Detail 01
16 in. diameter
Larger surface gives the beads more travel, so the wave swell lasts longer and sounds fuller.
Product detailSKU #1274034491698
RemoOcean Drum Fish Heads 2.5 In x 16 In
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch ocean drum with steel beads between two heads. Tilt it for a wave sound; strike it for a soft pulse. Sound-effect instrument, not a rhythm drum.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classroom and therapy sessions using sound to calm or focus
- Ambient and film-score work needing wave or rain texture
- Storytelling and early-childhood music with a visual element
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a drum for keeping time
- Players wanting a tunable, pitched percussion voice
- Loud stages — the wave sound is quiet and easily buried
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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.
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2-1/2 in. depth
Shallow shell keeps beads in a thin layer against the head, which is what makes the wash sound even.
Detail 03
Two heads with beads inside
Tilt slowly for waves, tilt fast for rain, or strike the head for a muffled beat.
Detail 04
Fish Heads graphic
Printed head makes the beads read visually as fish or water — useful with young children and storytelling.
Detail 05
Multi-colored finish
Bright visual presence for classroom or stage use where the instrument is meant to be seen.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It makes texture, not rhythm — don't buy it as a hand drum
- 02Quiet by nature; close mic it for recording or performance
- 03Store it flat so the beads stay settled and the heads stay protected
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do you play an ocean drum?
Hold it flat and tilt gently in circles so the beads roll across the head. Slow tilts sound like waves, quick ones like rain.
02Can you hit it like a regular drum?
Yes. Striking the head gives a soft, dampened beat, but the beads inside keep it from ringing like a normal drum.
03Is it loud enough for a live room?
Not on its own. It's a quiet texture instrument and usually needs a microphone in performance or recording.
04Is this good for young children?
Yes — no technique required, the sound is soft, and the printed head gives them something to watch while they play.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
