Detail 01
16-inch diameter
Wide enough to hold a long wave swell, still light enough to hold and tilt one-handed for a while.
Product detailSKU #1274115064405
MEINLSea Drum 16 in.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-inch sea drum: a double-headed frame drum with beads inside that makes a rolling wave sound when tilted. For percussionists, teachers, and sound-effect work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Ambient wave and rain textures in live or studio percussion
- Music therapy, classroom, and early-childhood sound sessions
- Meditation, yoga, and film/theater sound effects
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a pitched drum for grooves or rhythm parts
- Loud stage use without a microphone
- Anyone needing a hand drum for hand technique practice
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two heads with beads sealed between them
Tilting rolls the beads across the head for wave sound; striking a head gives a normal frame-drum tone.
Detail 03
Frame drum body
Played held rather than mounted, so your motion controls the sound instead of a pedal or stick.
Detail 04
Natural finish
Plain wood shell, so it reads as an acoustic instrument on camera and in a classroom setting.
Detail 05
Under $120
Entry-level pricing for a percussion effect that most players use occasionally rather than every set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, bag, or beater included — budget separately if you need them
- 02Volume is soft; you will need a mic for stage or recording
- 03Beads are sealed inside and cannot be added, removed, or tuned
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a sea drum the same as an ocean drum?
Yes. Sea drum, ocean drum, and wave drum all describe the same instrument: a double-headed frame drum with beads sealed inside that roll to imitate water.
02How do you play it?
Hold it flat and tilt slowly in a circle so the beads roll for a wave sound. You can also strike either head like a frame drum.
03Can I mount it on a stand?
There is no stand included and no mount on the drum itself. Most players hold it, since tilting is how the wave sound is produced.
04Is 16 inches too big for kids?
It is manageable for most children with two hands, though smaller kids may need to rest it on a lap or table while tilting.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51274115064405
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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