Detail 01
16-inch diameter
Big enough to hold a long, continuous wash of sound as you tilt it.

Independent shopping perspective
A 16-inch ocean drum with a clear head, so the steel beads inside are visible as they roll. For sound effects, therapy and classroom play.


Strong match
Consider the trade-offs
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
Big enough to hold a long, continuous wash of sound as you tilt it.
Detail 02
Thin and flat, so it sits easily in your lap or on a table.
Detail 03
You see the beads move, which is why it works so well in therapy and teaching.
Detail 04
Tilt for waves on one side, or strike either surface for a soft drum tone.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Hold it flat and tilt it in slow circles so the internal beads roll across the head. Tilt faster for a bigger wave, slower for a gentle wash.
Yes. Struck with a hand or soft mallet it gives a low, muted thud, but the beads keep rattling underneath.
Yes. There is no technique to learn and the clear head lets kids watch the beads while they play.
No. Add a soft mallet if you want to strike it as well as tilt it.
Reference
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