Detail 01
22-inch diameter
The largest common size. Longer bead travel, deeper and more sustained wash than the 12-inch.
Product detailSKU #1274034491460
RemoOcean Drum Fish Heads 2.5 In x 22 In
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 22-inch frame drum with steel beads sealed between two heads, tilted to imitate surf. Built for sound effects, therapy work, and classrooms.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Music therapy sessions where a soft, sustained sound holds attention
- Theater and film scoring that needs wave or rain effects
- Elementary classrooms and drum circles with untrained hands
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a pitched hand drum for rhythm parts
- Anyone needing a tight, articulate attack in a mix
- Travel or small storage — 22 inches is bulky
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.
Detail 02
2.5-inch shell depth
Shallow frame keeps it light for its width and lets you hold it flat one-handed for short spells.
Detail 03
Fish graphic head
Opaque printed head instead of clear film. You hear the beads but cannot watch them move.
Detail 04
Sealed bead chamber
Beads live permanently between the two heads. Nothing to load, spill, or lose.
Detail 05
Two-headed frame construction
Tilting steers the wash; striking the head gives a separate flat drum tone from the same instrument.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Tilt slowly — fast movement makes rattle instead of a wave sound
- 02Sold as the drum alone; no mallet, stand, or bag
- 03Twenty-two inches is wide and awkward for small hands to control
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between the fish head and the clear one?
Sound is the same idea; the fish version has a printed graphic head, so the beads are hidden. The clear version shows the beads rolling, which matters in classroom and therapy settings.
02Can you hit it like a regular drum?
Yes. Struck with a hand or soft mallet it produces a flat frame-drum tone, with the beads adding a rattle behind it.
03Is 22 inches too big for a child?
For solo handling, yes — the width is hard for small hands to tilt with control. It works better flat on a lap or table, or held by an adult.
04How loud is it?
Quiet. The wash carries in a small room or a mic'd setting but disappears against a full band.
Reference
Full specifications
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