The Meinl Sonic Energy 10” Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum is made of high-quality stainless steel. Its eight-octave notes deliver the tones in two octaves. This creates a wonderful, meditative sound similar to the tone of a handpan. A sound hole located at the bottom of the drum can be sealed with a silicon plug to provide an even more compact sound. Three silicone feet at the bottom keep the drum from slipping. The Medium Octave Steel Tongue Drum can be played with your fingers or mallets. To begin playing, simply place it on a flat surface or your lap. The drum comes with two wooden mallets with soft-wrapped rubber heads, and a nice carrying bag with zipper and handle.