The Baba Tong steel tongue instrument is a 10-tone instrument in double F-minor pentatonic tuning. With its playful, rounded sound it is ideal for restful meditation, group music sessions or shared exploration with children. It is part of the Feeltone workshop's range and can be used with matching accessories.
Specifications
- Number of tones: 10
- Tuning: double F-minor pentatonic
- Material: steel body, rubber parts
- Origin: Germany
- Accessory (sold separately): small mallet pair with rubber head, ø 20 mm
Sound and character
The double F-minor pentatonic tuning has a calm, slightly yearning yet bright mood. Because almost any combination sounds good in the pentatonic scale, the instrument allows free improvisation without the possibility of wrong notes. The Baba Tong sounds softly resonant, with a deep fundamental and round, singing overtones.
How to use
- Meditation and relaxation
- Children's sessions and educational work
- Sound therapy and group music making
- Intuitive home music making without prior training
- Background for yoga and breathing exercises
Why this product
The Baba Tong works particularly well where it is important that a beautiful sound emerges immediately without any musical training. The pentatonic tuning removes the chance of wrong notes, so anyone can pick it up with confidence. Its durable steel body is suitable for everyday use and it is a particular favourite among children.
Care tips
- Play the instrument on a stable surface so the whole body can resonate.
- Rubber-headed mallets give a softer, more controllable tone; playing with fingertips makes the sound even gentler.
- Store in a dry place so the steel surface keeps its voice.
- Wipe occasionally with a dry, soft cloth; avoid wet wipes.
- With children, always supervise and make sure the small mallets are not put in the mouth.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades the team has been building monochords, sound beds, sound chairs and ceremonial drums for therapists, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainable woods and finished with natural treatments such as hard-wax oil.