India Meets India Aum Cum Steel Tongue Happy Drum Pan with Rubber Musical Mallet and Travel Bag for Meditation Yoga Zen Sound Healing, 9-inch This happy drum also called - the instrument of happiness is a steel tongue drum. The tongues are scientifically cut into 8 different sizes and shapes and make an octave of melodious musical pitches and sounds, no matter which order you play in. The instrument is based on pentatonic scale which originated in ancient civilizations and is still used in us country music, indian traditional classical music, chinese music and blues. A special zen like musical instrument, the happy drum when played creates soothing meditative tones that relaxes both body and mind. This instrument is very useful and effective for yoga sessions, meditation classes, natural therapies and healing sessions. It is a very creative instrument and moreover extremely simple to play. You can play it with two run rubber mallets provided along with the instrument or with your fingers. Off course, if you are a professional, you can start simply start playing with your fingers just like you play a bango or tabla. However, if you are beginner it is recommended that you first play with the mallets. It comes with a sturdy, handy bag that allows you to take it anywhere you go. Rubber feet are provided at the bottom for the drum to sit straight and create best sound.