Remo ET-0212-10 Ocean Drum, 12 Inch

Ohh I love this Remo ET-0212-10 Ocen Drum SOOOO much. It really does sound like the sea. I had never heard of an ocean drum and saw this exact one played on You Tube and knew it was the one for me. I had seen the plain version elsewhere but the tropical fish design really appeals. There are differences in tone depending if you swish the beads around on the printed side which is a little softer and quieter then if you play on the clear side of the drum, the sea sounds are mush louder, like a firece storm crashing waves.i've found the trick is to let the beads slide slowly from one side to the other then at the last moment turn this to a circular movement, that way the sound gradually fades so you can do this repeatedly for a more realistic waves sound. Going from side to side works, but there is the sudden stop point n the obvious first few beads hitting the edge, the circular swish softens the edge of the sound.The description said the drum comes with a beater, mine did not. To use as a drum, being just 10" in size makes for a high pitched drum. But I wanted this mostly for the sounds of the sea, which you achieve by letting the beads move around inside the drum.FOr those with limited dexterity and I am one of those the drum itself is quite light but works very well if you need to rest it on your lap and get the beads moving by moving your feet up to tip toes, not even off the floor, to change the angle of the drum on your lap.It is quite loud, but the printed side gives a gentler sound. It is also VERY soothing great for de stressing and to use at the start of meditation to clear busy thoughts. I have anxiety and found it useful to go sit somewhere n just swish this around to calm a buy mind and think of the seashore. very calming.If you are stressed, love the sound of the seaside but want the option of a dynamic sound YOU create rather than an app, this is for you.

Really relaxing to use & be around. As well as from the noise & sounds just watching the ballbearings move across the drum is also therapy in itself!

Looks and sounds amazing .

My sound baths members love the ocean drum, my old one was broken so went for this pretty design. Looks and sound good.

Good colours and design sounds very good.Well made item as expected from Remo.Very happy with this product.Will recommend.

This has been an amazing instrument that I have used in my Reiki Drum Meditation Classes and my mother who has Dementia loves it too!

Excellent sound and quality

Good quality drum, sounds like the ocean. But have seen it cheaper

I am amazed at the quality and true sound of ocean waves

Prompt shipping, haven’t used too much but is lovely an will take some practice.

Schöner Klang und gut verarbeitet

I'm a board certified music therapist working in a variety of settings and this ocean drum is a favorite everywhere I go, from 3 year olds to 103 year olds. Folks recovering from trauma and substance use often report feeling soothed and regulated with both hearing or playing this drum. It's non threatening because it doesn't require the player to adhere to a structured rhythm and the weight and texture provide sensory stimulation. I also like that it's not too loud. I've used the bigger ones and have had clients report increased anxiety and when kids struggling with limited impulse control shake the big ones full force, it can be really overwhelming for clients with limited frustration tolerance (as well as for me). Something about the material the fish graphic is on, tempers the tone, making it warmer and much more soothing. The graphic also can inspire imaginative play for children. I've paired it with "Let's go fishing" by Laurie Berkner as well as with improvised story songs. I had one I used for years with adults in inpatient psych and never noticed any wear other than the color fading. I've had a few little kids stand on this drum (oops) and it was fine. I'm so glad to have one again!

Bello, dimensioni che mi aspettavo!