Purple Steel Tongue Drum Carbon Steel, Birchwood Mallets Key benefits Authentic rainfall sound: Designed to pick up and amplify the gentle patter of rain, creating a natural, soothing soundscape when used outdoors. Durable construction: Made from carbon steel for long lasting performance and stability in outdoor settings. Decorative and musical: Combines a stylish round design with playable tongues to serve as both garden decor and an interactive instrument. Ready to play: Includes mallets, finger picks, sheet music, and accessories so you can start using it right away. Features Item type: Steel Tongue Drum Color: Purple Material: Carbon steel body for clear, resonant tones Mallets material: Birchwood for a warm, consistent strike Sensitive to water droplets: Water hitting the tuned tongues produces soft, rainlike chimes that blend with human play for unique ambient textures Package contents 1 x Steel Tongue Drum 2 x Mallets 1 x Stand 6 x Finger Picks 1 x Spare Scale Sticker 1 x Sheet Music 1 x Storage Bag How this product solves problems Adds calming ambient sound to outdoor spaces without electronic equipment. Provides a durable musical element that doubles as attractive garden decor. Offers multiple playing options (mallets or finger picks) to suit different styles and skill levels. Comes with a spare scale sticker and sheet music to help maintain tuning marks and learn melodies. Performance and use The carbon steel body produces clear, ringing tones suitable for background ambience or focused practice. Birchwood mallets deliver controlled strikes that bring out the drum's full dynamics. The included stand and storage bag make placement and transport simple. Practical use scenarios 1. Garden ambience: Place the drum on its stand in a covered patio or garden area to let rainfall and light taps produce blended, melodic chimes that enhance outdoor relaxation. 2. Outdoor gatherings: Use the drum during small group events or outdoor meals to add a gentle musical layer that complements conversation and the natural environment. 3. Music practice and education: Play with mallets or finger picks for melodic practice, small performances, or teaching basic rhythm and tuning concepts; sheet music and spare scale sticker provide learning support. Notes on care and placement While built from carbon steel for durability, place the drum where it can dry between rains if possible to maintain appearance and sound quality. Use the storage bag for transport or long term storage to protect the finish and accessories. This Purple Steel Tongue Drum offers a durable, attractive, and readytoplay way to introduce melodic rain chimes and interactive music into outdoor and semioutdoor spaces.