I just bought a tongue drum and have no skill with any musical instrument. I don't know what possessed me, except that I fell in love with the sound. Your video is very helpful! Thank you.
I just did the exact same thing - I do think these thingies are magic... They will bewitch all those who listen to them for a moment, and then those people need to buy one.
I always hear people reference this mnemonic, and i wonder if my own elementary school teacher was messing with us when she said everyone uses "Ernie Gives Bert Dead Fish" because i have never again heard anyone use it outside of people that i went to school with lol
You could also search form songs that are written for the kalimba i have found there is a lot of music that is written in numbers for that instrument and IT works quite wel with the toung drum
You have a very friendly happy way off explaining how to play the tung drum. We'll done. I have a mild learning disability so it may take me a very long time to get a nice tune from a tung drum. Thank you 😊👍
Hi Ms. Molly. Thank You so very much for your videos. I just purchased the Vervo handpan but thanks to your so very cool videos I also took advantage of the links You!! Lol provided for the piano by numbers. I use music playing for therapy since I got back from the war. So far is very helpful. So now I'm decided to give the handpan a go. Thx again.!!
So glad I came across this video early on in my.learning (my drum arrived yesterday). Realising that I'll be able to turn sheet music into number tabs is going to open it up so much for me! Thank you
I just bought one, I saw your review on it so I searched up your videos and I am truly grateful to find you have more! My drum will be here in a few days ☺️
Thank you Ms. Molly for this great tut, I got a 15 note D minor tongue drum a few weeks ago, trying to figure how to play it. Your instructions and explanations sure do help, I appreciate your time. I did get a D minor tongue drum a few weeks ago, your information is just what i needed.
How could you NOT be enthused and hooked to try one of these after watching you? Thank you for making my day a bit brighter. I've ordered one for my granddaughter as a gift .... cant' wait for her to go back to school so I can get it out and play with it! 😁
The tongue drum produces a divine sound. Despite being a modern instrument, it certainly breaks the paradigm of bias against the potential of modern beauty; producing a very mystical sound one would expect from any ancient instrument!
Hi Molly. Thank you! You're so full of happiness which makes listening to you great! I just got a 12" tongue drum. What is the center 5 for? It is quite deep. And, on the music scale for sheet music which I can read, there is middle F let's say (number 4) and there is higher F on the musical scale...we only have the lower scales on the drum am I correct? Another question, I am trained for meditation teaching and would love to create a couple of minutes of music using this. For the beginning and ending of sessions. Can you guide me as to the best sounds for this? I know you said once that I would omit two numbers so that anything I play would then sound good? That there are two notes that would not sound great if incorporating it for a random meditation? Thanks so much!
You did a great job of simplifying something that can be a bit daunting. Also love your happy, positive approach. Your inner joy really shines. Thank you.
thanks! i just got one of these for christmas and i have zero knowledge on it, just trying to find easy sheet music to follow along to has been really hard! your video helps :)
Molly, this is terrific! I cannot read music or really know anything about it, theory-wise (eg until now I didn’t even really know what a chord is! 🙄). You’ve explained some simple basics so well for someone like me. I can’t wait to get my first tongue drum and start playing and maybe even eventually learn to read music! Looking forward to watching many of your videos. Thank you! ps your smile and joy are contagions!
Ok,This Was 2 Years Ago,I Just Got A 12” 13 Tone Glarry Steel Drum,Ive Played A Violin Since Childhood and No Issues With Reading Music,Just Finding It😂😂I Dont Mind Paying For It Either..Thank You and God Bless🙏🏼❤️🌏✨🔭
Very good explanation. I’m very new to this as in never had one in my hands. Meditation, made aware of these. So I’m researching how to learn this instrument. Thank you and it works for me. I had no clue about sheet music being able to play on this and now I’m more eager to learn. Thank you
You are the best. I just figured out a song I wanted to play that showed the letters but not the numbers. Next I will try actual sheet music. Thank you so much. ☺️
Molly u are ADORABLE! Thank you for your learning videos. Just received my small steel tongue drum and looking forward to your guidance thru my musical journey! 😊 💞✌ OUT!
I have been playing bells for 8 years but have been wanting to play the drums since I was a teen!! I saw this advertised on MyRoses (didn’t realize I could buy it on Amazon) and am eagerly awaiting my tongue drum!! Thank you for clarifying how this is laid out!
Thanks - you also could use those stick on letters (like the replacement ones for a worn keyboard) and put them on the corresponding numbers & that'd make it easier to follow sheet music. Just a thought.
thank you for the great explanation especially you related the different notes reading. It helps me a lot as I do not have a chance to learn proper music theoary in my young time.
I have a tounge drum and used your video to find the notes to place the numbers but it's missing 2 and 5. Is there sheet music for these types of drums?
I really love your videos, you are knowledgeable and I'm interested in getting a tongue drum, I go to festivals and recently got a djembe drum because I love the sound, and now I need a tongue drum to add to my collection.
Hello Molly; thank you for the fun Videos! I'm 71 years old and have never attempted playing music until recently. I can't carry a tune but have rhythem. I have been studying playing the pakhewaj, which is a precursor to the tabla. It's is supposed to be tune to C#, which means nothing to me nor do I have the sensitivity at this time to tune it properly. I thought if I ordered the harmonic tongue drum it may help me to have a better understanding of musical scales, etc. The harmonic drum, I believe is tune to D major. I would love to be able to tune my pakhawaj in the future by ear. Is the harmonic drum a good idea to order to meet my goals as stated above? I also would like to understand basic music theory and be able to sing basic notes and at least harmonize with others. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your clear description of the tongue drum and musical theory. My question is... I have a 7 with a dot under it and a 1 with a dot over it and I wonder their significance in sound and in the musical scale? Thank you for your reply. You also have a wonderful day.
Really appreciate your talk on the tongue drum. My husband gifted one to me.....although I don't know how to 'play music,' but I also love the sound and will check out your suggestions and give it a go. Mine did come with a little book of songs (the only one I ever heard of was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) but the sound is very soothing and I will practice.....) Thanks again!
Thank you! You saved meh life! And I was wondering, is there any way to convert sheet music from pianos to tongue drum tabs! There are some sheets for songs I like on piano that are not available in tongue drum and I was trying everything! THANKS!
I just got 11 note tongue drum. Could you please recommend a piano by numbers book for a tongue drum. Sorry I am very new to this drum and have no idea what book will work with it. Thanks.
Dear Molly, I just want to thank you so much for making these videos on the tongue drum. Until yesterday, I didn't even know this instrument, but I fell in love with the sound - so much so, that I'm getting one myself now, and your video really helped me to decide which model to get and what range. Sadly I couldn't order the one you linked, because they charge so much for delivery to Germany, which is where I am. I'm getting a diatonic c- major drum with 15 tones now and I'm glad you explained the transcription. With practice, there are now so many songs to play! I can hardly wait for my drum to arrive so I can get started :)
Wonderful!! I hope you love it. You should of course get the kind that's right for you, sounds like the one you're getting is perfect. Happy drumming 😊
Thank you for these videos, you have really helped me get comfortable with my tongue drum and get a better understanding on what the numbers mean! I appreciate how positive and cheerful you always are in the videos too :)
I just got one in the key of D. which kinda bums me out. are there magnets in them? if there are.... how can they be chznged? I'm trying to find out what the notes are on 1thru 7 then I can figure out the chords to play. I play guitar. Thanks for sharing this.💖
My music book that came with drum has a little upwards curve symbol just below some notes connecting those two notes. Can you tell me what this symbol means?
Do you have any resources for the Kosmosky drum? I actually bought one in the scale you had in another video because I loved it so much but of course it isn’t labeled and I don’t have a ton of musical experience to be able to figure out what tongue is what note. Could you help me with this?
Hi Molly, you are a lovely teacher. Thanks for making us this video! Quick question regarding number tabs like the example you showed.. What would numbers 8-12 be? I playplay a handful of instruments and I just received a tongue drum as a gift but my music theory is really weak. Actually as I am writing this I literally just noticed noticed you are on one of the websites that sells it! hahah. I have the Dminor 9 note 14 inch and I am impressed with the quality so far. Anyways knowing it's D,E,F,G,A,Bb,C,D with two different A's and two different D's would 9 be E, 10 be F, 11 be G, and 12 be A or am I totally off? 😅
I just bought an 8 note steel tongue drum in C minor. I have NO music training and the included music book was useless as it uses notes and the drum has numbers. Did find some songs on UA-cam that use numbers, however my drum has two of several numbers so which one do I choose and why? Also the 6 and 7 have dots on one of the repeated numbers. What is this for and when do I choose one over the other? I cannot find answers to my questions anywhere. I love the sound and I’m trying to learn a few Disney tunes. Understanding the notes will help to keep me motivated about learning this beautiful instrument. Thanks.
Hello Beverly, I'm so glad you've started your musical journey with this instrument :D This video may answer some of your questions: ua-cam.com/video/VT6l8pl7xdQ/v-deo.html If you have any questions after watching, please do reply and I'll do my best to answer :)
What do we do when we get a tongue drum without notes provided? is there a resource to order them as Meinl does not provide it with their tongue drums. I’ve got the g major tongue drum
I got one for Christmas, and I also try to play the Kalimba, but I agree, I can't really find music for either one. I've had to resort to finding letter tabs for the Kalimba online, and I have a Music book, but It doesn't sound like much right now.
I have a new 15 note tongue drum that came with a few songs. The version of Danny boy asks for a “0” note but the tongues are numbered 1-7 exactly like yours in this video. Any idea what the 0 means?
@@MusicalMollyKhan Thank you. I have played Percussion for over 40 years. I like your videos on the instrument. Your positive demeanor is great. I have some technique to work out but I will get there soon enough. I am going to practice just playing with thumb and pinky for about an hour today. In the next month I want to fluently be playing with thumbs and at least 6 fingers if not all 8. Thanks again and keep up the good work. You are Inspiring people to pick up a new instrument and that is certainly worth doing...
@@LilCraftyNook It never arrived. Seller tried to cheat me, Aliexpress helped me with recovering my money. I ordered another one in another store and result was the same. I won't try third time. Maybe it's not instrument for me :(
@@czak11blind11 try Amazon! I ordered one for my daughter as a Christmas gift, and I had it in less than a week! The price was great, and it came with a quality carrying case, two sets of mallets, finger picks and additional numbers.
@@czak11blind11 I ordered from loobing as advertised on Facebook, which I found out was a scam site. Luckily PayPal refunded me instantly and I ordered an £89 one from amazon which is fine
Thank you Molly, the problems I'm having is on hitting the notes on the tongue drum doesn't seem to sound in accordance with what is on these songbooks . The book that came with it is ok, like the happy birthday song and the numbers to get along with it is perfect. I did that quite alright It made me fell more in love with the tongue drum it sounds really great. What I want to know is the numbers on the tongue drum, is it the same as the numbers on these books especially when playing the tongue drum? I'm just a beginner but I love the tongue drum very much it is so different from other musical instruments. Thanks Molly.
Hmm, the numbers in the tongue drum books should be the same as the numbers in the one that came with your drum. Do you have a specially tuned drum or handmade drum? That might make a difference.
Hi Molly, do you have any advice on how to find songs to play on a pentatonic tongue drum? I just ordered a 2-sided tank drum from Kosmosky (c-major & d-minor, both pentatonic). Thank you so much!
no clue about playing music. Are there drums in the market where the „Numbers“ are electronic highlighted to “activate” the specific note ? Greetings from 🇩🇪
con 2 tambores ,uno en un tono, por ejemplo DO y otro afinado medoi tono mas abajo o arriba ( ejemplo, DO# o SI ) tienes todas las notas que necesitas para interpretar absolutamente cualquier canción With 2 drums, one in one key, for example DO and another tuned mid-tone lower or higher (example, DO # or SI) you have all the notes you need to interpret absolutely any song
I got my tongue drum 15 note 14inch for meditation key of D but so far it doesn't sound good, I don't think some of my tongues are vibrating are they suppose to be a little raise up?
As a tongue drum maker in the UK, all of the drums we make are based on pentatonic and harmonic scales. As are the original handpans. Also the majority of tongue drums I’ve come across are minor. You seem to have a diatonic major (made in China I think, guessing by the sound). The pentatonic, and harmonic, although limiting for playing every song (missing some notes) they are easy to play as there is no wrong combination of notes to play. Just curious why you chose a major diatonic really?
Yes, most of the handmade ones seem to be made around a less common scale. I have the Idiopan that works with many pentatonic scales and have ordered a Kosmosky and a Guda in other scales also, it will be so fun to explore! But yes, most of the mass produced instruments are made with the diatonic major scale. For me (and for many others!) my choice at the time was limited mostly by cost 😊
Hi, I bought a tongue drum with 15 tones, and I also bought along songbooks such as 100 songs for tongue drum, songbooks for beginner and and fifty popular songs, they doesn't seem to be working. Are these the correct tongue drum songbooks? Thanks.
@@MusicalMollyKhan I am brand new to music. Can you please tell me what the pros and cons are for chosing the number of notes? I am interested in the 15 note tongue drum but am curious if I will find it too complicated? My end goal is to use this instrument to play in Church. I can't find Christian Music for the tongue drum. Will your explanation of converting letters to numbers work on the 15 note tongue drum? If so can you please teach me how? This is the first time I have watched you on youtube! You are lovely to listen to!! Thank you for your knowledge and enthusiasm!!
I just got one of these for my birthday. As a metal drummer, I've kinda just been slapping these with my fingers and jamming. I don't think I'm using this for it's intended genre...
I'm very new to tongue drums but I'm having fun playing with it. I have a 13 tone, c major, diatonic drum. I want to get a 15 note drum. I am trying to read music as well. I would like to buy a 15 note drum. Would you recommend D major. I'm a little intimidated. Is there a huge difference between C and D major? Thank you for all your amazing videos!!
I just bought a tongue drum and have no skill with any musical instrument. I don't know what possessed me, except that I fell in love with the sound. Your video is very helpful! Thank you.
I'm so glad! I hope you enjoy it :D
I just did the exact same thing - I do think these thingies are magic... They will bewitch all those who listen to them for a moment, and then those people need to buy one.
Me too! Mine hasn't arrived yet..
Same here. But planning to learn
just ordered one too! Can't wait to try it. I know nothing about reading music...but hey it will be fun learning.
As a Bongo player I've found these tongue drums to be cool played like a hand drum.
Very cool! I am not a percussionist by any means and I love seeing them played like that 😊
Ohhhh my gosh! I'm 62.
I haven't heard
"EVERY GOOD BOY DOES FINE"
in YEARS!! Thanks for the memories!
Haha, that's what I grew up on too 😊
I always hear people reference this mnemonic, and i wonder if my own elementary school teacher was messing with us when she said everyone uses "Ernie Gives Bert Dead Fish" because i have never again heard anyone use it outside of people that i went to school with lol
Every good boy deserves fruit was the one I was taught!
Every Good Boy Deserves Fun!
You could also search form songs that are written for the kalimba i have found there is a lot of music that is written in numbers for that instrument and IT works quite wel with the toung drum
You have a very friendly happy way off explaining how to play the tung drum. We'll done. I have a mild learning disability so it may take me a very long time to get a nice tune from a tung drum. Thank you 😊👍
Hi Ms. Molly. Thank You so very much for your videos. I just purchased the Vervo handpan but thanks to your so very cool videos I also took advantage of the links You!! Lol provided for the piano by numbers. I use music playing for therapy since I got back from the war. So far is very helpful. So now I'm decided to give the handpan a go. Thx again.!!
So glad I came across this video early on in my.learning (my drum arrived yesterday). Realising that I'll be able to turn sheet music into number tabs is going to open it up so much for me! Thank you
I just bought one, I saw your review on it so I searched up your videos and I am truly grateful to find you have more! My drum will be here in a few days ☺️
How exciting! I hope you love it 😊
Thank you Ms. Molly for this great tut, I got a 15 note D minor tongue drum a few weeks ago, trying to figure how to play it. Your instructions and explanations sure do help, I appreciate your time. I did get a D minor tongue drum a few weeks ago, your information is just what i needed.
How could you NOT be enthused and hooked to try one of these after watching you? Thank you for making my day a bit brighter. I've ordered one for my granddaughter as a gift .... cant' wait for her to go back to school so I can get it out and play with it! 😁
Aww thank you! Enjoy 😊
The tongue drum produces a divine sound. Despite being a modern instrument, it certainly breaks the paradigm of bias against the potential of modern beauty; producing a very mystical sound one would expect from any ancient instrument!
What a delightful teacher you are! Your pure joy is a blessing and you explain a difficult concept so simply. Thank you!
Thanks so much 😊
I just bought it for my daughter.
Thank you for your guide. 🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This is helpful! Loving the sounds that’s coming out of the drum! Your smile too🙃 thanks!
Hi Molly. Thank you! You're so full of happiness which makes listening to you great! I just got a 12" tongue drum. What is the center 5 for? It is quite deep. And, on the music scale for sheet music which I can read, there is middle F let's say (number 4) and there is higher F on the musical scale...we only have the lower scales on the drum am I correct? Another question, I am trained for meditation teaching and would love to create a couple of minutes of music using this. For the beginning and ending of sessions. Can you guide me as to the best sounds for this? I know you said once that I would omit two numbers so that anything I play would then sound good? That there are two notes that would not sound great if incorporating it for a random meditation? Thanks so much!
You did a great job of simplifying something that can be a bit daunting. Also love your happy, positive approach. Your inner joy really shines. Thank you.
Thanks so much 😊
thanks! i just got one of these for christmas and i have zero knowledge on it, just trying to find easy sheet music to follow along to has been really hard! your video helps :)
I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊
lol I am in the same position
Not all of those who happened upon your channel lack musical knowledge. Some of us love to learn new instruments.
Good Golly Ms. Molly, how helpful! Great explanations, easy to follow, pleasantly delivered! Thank You
Love the chord ideas .. i play guitar piano and ukulele..will have fun trying to figure this out❤
I'm hopefully getting that same tongue drum soon, I'm so excited! Your videos are wonderful, thank you for making and posting them.
Of course! I'm happy to help, I hope you love it! 😊
Molly, this is terrific! I cannot read music or really know anything about it, theory-wise (eg until now I didn’t even really know what a chord is! 🙄). You’ve explained some simple basics so well for someone like me. I can’t wait to get my first tongue drum and start playing and maybe even eventually learn to read music!
Looking forward to watching many of your videos. Thank you!
ps your smile and joy are contagions!
Ok,This Was 2 Years Ago,I Just Got A 12” 13 Tone Glarry Steel Drum,Ive Played A Violin Since Childhood and No Issues With Reading Music,Just Finding It😂😂I Dont Mind Paying For It Either..Thank You and God Bless🙏🏼❤️🌏✨🔭
Very good explanation. I’m very new to this as in never had one in my hands. Meditation, made aware of these. So I’m researching how to learn this instrument. Thank you and it works for me. I had no clue about sheet music being able to play on this and now I’m more eager to learn. Thank you
I'm glad this was helpful! It's a beautiful instrument for meditation :)
@@MusicalMollyKhan how do I find music for meditation that I can play on the tongue drum? Mine just arrived yesterday? Thank you
You are the best. I just figured out a song I wanted to play that showed the letters but not the numbers. Next I will try actual sheet music. Thank you so much. ☺️
Yay! Happy drumming 😊
Molly u are ADORABLE! Thank you for your learning videos. Just received my small steel tongue drum and looking forward to your guidance thru my musical journey! 😊 💞✌ OUT!
Wonderful! Happy drumming 😊
I have been playing bells for 8 years but have been wanting to play the drums since I was a teen!! I saw this advertised on MyRoses (didn’t realize I could buy it on Amazon) and am eagerly awaiting my tongue drum!! Thank you for clarifying how this is laid out!
Oh how fun! I hope you love it. It's such a great feeling to make your dream happen 😊
@@MusicalMollyKhan Thank you!!
Thanks - you also could use those stick on letters (like the replacement ones for a worn keyboard) and put them on the corresponding numbers & that'd make it easier to follow sheet music. Just a thought.
Oh that is a great idea! Thanks for the tip 😊
thank you for the great explanation especially you related the different notes reading. It helps me a lot as I do not have a chance to learn proper music theoary in my young time.
How very helpful for those of us just starting with these delicious instruments. Thank you!
And what an absolute joyful delight you are.
Best wishes x
Thank you 😊
I have a tounge drum and used your video to find the notes to place the numbers but it's missing 2 and 5. Is there sheet music for these types of drums?
I really love your videos, you are knowledgeable and I'm interested in getting a tongue drum, I go to festivals and recently got a djembe drum because I love the sound, and now I need a tongue drum to add to my collection.
you are a wealth of knowledge!..such a fun person too!
I read sheet music so this sounds super easy ❤Thank you for the video
Love the joy you have!
Thank you 😊
Hello Molly; thank you for the fun Videos! I'm 71 years old and have never attempted playing music until recently. I can't carry a tune but have rhythem. I have been studying playing the pakhewaj, which is a precursor to the tabla. It's is supposed to be tune to C#, which means nothing to me nor do I have the sensitivity at this time to tune it properly. I thought if I ordered the harmonic tongue drum it may help me to have a better understanding of musical scales, etc. The harmonic drum, I believe is tune to D major. I would love to be able to tune my pakhawaj in the future by ear. Is the harmonic drum a good idea to order to meet my goals as stated above? I also would like to understand basic music theory and be able to sing basic notes and at least harmonize with others. Thank you for sharing!
You make great videos, good personality, ty so much can't wait to get my tongue drum for Christmas😊
This was very easy to follow and I really appreciate the slow walkthrough.
I'm so glad it was helpful! 😊
Thank you for your clear description of the tongue drum and musical theory. My question is... I have a 7 with a dot under it and a 1 with a dot over it and I wonder their significance in sound and in the musical scale? Thank you for your reply. You also have a wonderful day.
You just helped me with getting this, honestly I purchased this without thinking much into it so it’s probably best I educate myself on this LOL
Really appreciate your talk on the tongue drum. My husband gifted one to me.....although I don't know how to 'play music,' but I also love the sound and will check out your suggestions and give it a go. Mine did come with a little book of songs (the only one I ever heard of was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star) but the sound is very soothing and I will practice.....) Thanks again!
Oh how lovely! Enjoy ☺️
Wow, thank you so much. It’s really helpful. Hello from Russia 😊
Hello! So glad it was helpful 😊
I am getting my drum tomorrow. Looks like fun
Thank you! You saved meh life! And I was wondering, is there any way to convert sheet music from pianos to tongue drum tabs! There are some sheets for songs I like on piano that are not available in tongue drum and I was trying everything! THANKS!
Great video !!! Looking to buy a drum and learn to play. What do you recommend !
Thank you ,
Kathleen
So easy to follow and your so sweet on top of it, thank you.
Hi Molly
Have you tried out the drume from Drume Music in Portland, Oregon, USA?
hi Molly! You are so adorable. I was thinking of buying this and you majorly helped me go forward with it. God bless you.
Thank you 😊
You direction and sprit is awesome Thanks
I just got 11 note tongue drum. Could you please recommend a piano by numbers book for a tongue drum. Sorry I am very new to this drum and have no idea what book will work with it. Thanks.
Thank you very much. Helpfull for the absolute beginner. Which I am.
Dear Molly,
I just want to thank you so much for making these videos on the tongue drum. Until yesterday, I didn't even know this instrument, but I fell in love with the sound - so much so, that I'm getting one myself now, and your video really helped me to decide which model to get and what range. Sadly I couldn't order the one you linked, because they charge so much for delivery to Germany, which is where I am. I'm getting a diatonic c- major drum with 15 tones now and I'm glad you explained the transcription. With practice, there are now so many songs to play! I can hardly wait for my drum to arrive so I can get started :)
Wonderful!! I hope you love it. You should of course get the kind that's right for you, sounds like the one you're getting is perfect. Happy drumming 😊
You are really nice i play a lot of instruments and i think you are a wonderful teacher please continue its more then a pleasure
Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊
Love your positive energy! I feel happier from that alone. Keep up the good work. 😊
Aww, thank you!
i came to the dreaded comments section for the same reason. you are radiating good vibes, no question 😮✨
Thank you, I bought a drum like yours and have no clue - just liked the sound. I have a musical background but am really rusty
I hope you really enjoy it! Happy drumming 😊
Best part od the video? The smiles!
They made mr feel happy. 😁
Aww, thanks! 😊
Yes!! You are amazing! I can't read sheet music at all, so the numbers make more sense to my brain. Thank you for your videos!
I'm so glad to be helpful 😊
Hi can i play the tunge drum with only my right hand? Thanks for the help
Thank you for these videos, you have really helped me get comfortable with my tongue drum and get a better understanding on what the numbers mean! I appreciate how positive and cheerful you always are in the videos too :)
Thank you! I'm so glad it's been helpful 😊
thank you!! Your laugh is precious
I just got one in the key of D.
which kinda bums me out.
are there magnets in them?
if there are.... how can they be chznged? I'm trying to find out what the notes are on 1thru 7
then I can figure out the chords to play. I play guitar. Thanks for sharing this.💖
Hi hi... could a tongue drum and a piano make a great combination for a music session?
Hello Musical Molly do you offer lessons to learn how to read music and/or playing the tongue drum?
My music book that came with drum has a little upwards curve symbol just below some notes connecting those two notes. Can you tell me what this symbol means?
Which size of hand pan you suggest for beginners?
Do you have any resources for the Kosmosky drum? I actually bought one in the scale you had in another video because I loved it so much but of course it isn’t labeled and I don’t have a ton of musical experience to be able to figure out what tongue is what note. Could you help me with this?
Hi Molly, you are a lovely teacher. Thanks for making us this video! Quick question regarding number tabs like the example you showed.. What would numbers 8-12 be? I playplay a handful of instruments and I just received a tongue drum as a gift but my music theory is really weak. Actually as I am writing this I literally just noticed noticed you are on one of the websites that sells it! hahah. I have the Dminor 9 note 14 inch and I am impressed with the quality so far. Anyways knowing it's D,E,F,G,A,Bb,C,D with two different A's and two different D's would 9 be E, 10 be F, 11 be G, and 12 be A or am I totally off? 😅
I just bought an 8 note steel tongue drum in C minor. I have NO music training and the included music book was useless as it uses notes and the drum has numbers. Did find some songs on UA-cam that use numbers, however my drum has two of several numbers so which one do I choose and why? Also the 6 and 7 have dots on one of the repeated numbers. What is this for and when do I choose one over the other? I cannot find answers to my questions anywhere. I love the sound and I’m trying to learn a few Disney tunes. Understanding the notes will help to keep me motivated about learning this beautiful instrument. Thanks.
Hello Beverly, I'm so glad you've started your musical journey with this instrument :D This video may answer some of your questions: ua-cam.com/video/VT6l8pl7xdQ/v-deo.html If you have any questions after watching, please do reply and I'll do my best to answer :)
I bought 3 smaller ones for Xmas presents. I hope recipients like them ! I will refer them to you ! :)
Thank you! I hope they love them 😊
What do we do when we get a tongue drum without notes provided? is there a resource to order them as Meinl does not provide it with their tongue drums. I’ve got the g major tongue drum
This was so helpful! Thank you. I just got my first tongue drum today. So excited to learn. ♥️
Wonderful, I hope you love it! Happy drumming 😊
I got one for Christmas, and I also try to play the Kalimba, but I agree, I can't really find music for either one. I've had to resort to finding letter tabs for the Kalimba online, and I have a Music book, but It doesn't sound like much right now.
I have a new 15 note tongue drum that came with a few songs. The version of Danny boy asks for a “0” note but the tongues are numbered 1-7 exactly like yours in this video. Any idea what the 0 means?
Hi, she mentioned in a previous post that 0 means rest, so no note is applied.
@@mysterex thank you so much!
Omg you just taught me to play 😮 thank you so much 🤣🎶🤘☯️⚛️🙏🎵💜😊
Can you play Silent night the church music and the old rugged cross. Thank you .
What a beautiful voice you have and very good explanation!!
This was super helpful. Thanks!
I have been enjoying watching your videos on this instrument. I just got my first one today. Keep up the Good Work...
Thank you 😊 Enjoy your new drum!
@@MusicalMollyKhan Thank you. I have played Percussion for over 40 years. I like your videos on the instrument. Your positive demeanor is great. I have some technique to work out but I will get there soon enough. I am going to practice just playing with thumb and pinky for about an hour today. In the next month I want to fluently be playing with thumbs and at least 6 fingers if not all 8. Thanks again and keep up the good work. You are Inspiring people to pick up a new instrument and that is certainly worth doing...
Excelent timing. My first tank drum, that i've ordered from China in august should be delivered tomorrow! Thank You :)
Enjoy! It's a beautiful instrument.
Oh my! It took that long?? I ordered mine Nov 5.
@@LilCraftyNook It never arrived. Seller tried to cheat me, Aliexpress helped me with recovering my money. I ordered another one in another store and result was the same. I won't try third time. Maybe it's not instrument for me :(
@@czak11blind11 try Amazon! I ordered one for my daughter as a Christmas gift, and I had it in less than a week! The price was great, and it came with a quality carrying case, two sets of mallets, finger picks and additional numbers.
@@czak11blind11 I ordered from loobing as advertised on Facebook, which I found out was a scam site. Luckily PayPal refunded me instantly and I ordered an £89 one from amazon which is fine
My tung drum dosent have any numbers at all so how can I play it without numbers. Thank you. Neil from Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Came here for the information, stayed for the giggle~thanks!
Aww, thank you! 😊
Thank you Molly, the problems I'm having is on hitting the notes on the tongue drum doesn't seem to sound in accordance with what is on these songbooks . The book that came with it is ok, like the happy birthday song and the numbers to get along with it is perfect. I did that quite alright It made me fell more in love with the tongue drum it sounds really great. What I want to know is the numbers on the tongue drum, is it the same as the numbers on these books especially when playing the tongue drum? I'm just a beginner but I love the tongue drum very much it is so different from other musical instruments. Thanks Molly.
Hmm, the numbers in the tongue drum books should be the same as the numbers in the one that came with your drum. Do you have a specially tuned drum or handmade drum? That might make a difference.
Hi Molly, do you have any advice on how to find songs to play on a pentatonic tongue drum? I just ordered a 2-sided tank drum from Kosmosky (c-major & d-minor, both pentatonic). Thank you so much!
Congratulations on your new drum, I hope you love it 😊 This video has a few that I transcribed: ua-cam.com/video/cdfOVTh3zGM/v-deo.html
@@MusicalMollyKhan thank you so much, I’m so excited for it to arrive!
no clue about playing music. Are there drums in the market where the „Numbers“ are electronic highlighted to “activate” the specific note ? Greetings from 🇩🇪
I haven't seen anything like that, but what a brilliant idea! 😊
con 2 tambores ,uno en un tono, por ejemplo DO y otro afinado medoi tono mas abajo o arriba ( ejemplo, DO# o SI ) tienes todas las notas que necesitas para interpretar absolutamente cualquier canción
With 2 drums, one in one key, for example DO and another tuned mid-tone lower or higher (example, DO # or SI) you have all the notes you need to interpret absolutely any song
Yes! Someone else recently commented about that as well - I am definitely going to try it! 😊
I watch this entire video with a smile on my face 😁 you’re personality is so calming 🙏🏻 thank you for this!!
Aww, thank you 😊
Thank you, this is SO helpful!
I'm so glad :D
I've been looking at getting my first one of these I've never played one before any advice
Can you turn the Tongue Drum into an actual drum kit like Hi-hat and Toms etc, or can you just play tunes? Thankyou
I got my tongue drum 15 note 14inch for meditation key of D but so far it doesn't sound good, I don't think some of my tongues are vibrating are they suppose to be a little raise up?
Love your vibe! Thank you for this tutorial - super helpful :)
So glad to help 😊
As a tongue drum maker in the UK, all of the drums we make are based on pentatonic and harmonic scales. As are the original handpans. Also the majority of tongue drums I’ve come across are minor. You seem to have a diatonic major (made in China I think, guessing by the sound). The pentatonic, and harmonic, although limiting for playing every song (missing some notes) they are easy to play as there is no wrong combination of notes to play. Just curious why you chose a major diatonic really?
Yes, most of the handmade ones seem to be made around a less common scale. I have the Idiopan that works with many pentatonic scales and have ordered a Kosmosky and a Guda in other scales also, it will be so fun to explore!
But yes, most of the mass produced instruments are made with the diatonic major scale. For me (and for many others!) my choice at the time was limited mostly by cost 😊
Ty Little Miss Annie Hall, EXCELLENT
Awesome .. Thanks for the tips!!!! Its a music morning 🎼🎶 enjoy your day 🌞
Thank you, you too :D
Hi, I bought a tongue drum with 15 tones, and I also bought along songbooks such as 100 songs for tongue drum, songbooks for beginner and and fifty popular songs, they doesn't seem to be working. Are these the correct tongue drum songbooks? Thanks.
Hmm, those books should work well for you, though they may be written with smaller drums in mind. What trouble are you having with them?
@@MusicalMollyKhan I am brand new to music. Can you please tell me what the pros and cons are for chosing the number of notes? I am interested in the 15 note tongue drum but am curious if I will find it too complicated? My end goal is to use this instrument to play in Church. I can't find Christian Music for the tongue drum. Will your explanation of converting letters to numbers work on the 15 note tongue drum? If so can you please teach me how?
This is the first time I have watched you on youtube! You are lovely to listen to!! Thank you for your knowledge and enthusiasm!!
I have an 8 tone tongue drum. Do you know if there is any good places music?
amzn.to/3h7KVer this book has some tunes for 8 tone drums! 😊
I just got one of these for my birthday. As a metal drummer, I've kinda just been slapping these with my fingers and jamming. I don't think I'm using this for it's intended genre...
There is no intended genre! This instrument especially is there to do whatever you want it to do 😊
She has a lovely singing voice.
I'm very new to tongue drums but I'm having fun playing with it. I have a 13 tone, c major, diatonic drum. I want to get a 15 note drum. I am trying to read music as well. I would like to buy a 15 note drum. Would you recommend D major. I'm a little intimidated. Is there a huge difference between C and D major? Thank you for all your amazing videos!!
thanks wonderful inspired me to get one