Structure of hang drum
This hang drum is one of the percussion instruments that dates back to 2000 and Switzerland, so it is a new instrument. The instrument is similar to a flying saucer and is made of two metal plates (steel). The Ding side or upper arch is the part where the notes are located. The lower arch or Gu side is placed on the foot and there is a large hole in it. Hang drum produces the lowest octave or the lowest sound. Each note has a special space on the upper arch of the instrument. The tuning process in this instrument is very complicated. This instrument basically has 8 to 10 notes, but 20-note types are also made. As the instrument is new, its musicians are still growing and learning. However, the names of some are more famous than others. Some of the most important hang drummers in the world are Quartet Porch, David Swarap, Mano Delago, Dante Buchi, Massimo, and ...