How does a glucophone differ from a handpan (hang)?

A glucophone and a handpan sound similar and meditative, but they're different instruments. On a glucophone the notes are tongues cut into a steel body; it's simpler to make, more affordable and easier to play. A handpan (hang) has notes in the form of hammered dimples on a convex surface; it's much more expensive, harder to make and requires more technique. For starting out, meditation and budget, a glucophone is the more practical choice. We'll suggest which suits your needs better.

How many notes to choose — 8, 9 or 13?

The number of notes determines the melodic possibilities and the instrument's size. An 8-note glucophone is simple, compact and affordable, ideal for starting out, kids and meditation. Models with 9–11 notes give a slightly wider range for simple melodies. A glucophone with 13 or more notes lets you play full melodies, but it's larger, heavier and more expensive, with a deeper sound. More notes — more possibilities and a higher price. We'll suggest the number of notes for your level and goals.

What is the scale and key of a glucophone?

A glucophone is tuned to a certain musical scale — for example, minor, major, pentatonic or exotic Eastern scales. This means all the instrument's notes harmonize with each other, so any improvisation sounds pleasant, even without experience. Minor scales give a thoughtful, meditative mood, major ones a brighter and more joyful one. The scale choice affects the character of the music. We'll suggest a glucophone's key for the desired mood and use.

Play with hands or mallets?

A glucophone is played in two ways. With the fingers — the sound is soft, warm, intimate and deep; this is the most popular meditative way to play. With mallets (sticks with soft tips) — the sound is brighter, louder and clearer, more convenient for fast melodies and performances. Many musicians combine both ways, and most glucophones already come with mallets included. The playing method depends on the desired sound. We'll suggest a glucophone and mallets for your style.

A glucophone for meditation, learning or kids?

The glucophone is versatile. For meditation, relaxation and sound therapy, models with a minor scale and a warm deep sound are chosen. For learning and first steps in music, the glucophone is ideal because it requires no skills — any notes sound harmonious. For children, compact, light and safe models are suitable, developing the ear and sense of rhythm. It's an accessible instrument for all age groups. We'll suggest a glucophone exactly for your goals and age.

What is a retunable glucophone (magnets)?

Some glucophones have magnets that attach to the tongues and change their pitch. This lets you retune the instrument to different scales and keys — for example, change minor to major or set up an exotic scale. Such a glucophone is more versatile: one instrument gives many sound variants. This is handy for experiments and various musical tasks. Standard glucophones have a fixed tuning. We'll suggest whether you need a retunable version.

Which brands do you offer and where to buy?

Glucophones from Meinl, RAV, Beat Root, Hluru and other brands — with 8, 9, 13 and more notes, of various scales, kids and retunable, plus mallets, bags and stands. We select by note count, scale and use. Delivery across Ukraine; pickup in Kyiv (Olzhycha St, 15). Warranty, instalments, Prozorro tenders for schools and cultural institutions. Phone +380 (73) 060 01 01.

Glucophones

Q: What is a glucophone?

A glucophone (steel tongue drum) is a metal drum-shaped instrument with tongues cut into the top, each of which produces its own note when struck. It's played with the fingers or with dedicated mallets. A glucophone is tuned to a certain scale, so any combination of sounds is harmonious — even without musical training. It gives a soft, warm and meditative sound that soothes. It's a popular instrument for relaxation, sound therapy and learning. We'll suggest a glucophone for your goals.

8, 9 and 13 notes, for meditation and learning — Meinl, RAV, Beat Root

A glucophone (steel tongue drum) is a metal instrument with cut tongues, each producing its own note. It's played with the hands or with mallets. It's tuned to a certain scale, so any combination of sounds is harmonious even without training — a soft, warm, meditative sound. There are 8, 9, 13 and more notes, various keys, kids and retunable ones. Ideal for relaxation, sound therapy and learning. At SoundsGood — Meinl, RAV, Beat Root, Hluru. Genuine glucophones, delivery across Ukraine.

🎵Steel tongues
Each is a note

🧘Tuned scale
Sounds harmonious

✋Hands or mallets
Soft or bright

🔢8–13+ notes
For your level

🥁 Popular glucophones

Hluru

Glucophone 8 notes (for beginners)

An 8-note glucophone — a simple, affordable start. Any combination of sounds is harmonious. Ideal for meditation and learning.

Meinl

Glucophone 9 notes

A 9-note glucophone — a slightly wider range for melodies. A balanced choice between simplicity and musical possibilities.

RAV

Glucophone 13 notes (extended range)

A 13-note glucophone — an extended range for full melodies. A larger body, a deeper and richer sound for performances.

Hluru

Kids glucophone (compact)

A compact smaller glucophone — light, safe and simple for children. Develops the ear and sense of rhythm without skills.

Beat Root

Glucophone with magnets (retunable)

A glucophone with magnets on the tongues — lets you change the tuning and retune the instrument to different scales. Maximum flexibility.

Meinl

Glucophone accessories (mallets, bag)

Glucophone accessories — mallets for a brighter play, a bag for carrying, a stand and note stickers. A complement to the instrument.

Not sure what to choose? Write your goal (meditation, learning, kids) — we'll match a glucophone and scale.

🧩 Types of glucophone

🔢 By note count

8 notes — a start and meditation; 9–11 — simple melodies; 13+ — full melodies. More notes — a wider range and size.

🎼 By scale

Minor — a thoughtful meditative mood; major — a bright and joyful one; pentatonic and exotic scales — a special color.

🧒 Kids

Compact, light and safe smaller models — develop the ear and sense of rhythm, simple for small hands.

🧲 With adjustable tuning

Magnets on the tongues change the pitch — one instrument retunes to different scales and keys.

🎯 How to choose a glucophone

🔢 Note count

8 — a simple start, kids, meditation; 13+ — full melodies and performances. More notes — a wider range and a higher price.

🎼 Scale and key

Minor — a meditative mood; major — a bright one. All the scale's notes combine, so any improvisation sounds harmonious.

📏 Size and range

Smaller — a higher tone, portability; larger — a deeper sound and more notes. To the playing and carrying format.

✋ Hands or mallets

Hands — a soft warm meditative sound; mallets — brighter and clearer for melodies. Often come included.

🎯 Goal

Meditation and relaxation, skill-free learning, kids' development or performances — each goal has its size and scale.

🛡️ Brand

Genuine Meinl, RAV, Beat Root, Hluru with a stable tuning and sound quality. We'll suggest a glucophone for your goals.

📊 Glucophones by purpose

Model	Notes	Purpose
8 notes	8	Start, meditation, kids
9 notes	9	Simple melodies
13 notes	13+	Melodies, performances
Kids	6–8	Children, ear development
Retunable	Varies	Different scales (magnets)
Accessories	—	Mallets, bag

Not sure what you need? Write your goal and desired mood, and we'll match a glucophone and scale.

⭐ Percussion and accessories

Percussion

Cajons

Flamenco and Peruvian cajons for acoustic.

Learn more → Percussion

Djembes

African hand drums for circle and stage.

Learn more → Percussion

Congas

Quinto, conga and tumba for Latin and rhythm.

Learn more → Percussion

Cowbells

Mambo, cha-cha and agogo for Latin and the kit.

Learn more → Melodic

Vibraphones

Melodic percussion with metal bars.

Learn more → All

Drums & percussion

Kits, drums, cymbals, percussion and accessories.

Learn more →

🏆 Delivery, warranty and instalments

🛡️

Official warranty

Genuine glucophones with a warranty

🎵

Global brands

Meinl, RAV, Beat Root, Hluru

🎯

Help choosing

We'll suggest the notes, scale and mallets

🏛️

Prozorro tenders

Supplies for schools and cultural institutions

🚚

Delivery across Ukraine

Nova Poshta; free from ₴4,000

💳

Instalment payments

PrivatBank, monobank — up to 12 payments

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is a glucophone?

A steel tongue drum: a metal instrument with cut tongues, each producing its own note. Played with the hands or mallets. Tuned to a scale, so any sounds are harmonious. A soft meditative sound for relaxation and learning.

How does it differ from a handpan (hang)?

On a glucophone the notes are cut tongues, it's simpler, cheaper and easier to play. A handpan has hammered dimples, is much more expensive and harder. They sound similar and meditative.

How many notes to choose?

8 — a simple start, kids, meditation; 9–11 — simple melodies; 13+ — full melodies, but larger and pricier. More notes — a wider range and a higher price.

What is a glucophone's scale?

The instrument is tuned to a scale (minor, major, pentatonic, etc.), so all notes combine and any improvisation sounds pleasant. Minor — meditative, major — bright.

Hands or mallets?

Hands — a soft warm intimate sound (meditative playing); mallets — brighter, louder and clearer for melodies. Often included; can be combined.

For meditation, learning or kids?

Meditation and relaxation — minor models with a warm sound; learning — a glucophone requires no skills; kids — compact safe models. Versatile for all ages.

What is a retunable one (magnets)?

Magnets on the tongues change the pitch, so one instrument retunes to different scales and keys. More versatile than a fixed one, handy for experiments.

Which brands and where to buy?

Meinl, RAV, Beat Root, Hluru — 8/9/13+ notes, various scales, kids and retunable, mallets and bags. Delivery across Ukraine; pickup in Kyiv. Phone +380 (73) 060 01 01.

📞 Order a glucophone

📱 Phones

+380 (73) 060 01 01 — Kyiv

+380 (97) 667 14 43 — Lviv

✉️ E-mail

info@soundsgood.kiev.ua

For tenders: info@soundsgood.kiev.ua

📍 Address

Olzhycha St, 15, Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi

🕐 Hours

Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed

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Steel Tongue Drums

Glucophones

8, 9 and 13 notes, for meditation and learning — Meinl, RAV, Beat Root

🥁 Popular glucophones

Glucophone 8 notes (for beginners)

Glucophone 9 notes

Glucophone 13 notes (extended range)

Kids glucophone (compact)

Glucophone with magnets (retunable)

Glucophone accessories (mallets, bag)

🧩 Types of glucophone

🔢 By note count

🎼 By scale

🧒 Kids

🧲 With adjustable tuning

🎯 How to choose a glucophone

🔢 Note count

🎼 Scale and key

📏 Size and range

✋ Hands or mallets

🎯 Goal

🛡️ Brand

📊 Glucophones by purpose

⭐ Percussion and accessories

Cajons

Djembes

Congas

Cowbells

Vibraphones

Drums & percussion

🏆 Delivery, warranty and instalments

Official warranty

Global brands

Help choosing

Prozorro tenders

Delivery across Ukraine

Instalment payments

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is a glucophone?

How does it differ from a handpan (hang)?

How many notes to choose?

What is a glucophone's scale?

Hands or mallets?

For meditation, learning or kids?

What is a retunable one (magnets)?

Which brands and where to buy?

📞 Order a glucophone

📱 Phones

✉️ E-mail

📍 Address

🕐 Hours