Anchor Drum
Something to reach for besides the screen
Numbered notes and a numbered songbook, so they play a real song the first time. No lessons.
- Something for Their Hands After School
- A Screen-Free Bedtime Routine
- Easy to Play on Their Own
- Fun to Play Together
What you'll get
- Anchor Drum, 11 notes
- Drawstring carry bag
- Numbered songbook
- 2 mallets with holder
- Finger picks
- Number stickers
Free shipping with tracking. 30-day money-back guarantee.
Hear what it sounds like
Tap a video to play it with sound.
See how easy the first song is
Every note on the drum has a number, and every song in the book is written in the same numbers. There's nothing to learn first.
Pick a song
Open the numbered songbook and choose one.
Tap the numbers
Follow the numbers in order with the mallets or a fingertip.
That's the song
No sheet music, no lessons, no keys to figure out first.
Easy to play, small enough to take along
Anchor Drum is a steel tongue drum about 6 inches across and 4 inches tall, with 11 numbered notes and three small feet underneath. It sits on a table, the floor or a lap.
Use the two mallets, or slip on the finger picks and tap with fingertips. The drawstring bag holds it for the car, the waiting room or a weekend away.
- No musical experience needed
- A numbered songbook and number stickers included
- Something to do with their hands that isn't a screen
Made for the in-between moments
The walk in the door after school. The half hour before bed. The wait at an appointment. The days when they want something to do with you, and the days when you need ten minutes to yourself.
Perfect for:
- After school at the kitchen table
- A quiet activity in the bedtime routine
- Car rides and waiting rooms, in its bag
- Brothers and sisters playing together
- A gift from grandparents
A sound you can make right away
Two ways to play
Tap with the two mallets, or slip on the finger picks and play with fingertips.
Everything in the box
Drum, carry bag, songbook, 2 mallets, finger picks and number stickers.
Six colors
Navy, teal, black, yellow, white and silver. Let them choose.
At home with Anchor Drum
After school, before bed, and on the living room floor.
It's not like other instruments
Most instruments ask for lessons and practice before anything sounds like a song. This one starts with the song.
| ANCHOR DRUM | LESSONS-FIRST INSTRUMENTS | |
|---|---|---|
| First song | The first time, by number | After weeks of lessons |
| Reading music | Not needed | Usually needed |
| Size | About 6 in, fits in its bag | Often large or fragile |
| Ways to play | Mallets or fingertips | One right way |
| Playing together | Take turns or get two | One player at a time |
A note about the sound
Anchor Drum is made of steel, so each note rings like a small bell and fades out. Some kids love that ring and want to play it again and again. Some kids don't like ringing or metal sounds at all.
You know your child best. If ringing sounds bother them, keep the first try short, and remember you're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Product details
- Steel tongue drum with 11 notes
- About 6 in (16 cm) across, 4 in (10 cm) tall
- Numbers on every note, matched to the songbook
- Three feet underneath, sound hole on the bottom
- Includes 2 mallets with holder and finger picks
- Includes carry bag and number stickers
- Colors: navy, teal, black, yellow, white, silver
- Small parts: keep finger picks away from young children
Crasped
At Crasped, we make everyday things for the people we love. We picked Anchor Drum because it's one of the few instruments a child can play a song on the first time, with no lessons and no screen.
Frequently asked questions
We have no musical experience. Can we play it?
Yes. Every note has a number, and the songbook is written in the same numbers, so you tap the numbers in order. No reading music and no lessons.
What's included?
The drum, a drawstring carry bag, a numbered songbook, 2 mallets with a holder, finger picks and number stickers.
How big is it?
About 6 inches (16 cm) across and 4 inches (10 cm) tall. It fits in its carry bag and sits on a table, the floor or a lap.
Is it loud?
It's a steel drum, so each note rings and then fades. If your child doesn't like ringing or metal sounds, start with short tries, and if it isn't right for your family you're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
What age is it for?
It's an instrument anyone can play, kids and grown-ups. The finger picks are small, so keep them away from young children and play together with little ones.
Can two kids share it?
They can take turns, or choose the Together set and pick a color for each drum, so nobody has to wait.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes, free shipping on every order, no minimum. You'll get tracking so you can follow your package to your door. Delivery times vary by location.
What if it's not right for us?
You're covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contact us within 30 days of delivery for a refund.
