The Tongue Drum Musical Panel lets children play six tongue drum notes by tapping a stainless steel disc. A bold yellow HDPE panel frames the circular tongue drum, with a brushed steel finish set inside a white surround. Musical notes and sound wave graphics decorate the panel, adding energy to the design. Children tap each tongue to produce a warm, resonant note. Because the drum responds to a light touch, children quickly learn which tongue makes which sound. So they naturally work around the drum, comparing each note in turn. The panel suits any music corner that wants a calm, melodic sound activity.
Key features of the tongue drum musical panel
Caloo builds the panel from tough two colour HDPE, with a stainless steel tongue drum finished to a brushed sheen. As a result, the panel stays bright and the drum keeps its tone through years of outdoor use. The panel arrives fully assembled, so schools and parks can install it quickly. Children can be playing the same day. The six tongue drum notes reward gentle tapping, giving children a calm, melodic activity. The Tongue Drum suits busy sites that want a quieter musical alternative to louder panels.
Caloo positions the tongue drum at an easily accessible height. So children who use wheelchairs or find reaching difficult can tap every tongue alongside their friends. The drum needs only a light touch, not strength or fine grip. Because of this, the panel gives children of different abilities a genuinely shared activity. So the Tongue Drum Musical Panel suits SEN and inclusive playgrounds, where equipment needs to welcome every child without singling anyone out.
Built to last
Caloo designs every panel to the BS EN 1176 play safety standard, backed by guidance from RoSPA. As a result, schools and councils can specify it with confidence. The HDPE panel and stainless steel tongue drum handle daily play in all weather. They resist fading and keep their tone through playground downpours and summer heat alike.
Pair the Tongue Drum Musical Panel with other panels from Caloo’s Play Panels range, such as the Cam Chimes or Spin Maracas. Together they build a themed music corner where children explore rhythm, pitch and sound in one dedicated space.
