A steel tongue drum is a melodic percussion instrument crafted from steel, featuring tongue-shaped cuts on its surface that produce distinct musical notes when struck. It typically has a round, hollow body and the tongues are precision-cut to specific lengths and shapes, allowing each to emit a different pitch. Players use mallets or fingers to strike the tongues, creating soothing, resonant tones often used in meditation, sound therapy, and musical performances. The drum's compact design and ethereal sound make it popular for both beginners and experienced musicians.
