Detail 01
12 in. diameter
Larger surface gives a longer, wider wave sweep as you tilt, and a slower decay between passes.

Independent shopping perspective
A 12-inch ocean drum with fish-graphic heads. Tilt it for wave sound, strike it for a drum tone. Built for classrooms, therapy and sound work.

Strong match
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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
Larger surface gives a longer, wider wave sweep as you tilt, and a slower decay between passes.
Detail 02
Shallow shell keeps the beads in a thin layer, so the wash comes out even instead of clumping.
Detail 03
Sound comes from beads rolling across the head. Tilt angle and speed set the whole dynamic range.
Detail 04
The artwork faces the room, which matters when you're playing it flat in front of a group.
Detail 05
You hold and tilt it with both hands. No stand, and you can't play anything else at the same time.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Beads sit between two heads. Tilting the drum rolls them across the surface, and the sound follows your angle and speed — slow for waves, fast for rain.
Yes. Struck, it gives a drum tone with the beads rattling underneath. Most players use it for the wave sound and treat strikes as accents.
It's a common choice for classrooms and group sessions. The technique is simple, the graphic holds attention, and there's no wrong way to start.
Soft. It fills a quiet room but disappears against a band or a busy space. Mic it for recording or any amplified setting.
Reference
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