Idiopan steel tongue drum
Domina
12-inch, 8-note tunable steel tongue drum with a warm, clean voice. Arrives in C major pentatonic.
Model DPD12-08S2-CHA
- 100% American steel
- Free shipping, 48 contiguous states
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Want to plug in? The EnSoul STDPU150 contact pickup is made for the 12-inch Domina. Installation guide included.
What it is
The Domina is a 12-inch, 8-note steel tongue drum with a warm, clear voice. It arrives tuned to C major pentatonic, G3 C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5, and each tongue carries a magnet you can slide to retune it.
Push a magnet toward the tip of a tongue or pull it back, and the note moves with it. With a clip-on tuner you can set up C minor pentatonic, Raga Desh, Dorian or Mixolydian pentatonic in a few minutes.
Choose Installed pickup to play through an amp, mixer or audio interface from a 1/4 inch jack.
Handcrafted in the USA from 100% American steel. The tuning magnets are imported.
- 8 notes
Tongue 1 is the lowest, G3 as it arrives.
- Magnet tuning
Push or pull a magnet to change a note.
- Ready to play
Mallets and a display ring included.
- Pickup option
Plug into an amp, mixer or interface.
- 100% American steel
Built in the USA. Tuning magnets are imported.
Listen
The Domina in each of its scales, played on the same drum by moving magnets.
C major pentatonicAs it arrives
Scales
It arrives in the first scale below. Each of the others is a short magnet adjustment away.
| Scale | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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| C major pentatonic | G3 | C4 | D4 | E4 | G4 | A4 | C5 | D5 |
| C minor pentatonic | G3 | C4 | D#4 | F4 | G4 | A#4 | C5 | D#5 |
| Raga Desh | G3 | C4 | D4 | F4 | G4 | B4 | C5 | D5 |
| Dorian pentatonic | G3 | C4 | D4 | F4 | G4 | A#4 | C5 | D5 |
| Mixolydian pentatonic | G3 | C4 | D4 | F4 | G4 | A4 | C5 | D5 |
Pitches with a tuner at A=440Hz. The Domina Advanced Magnet Pack, sold separately, extends each tongue lower for many more scales.
How magnet tuning works
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Pick a scale
Choose a scale from the table, or one of your own within each tongue's range.
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Move the magnet
Push or pull the magnet up or down the tongue. The note changes as it moves.
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Check with a tuner
A clip-on chromatic tuner shows the note while you adjust.
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Play
Mallets or hands. Retune any time; nothing is fixed.
Check every note with a tuner
Strike a tongue and read the note on any chromatic tuner, clip-on or phone app. Slide that tongue's magnet a little at a time and strike again until the tuner shows the note you want.
Each tongue has its own magnet, so you tune one note at a time and the rest of the drum stays put.
Watch: magnet tuning
One magnet per tongue. Slide it and the note follows.
Domina tuning tutorialMoving magnets to change scale
Plugged in
The Domina with an installed pickup, through effects pedals and a drum machine.
Domina with effectsRoyal Purple, installed pickup
Specifications
| Diameter | 12 inches |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 inches |
| Notes | 8 |
| Arrives tuned to | C major pentatonic: G3 C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5 |
| Tuning | Magnets: 5 medium (green) and 3 large (blue) installed |
| Weight | 7.6 lb |
| Pickup | Optional piezo pickup, 1/4 inch jack |
In the box
- Idiopan Domina 12-inch steel tongue drum
- Pair of black medium density mallets (MLTRSBA)
- Display ring
Care
Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth. Store in a padded bag away from damp.
Questions about tuning or scales?
Email us and we will help you pick the right drum and scale.
Warning: magnet and choking hazard. Contains small, powerful neodymium magnets. Not a toy. Keep away from children. Read before you buy and use.
Swallowing hazard. This product contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets can stick together across the intestines and cause serious injury or death. Get medical help immediately if a magnet is swallowed or inhaled. Keep magnets away from children and never put them in the mouth, nose or ears.
- Handle with care. Neodymium magnets are very strong and brittle. They can snap together with force, pinch skin, and chip or shatter on impact. Do not let magnets slam into each other or into the drum. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling loose magnets.
- Medical devices. Strong magnetic fields can affect pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Keep magnets at least 3 feet (1 m) away from them.
- Electronics and cards. Magnets can damage phones, computers, screens, hearing aids, mechanical watches, credit and bank cards, and other magnetic storage. Keep them apart.
- Heat. Neodymium magnets lose strength above 175°F (80°C).
- Never cut, drill, grind or burn magnets. They will break, the dust is flammable, and burning releases toxic fumes.
Disclaimer: Mid-East Mfg., Inc. (EnSoul Music Designs) does not assume or accept liability for injury or damage resulting from the handling, use or misuse of magnets. By purchasing, you confirm that you have read and understood these warnings and accept responsibility for the safe handling and use of the magnets, including any personal injury, property damage or damage to the magnets.