Virtual Traveling with Your Steel Tongue Drum

The year 2020 was limited in mobility, and we all fell stuck. Your suitcase is getting dusted in the pantry while you are gazing at the world map. However, if you have the RAV Vast drum, you have an option to get some exotic vibes from different places in the world! Make yourself comfortable, we are inviting you to take a virtual journey with RAV Vast to the most exciting places on earth!

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Old Chinese town

Ancient and monumental pagodas, long walks along the Chinese Wall, deliberate and meaningful tea ceremony, exotic and flavorful street food, and the unique rhythms of Chinese music. Does it all sound like worth visiting China? This country is usually not on the top of the destination list of a traveling musician, but it can provide an unbelievable experience.

Being inspired by the traditional music of the region, we created two different RAV metal hand drums that recreate the Asian vibes. The G Minor Pentatonic RAV Vast is based on the pentatonic note progression that makes Asian music sound so exotic for a western ear. This scale provides a velvety sound, which is just perfect for accompanying meditation or tea ceremony. If you love traditional Chinese or Japanese music, you’ll instantly fall in love with it. The G Minor Pentatonic is also very easy and intuitive, so it will be able to create a mood right away with a perfect melody.

Another RAV drum that gives the Asian flavor is the In Sen RAV Vast. This drum is based on a traditional Japanese scale (and Japanese and Chinese music have the same origin and have a lot in common). The In Sen RAV Vast may sound like a stranger instrument at the beginning, but it provides an opportunity to think outside the box and play in a completely different style.

The RAV Vast sounds amazing with many traditional instruments, and guzheng – a Chinese plucked zither – is no exception. Turn on the video below, close your eyes and imagine yourself having a tea ceremony in a cherry garden in a pagoda court.

Siberian primeval forest

What does pop up in your mind when you are thinking about Siberia? A huge region in the center of Russia, this place takes your breath with its severe nature. Watch the video below to get into this beauty. The high mountains covered with primeval forests bring this feel of slight melancholy and the understanding that we are so small comparing to nature.

These melancholic vibes go perfectly together with the sound of the B Celtic Minor RAV Pan. This RAV drum has just exactly that serene, tranquil, and melodious sound handpans are loved for. The drum has a Heartbeats adjuster on the bottom, which redirects the sound flows and makes the sound waves smoother and louder.

Tropical paradise

Lagoons with crystal blue waters, cocktails in coconuts with small umbrellas, lazy swinging in a hammock under the bright sun while listening to relaxing music – doesn’t it sound like a perfect recipe for vacations in a tropical paradise?

We all need the time to recharge and restore, and meditation or a self-awareness session works perfectly for that. If you don’t have a perfect white-sanded beach in your backyard, we provide you a recipe for an ocean meditation with a steel tongue percussive drum at home.

Put the record of ocean waves in the background and take your RAV drum. Pretty any RAV drum can be used for meditation (choose the one that connects with your soul the best). The E Low Pygmy is on the top of our list of drums for meditation because it creates a deep low sound and very strong vibrations. If you prefer something neutral, you can opt for the B RUS that has a classic sound with an option to choose between a more uplifting major mode for beach cafe or a more relaxed chilling mode.

P.S. Tips for traveling with the RAV drum

If you have already started to pack your bags in your imagination, don’t forget about music instrument travel cases. They will protect your drum from being hit (and in case of the RAV Pans – untuned) and will make transporting the drum much easier. We designed a set of t drum travel cases dedicated specially for different types of metal drums. Check out all the options available for sale in the Accessories section of our online store and buy one before traveling with a drum.