course?

[@rootrhythm]

There are 10 lessons in the course and each range from 2-5 mins each. : )

[@GillysCraftWorld]

@@rootrhythm thank you 😊😊

[@MaySaySmth]

Best! 🙏 thanks

[@rootrhythm]

You're welcome 😊

[@tinekehorst1178]

Whats the name of this drum and de scale please

[@rootrhythm]

The type of tongue drum I am using in this video is called a Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drum. To learn more about this drum, visit en.kosmosky.com/. Use the the promo code "ROOTRHYTHM" for a 5% discount on tongue drum purchases from their site : ) This scale is in B-minor.

[@harrissteve25]

I have a 13 tone one and can't find anything showing the notes for it I've found pictures showing ones for 8 tone ones but 13 tone seems hard to find any help is appreciated 😁

[@nicoelgreeko]

Damn Steve, I see this comment on a couple of these videos. I hope you figure it out!

[@Eurotool]

Great video but try removing the background hum next time

[@smitamahant3167]

Iwanted to purchase this type of dram can you guide me

[@rootrhythm]

The type of tongue drum I am using in this video is called a Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drum. To learn more about this drum, visit en.kosmosky.com/. Use the the promo code "ROOTRHYTHM" for a 5% discount on tongue drum purchases from their site : ). Let me know if you have other questions.

[@hangpham9377]

Hi, I noticed that your tongue drum has holes on that. May i know the reason? Should I drill holes on my one if I dont have them? Cheers!

[@rootrhythm]

The holes on the Kosmosky tongue drums are mostly decorative, so there should be no need to make holes in yours.

[@mei_yuu]

Wow

[@remytruongbattesti9653]

4:00 made me subcribe

[@rootrhythm]

The type of tongue drum I am using in this video is called a Kosmosky Steel Tongue Drum. To learn more about this drum, visit en.kosmosky.com/. Use the the promo code "ROOTRHYTHM" for a 5% discount on tongue drum purchases from their site : )

[@llm8268]

Just bought my first Kosmosky last month, very beautifully crafted and sounds perfect.

[@rootrhythm]

@@llm8268 Yay! I'm so happy to hear that! What scale did you get?

[@roxannesteed4675]

What is the key of this drum in your video - the sound is wonderful!

[@rootrhythm]

This one is in B-minor. It is considered the Astral B-minor scale from the Kosmosky Tongue Drum makers. Yes, I love the sound of this scale as well : )

[@roxannesteed4675]

@@rootrhythm Thanks Alex!! I was wondering - I've listened to all (I think) of your videos, & it sounded like one you had mentioned previously!! I love this sound! :-)

[@roxannesteed4675]

@@rootrhythm - also - could you tell me the size of this one? 22cm? or 30cm? Thanks!!

[@salkinfamilychiropractic3142]

notes? is there a songbook for this instrument?

[@LarkVsOwl-de3op]

What key is it in?

[@rootrhythm]

This one is in b minor : )

[@lialaralph3175]

I have a d minor pentatonic scale. After hearing yours, mine sounds a bit sour. Is there an easy way to check for correct tone?

[@rootrhythm]

Hi Liala, can you share what style/brand of tongue drum you have? I know some types come with magnets that you can place around the drum to help tune/change the notes.

[@MySpringLullaby]

How do you record? I record the sound in my bedrooom and it reverbs too much

[@rootrhythm]

Oh interesting. What type of mic are you using? I have a shotgun mic that I attach to my camera. It's about 2 ft away from the drum and is right overhead. Depending on the size of your bedroom, it could also be the sound bouncing off the side of the walls, if you are in a tighter space. Hope that helps.

[@RelaxingMusic-xy4jl]

This version with holes seems to be very special, anyway, this instrument is very powerful

[@Ukemama2018]

What kinda of mallets are you using? My drum came with rubber mallets and im wondering will mallets like yours give it a different sound.

[@rootrhythm]

Hi Uke. I've only played my tongue drum with soft mallets or with my fingers, so I can't speak from experience, but my guess would be that harder mallets would probably create a loud sound, but might be too harsh for this drum. Rubber mallets, could be a nice though. They would probably create a nice bounce and would be good for rolling. I'll have to look into this more. Thanks for the question.

[@Syren.024]

Can you help me figure out the number sequence for a hapi tongue drum please? Its the same drum from a short on here called "classic tongue drum (happy drum) happy birthday tune" Any help is appreciated 🙏🏽

[@laurencehubaut551]

bonjour mademe pourier vous paler en francais svp merci

[@CrispyMilkk]

TRIPLE HIT X100

[@Mr.CerealKiller]

It like if you Invert a Steel Pan, and BOOM you get a tongue

[@V0TR0N]

Therapeutic ☺️

[@tgf-d3934]

Kinda like, you know umm, kinda like, kinda nice like it's umm, kinda cool, like kinda flam umm like sound like this kinda.

[@riderrider5240]

U r osum

[@rootrhythm]

thanks!

[@ANGELO54]

Thank You!.