Compact 6inch 11Tone C Key Steel Tongue Drum for Children and Beginners A compact, easytoplay steel tongue drum designed for children, beginners, and classroom use. The 6inch hollow body and 11 tuned tongues produce clear, melodic tones in the key of C, making it suitable for learning simple melodies, group activities, and portable practice. Key benefits Easy to play: Intuitive layout and clearly separated tongues let beginners and children produce pleasant sounds immediately without prior musical training. Melodic range: Eleven tongues tuned to the C scale provide a wider choice of notes than smaller tongue drums, enabling simple melodies and harmonies. Portable size: The 6inch diameter and lightweight hollow construction make it easy to carry to lessons, rehearsals, or outdoor activities. Durable construction: Steel tongues and a hollow shell deliver consistent tone and sustain while withstanding regular use in home and school settings. Versatile use: Works well for music education, group play, hobby practice, and small performances. Features and specifications Instrument type: Steel tongue drum with hollow body Tone count: 11 tongues Key: C major Size: 6inch diameter Material: Steel tongues with hollow shell for resonance Intended users: Children, beginners, educators, hobby musicians Performance and playability Produces clear, resonant notes with good sustain thanks to the hollow resonator design. The C key makes it compatible with simple songbooks, basic music lessons, and accompaniment to other Ckey instruments. Designed for intuitive striking with fingers or mallets for different tone colors; volume and timbre respond to playing technique. Practical use scenarios Classroom music lesson: Introduce scales, rhythm, and melodic patterns in small groups or wholeclass activities with an instrument that is simple to share and play. Family and leisure: Bring it to family gatherings or home practice sessions for collaborative music making that encourages creativity and listening. Travel and outdoor practice: Lightweight and compact for taking to parks, picnics, or music meetups where a portable melodic percussion instrument is needed. Care and tips Keep the drum dry and wipe with a soft cloth after use to maintain finish and tone. Experiment with finger tapping and soft mallets to discover different timbres and dynamics. Pair with simple Ckey song sheets or beginner method materials to support learning. This 6inch 11tone C key steel tongue drum offers an accessible, portable way to introduce melodic percussion to children and beginners while providing enough tonal variety for creative play and basic music education.