Circle of 5ths Steel Tongue Drum

This note layout is the most common steel pan pattern in the world. The note arrangement makes many music theory concepts easier to understand and to play. There are symmetries in the patterns that let beginners learn a few shapes to play all the major, minor and 7th chords in any key.

By incorporating techniques used in traditional steel pan building and metal working, Rockcreek is able to fit twelve notes around the rim of this drum and three in the center. This allows for a full circle of fifths octave starting at middle C around the rim of the drum and three octave notes (C, C# and D) in the center.

It can be played with bare hands or with the mallets. This drum has a 12 inch diameter and weighs around 9 pounds. It comes with a set of mallets and an instruction booklet.

This drum is sold out for school year 2022/23 because we are holding hundreds for school programs……. we will try to make one available directly if you have a strong desire to have one….. contact info@rockcreeksteeldrums.com before you place an order to see if there is a waiting list.