Thomann 18" Shaman Drum

The sound at the center of the skin is just useless... not tightend enough. But on the edges, what a power ! I expected something more "sensitive", but it's ok, i'll change the destination... and buy another different one... The handwork is poor (skin glued) but the materials are good..

I usually play it with hands instead of the stick that comes with it. You can make different sound effects with different parts of the drum, even the laces behind it can make sound if you pull them. So it's a great hand drum I'd say. BUT I had to give it 4 star because when I received it you could clearly see that a part of it is worn out (it's see through) which means it's been played for a while already... maybe a customer returned it or something. Which is fine if they tell you this. So now I play it in other parts to not damage it in the worn part.

I am using the Shaman Drum for our Sound Therapy trainings and self practice and it is a beautiful instrument that expands our heart with its powerful beats

This drum is unreal - I just love playing it, and my clients love it when I play it over their body. Great starter drum.