RAV Vast D Major


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A cheerful and uplifting timbre and simplicity in learning – that is what makes it the all-time favourite scale among beginners and professional musicians. The drum produces melodies with a soft but joyous sound with a slightly melancholic feeling, like a wave of bright memories about the good old times. And like any nostalgia, these melodies evoke a bittersweet sense of happiness.
The sound of this drum can remind you of the B Celtic Minor. However, it has a different, unique voice. The central bass tongue is tuned in D. The eight notes are tuned in the 3rd and 4th octaves.
Western musical culture inspired us to create this drum. The D Major scale is commonly used in European classical music because this key is the base for violin music. That is why it was especially popular during the Baroque period.
D Major RAV Vast works perfectly with any other RAV Vast drum but creates a perfect symphony with the B Celtic. If you are going to jam with other instruments, guitars will be the best addition to the D Major.
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How to place an order?1. Choose a tuning (scale) you like the best and press "add to cart";
2. Don't forget a case for your new buddy! You can choose different colours :)
3. In your cart, click "Checkout";
4. Type in your Shipping Address. Make sure to include your phone number so delivery will be convenient and smooth.
Part Payment plan
You can pay for your RAV in instalments. The minimum amount for the first instalment is $100 but it may be more if you want. If you want to use the Part Payment plan, please, contact us via live chat in the lower right corner or by email: hi@ravvast.com
Worldwide delivery
We ship around the world. Standard DHL shipping is 11-15 days. If you want to receive the instrument faster, you can choose DHL Express (8-11days). Delivery time depends on the destination country.
Waiting time
If tuning is not in stock, the waiting time will be 2-5 weeks long after placing the order.
Customs clearance fee and other taxes
You may have to pay the customs clearance fee when your order comes. Please check your country's import policy to find out the amount of the fee and the other taxes.
Safety
Our packaging is durable and damage-proof. We guarantee your RAV Vast will be delivered to you safe and sound.
If you have been searching for a “happy-sounding” tongue drum – then you’ve found the right one! The D Major is a very positive scale that sounds just like your most favourite a pop-song. The D Major looks similar to the B Celtic with the different middle and first note. Still, the D major has its own unique and more lively and joyful voice. This scale is perfect for creating fast melodies and composing quick-timbre songs.
Another great thing about the D Major is that you can choose between two different moods. On the one hand, you can create a more melancholic, soothing and nostalgic feel using the bottom note as a root chord. But, on the other – genuinely grand, uplifting melodies using the Ding as the key note. So, do not be shy and play this tune loudly, to feel the world with happiness!
Due to the special steel that we use for drum manufacturing, the sound turns out to be loud with an extremely long sustain. In addition, all the notes match each other harmonically when played together. Hence, any melody will be music to one’s ears. Literally!
There is a great and simple way to vary your technique. You can play using combinations of two notes (dyads), including the Ding and side or bottom notes. Or try playing by triads (3 notes) using the adjacent steel tongues.
For whom this scale will work
The D Major is one of the most popular scales for beginners looking forward to learning to play steel tongue drums. Buy D Major RAV Vast, and you will invest in your growth and good mood. This scale is easy and fast to learn, is suitable for intuitive playing, and provides many options for improvisation. Moreover, as the voice of the drum is not too gloomy or ethnic, you can play melodies of different genres and moods. And you, as a beginner, do not need to choose: with this scale, you can express the whole spectrum of emotions!
D Major is also a good option for a professional musician who is searching for a full-sound instrument. This scale is quite versatile and, as such, leaves room for your music experiments and compositions, especially if you do a lot of collaboration with other musicians. As the D Major is a popular scale used in many music compositions, you’ll quickly jump into any music band and be able to uphold the repertoire. It works perfectly with many musical instruments but makes the most incredible duet with guitars.
Interesting facts about D Major music
What if we say that you’ve already heard a lot of music compositions composed in D Major? The D Major is thought to be a “pop” tonality. Queen’s “The Show Must Go On”, The Eagles’ “Hotel California”, and U2’s “With or Without You” were all created using the D Major. But not only pop composers use this tonality when creating songs. The D Major is famous for being a monopolist tonality for violins as its D string produces a brilliant sound while resonating with its open strings. So there’s no wonder why great composers like Mozart, Paganini, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven created D Major violin concerts.
The D Major is also known as “the key of glory”, as composers chose it in the Baroque period as a key for trumpet concertos. And after, in the Romantic period, it was used as the final credits of many symphonies by Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Franck and others.
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I have had my 1st Rav vast (D major) for about a week now. As a percussionist, it is really fun to play. It is a fun challenge for me to jump into the melody side of percussion music instead of just rhythm. And with the notes on the drum specifically chosen to sound well together, I can't really play it wrong or poorly. :) I really enjoy how much variety of sounds you can get by playing it with my hands. I did add the mallets to get the additional sounds from the vast. The bigger felt tips really do produce a more warm soothing sound great for times of meditation/reflection. They take away from the some of the hand 'slap' sound. (some of that sound is probably from my still being very new to the drum)
The drum itself is beautiful and well crafted. The sound is very soothing and uplifting at the same time. Fantastic. The staff was very helpful answering the days worth of questions I kept throwing at them while trying to decide what key to get. The order was processed in a very timely manner and I even received it a few days earlier than originally stated. Like mentioned in other reviews, the only downside I've had with this so far is that now I want another one. lol |
I have Rav Vast D-major for few months now and I am loving it! Really was impressed with the build quality and it's sound, its completely different feeling when you hear it live and when you start playing it 😍
I also got the soft bag, and its sturdy enough to carry and transport your Rav, and also to keep it safe when not in use. Highly recommend getting if you plan to carry your Rav around 🙂 Also, Rav Team was amazing in communication and everything from purchase to delivery went smoothly, it even got to my place (Croatia) a week or 2 earlier then their estimations! P.S: here is one song I composed the other day, enjoy! |
I've had my D Major Vast for four days, and let me just say...this is one AMAZING instrument!! I cannot put it down! I love this magical instrument so much. I have no percussive background, it is easy to play and sounds wonderful. If you choose this scale, I guarantee you'll instantly fall in love, just as I. Beautiful instrument, I am so happy with it. Thank you so much Andrey and the Rav Vast team!! Amazing job, guys!
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I love my RAV Vast D Major, it makes me just happy to play :-) Made a video, playing it in the middle of nature in Norway, showcasing the RAV Vast
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Sehr glücklich!!!
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I have my D major for a week now and Im totally in love! I also have a good quality big steel tongue drum from another manufacturer tuned in 432hz, and rav vast is so sooo much better in every way. Sound is just amazing and sooo clear! There is only one really bad thing - now I'm dreaming about having at least two more scales 😣 By the way, think well before buying, because its super super addictive! 👽
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Just received on yesterday Fine tuning (that I’ve immediately verified) and really delicious sound…. Very impressed. My consideration: Comparing Rav Vast ( which is a steel tongue drum) to traditional handpans I’ve immediately noted that he guarantees a sound with much more sustain compare the other instruments I don’t know the reason why, may be it is related to my fingers touch or maybe to particular design of the producer…who may says ? Then, let me spend few words about Rav Staff: Great (Top) service, fast and detailed delivery, kind and prompt assistance for everything 100% Satisfied. Thank you guys for all. To who those are reading this msg. let me says : do not hesitate, if you try it, you will get it ! |
First time with a Rav, and first time with a drum by the way. I'm a harpist and wanted to try something different, a friend that i can bring with me in the forest. Well, the Rav is not light as a feather, but quite much than my harp 😁. It's really beautiful, and sounds wonderfully.
And for those who are musicians, it's good to note that it's perfectly tuned. Thanks to all the team for this awesome piece of art ! |
I received my RAV drum in D Major yesterday and have played for hours already! There is simply no way I can describe the beauty of this instrument - words cannot do it justice. The sound can be mellow or bright, relaxing or uplifting, thoughtful or joyous. The harmonies are indescribable - that you can get such complexity of sound with the simplest strokes is astonishing. For decades, I have loved Celtic melodies and relaxing instrumental solos, and now, I can play such music effortlessly! It is a magnificent instrument to improvise on, since you cannot hit a wrong note.
From a physical standpoint, the RAV drum is sturdily built and perfectly tuned. It is also an exquisite work or art in its own right. The RAV team is tremendously responsive and helpful; I was thrilled to receive my RAV - from Russia to the US - in less than a week. It is packaged well to ensure that it arrives in "mint condition." My thanks to the RAV team for this dream come true! |
It has been a week since I received my RAV Drum D major and I am in love with it. The sound is amazing and the quality of the instrument is nothing short of being top notch! Customer service has been very helpful and the packaging was done properly. I think the D Major scale is perfect for people who are looking for their first RAV Drum. I am sure this first RAV Drum will not be my last!
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