Shaman Drum Beater
£6.90 exc VAT
£8.28 inc VAT
RRP £7.59 exc VAT
Age 3 - 18+
- L 5cm x W 5cm x H 38cm
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- More arriving soon
The Shaman Drum Beater is a double-sided stick with suede and plush heads, giving bright or deep tones on any shamanic drum. Balanced and soft, it’s ideal for group work with children, adults and SEND learners.
This double-sided beater is designed for shaman drum and frame-drum playing, giving you two distinct tonal options from a single stick.
One side of the shamanic drum beater is covered in soft suede leather for a slightly brighter, more focused attack. The other side uses a plush synthetic fur head for a deeper, more rounded tone that works well in quieter pieces and soundscapes.
Both shaman drums and other hand drums in your classroom are perfectly matched to this beater, making it ideal for gentle, meditative shamanic drumming as well as stronger accents in group work.
EAN: 5060344030809
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make a shamanic drum beater step by step?
For a simple classroom beater you can:
- Cut a smooth wooden dowel (about 25–30 cm) for the handle.
- Wrap one end with soft padding (cotton wool, fleece or felt).
- Cover the padding with suede, leather or faux fur to make a small head.
- Tie it tightly with strong thread or tape so it doesn’t slip.
- Test it on a shamanic drum and adjust the padding until the sound feels right.
This works well for craft projects, but for long-term school use a ready-made Shaman Drum Beater will be more durable and evenly balanced.
What is this beater used for?
The beater is designed for use with a shaman drum and other frame drums, giving you a bright suede sound and a deeper plush sound from one stick. It’s ideal for call-and-response, drone accompaniments and atmospheric textures in lessons.
Will it work with any shamanic drum?
Yes, the beater is sized to balance comfortably with most shamanic drums, from 12″ classroom models to larger community drums. The soft heads also make it useful on other hand drums where you want a gentle attack.
Is it suitable for younger children and SEND learners?
The padded heads and light weight make it very suitable for Early Years and SEND groups. The plush side is particularly helpful for sensory-friendly shamanic drumming for beginners, reducing sudden, sharp sounds while still giving a clear pulse.
Product Information
What's included
1x Shaman Drum Beater
How to Play
The normal way of playing a Shaman Drum by yourself is to hold the drum sideways by the back ‘strings’ and hit it from the side with the beater. This is similar to how you would hold a Bodhrán (Irish flat-drum).
You can also lay the drum flat on the floor and play it from above in which case it would be good to have two soft beaters to play it. This is the way children can share the drum as well.
Delivery
We work with a small number of specialist logistic companies to deliver your order quickly and economically. The delivery method varies, depending on your location and the size of the order, as follows:
UK Locations
Orders up to 5kg – Courier 2 to 3 working day delivery. This would typically include books, smaller instruments, percussion baskets and djembes up to 40cm.
Orders over 5kg – Courier, next working day delivery. Most orders are sent this way.
Large orders – Pallet service, 3 to 5 working day delivery. Used for large orders and those with more fragile contents.
Please note:
- Above timings are from dispatch date. Time from placing your order will usually be one or two days longer, depending on the order and destination.
- Delivery to offshore or Highland addresses may take longer and may cost more than to UK mainland addresses and we’ll quote and agree the costs with you in advance. Please note that in these cases it’s fine to go ahead and place your order, and there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you.
- For some destinations, where a courier service isn’t available, we may send by Royal Mail instead.
International Locations
Orders weighing less than 1kg and not too bulky – Post Office Airmail. This would include books and smaller percussion instruments.
Orders weighing more than about 1kg and large orders – international courier or pallet service. We’ll obtain competitive quotes and agree these with you in advance.
Please note that it’s fine to go ahead and place your international order prior to confirming shipping costs, and that there’s no obligation on your part until the delivery costs have been quoted and accepted by you. Payment for international orders, including shipping costs, is required before dispatch of the goods.
Returns
Please let us know straight away if anything arrives damaged or otherwise in a substandard condition and we’ll be happy to replace it, refund the cost or provide you with an alternative product to your satisfaction. Speed is of the essence here as most courier companies will only accept responsibility for damage in transit if the damage is reported within 24 hours of delivery.
In the event of damage, please take photographs, including any damage to the packaging, and email these to us ASAP.
Similarly, if an instrument develops a fault within 12 months of purchase in the course of normal use (though excluding fair wear and tear), please let us know, and we’ll replace it or refund the cost. It’s also very helpful for us to see photos of the issue as this gives us solid information for changing the design, the production method or the packing materials.
But please do contact us before returning any damaged or substandard items. Once we’ve approved their return, please send to: Drums for Schools Limited, 21 Shaftesbury Avenue, Burton Joyce NG14 5GL
We really appreciate your feedback in the case of faults (or if you think an instrument could be improved in any way) and we take all such feedback very seriously indeed.