Shaman Drum - 28in (70cm) diameter, painted

The 28 inch Painted Shaman Drum (70cm) is a hand-made shaman drum, covered with airbrushed goatskin and supplied with a leather-covered, double-sided beater (suede and plush) so you can explore contrasting tones straight away.

A lovely large percussion instrument for young children to get their hands on, this beautiful painted shamanic drum is very light and easy to carry and features a striking cryptic black shadow creature painted across the skin.

The 70cm (28 inch) head gives an impressive deep, resonant shaman drum sound and is robust enough for regular school and community use. The large playing surface means that two or three children can share the drum comfortably, making it perfect for floor work, circles and calm soundscapes as part of shamanic drumming projects.

This model is the largest large shamanic drum in our five-size shamanic drum range. A natural version – “28 inch (70cm) diameter natural shaman drum” – is also available with a completely plain skin if you prefer an unpainted look.

For smaller settings, explore our full shaman drums collection, including the “16 inch (40cm) diameter painted shaman drum”, which also features in our Nursery Rhythm Kit – 15 instruments.

These drums can help with all aspects of EY development, including:

Sensory and/or physical needs

* Self-played:Helps with grip and holding.
Motion is generally towards the self, compared to away from or down with other drums, requiring different motor control skills.
How does it feel to your body when you tap the drum gently and then when you beat it harder?

* Practitioner-facilitated play:
Practitioner holds the drum, face outwards, into the back or solar plexus of the receiver. You can even take this all over different parts of the body [even above the head] but not too close to ears, then play with varying degrees of strength whilst the listener feels the vibration of the drum. If the body responds well to stimulus this can be a very more-ish activity for some.

Social, emotional and mental health

Repetitive, gentle 'thuds' from the Shaman drum vibration that can be felt in the tummy or back area can help to give an emotional sense of stability and security, in a similar way that lullabies work.

Communication and interaction

The Shaman drum can be used in a similar way to a resonance board.
You can place it on a wheelchair or on a resonant floor and play it [as indeed you can with any drum] .
Look for the resulting responses. If the practitioner holds the drum against themselves, students can beat the drum and practitioner can give feedback, in word and/or gesture ? this can help the student to temper their own playing [unless they want to give you a hard time by constantly playing hard and loud, of course].

Cognition and learning

'Reading' signals via words and gestures helps with understanding spoken and body language.
Learn about where the drum comes from.
Learn about what Shaman drums are used for, how and why they are used in specific ceremonies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best size for a shamanic drum?
The “best” size depends on how you’ll use it. For individual playing, many people prefer 14"–18" shamanic drums. For whole-class or circle work, a large shamanic drum like this '28 inch Painted Shaman Drum' model gives a deeper sound and enough headroom for several pupils to play together.

What is a shamanic drum called?
A shamanic drum is usually a type of frame drum – often called a shaman drum, “medicine drum” or “spirit drum” in different traditions. In schools we simply treat it as a large frame drum used for pulse work, soundscapes and well-being activities.

What are shamanic drums used for?
Traditionally, shamanic drumming has been used in various cultures to accompany ritual, storytelling and dance. In UK classrooms we use this shaman drum for rhythm games, soundscapes, mindfulness activities and cross-curricular projects, always in an inclusive, non-religious way.

Does it come with a beater?
Yes. Each painted shamanic drum is supplied with a leather-covered, double-sided beater (suede and plush), so you can explore contrasting shaman drum sound immediately without buying extra sticks.

N.B. For SEN settings: When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable SEND teaching resources. Please visit our SEND resources page to see the range - free resources have a purple "FREE" label alongside.

The EAN of this product is 5060344030908