Description
RAV Drum (aka RAV Vast) is a revolutionary new instrument that fuses the concepts behind handpans (hang drums) and tongue drums (traditionally made of wood). Perfectly cut steel tongues vibrate harmoniously together to create an ethereal sound perfect for meditation, relaxation, and other mystical music experiences.
Made by Andrey Remyannikov in Russia, the RAV Drum is one of our favorite instruments to play. Take one home and enjoy it for life!
What’s in stock? Click on the Scale drop down menu above to see how many of each scale we currently have.
Scales (The scales marked DISCONTINUED are no longer produced by the manufacturer. We may still have them in stock, however, and these will likely be the last of these scales available.):
9 Note RAV Drum
G Minor Pentatonic: G2, D3, F3, G3, A#3, C4, D4, F4, G4 (video)
G Pygmy: G2, C3, D3, D#3, G3, A#3, C4, D4, F4 (video)
A Integral: A2, C3, E3, F3, G3, A3, B3, C4, E4 (video)
E Low Pygmy: E2, A2, B2, C3, E3, G3, A3, B3, D4 (video)
D Major: D3, G3, A3, B3, C#4, D4, E4, F#4, A4 (video)
C Golden Gate: C3, E3, G3, B3, C4, D4, F#4, G4, B4 (video)
B RUS (RAV Universal Scale): B2, D3, F#3, A3, C#4, D4, E4, F#4, A4 (video)
B Celtic Minor: B2, F#3, A3, B3, C#4, D4, E4, F#4, A4 (video)
D Celtic Minor: D3, A3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, C5 (video)
B Onoleo: B2, F#3, G3, B3, D#4, E4, F#4, G4, B4 (video)
B Golden Arcadia: B2, D#3, F#3, A#3, B3, C#4, F4, F#4, G#4 (video)
B Pygmy: B2, E3, F#3, G3, B3, D4, E4, G4, A4 (video) DISCONTINUED
B Integral: (B2) D3 F#3 G3 A3 B3 C#4 D4 F#4 (video) DISCONTINUED
Arabian Nights: B2 F#3 G3 A#3 B3 C#4 D4 F4 F#4 (video)
A Marmara: A2 C3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 E4 (video)
B Major: B2 E3 F#3 G#3 A#3 B3 C#4 D#4 F#4 (video)
G Humayun: G3 G#3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G#4 A4 (video) DISCONTINUED
F Astronaut: (F2) C3 F3 G3 Ab3 C4 Eb4 F4 G4 (video)
Bb Ariumi: (A#2) C3 D3 F3 A3 C4 E4 F4 A4 *NEW*
10-Note RAV Drum
(RAV Drum with an extra high note)
B Kurd: B2, F#3, G3, A3, B3, C#3, D3, E3, F#3, A4 (video)
B Celtic Minor Double Ding: B2, A2, F#3, A3, B3, C#4, D4, E4, F#4, A4 (video)
F# In Sen: F#3, G3, B3, C#4, E4, F#4, G4, B4, C#5, E5 (video)
C Blues: C3 Eb3 F3 Gb3 G3 Bb3 C4 Eb4 F4 Gb4 (video)
D Blues: D3 F3 G3 G#3 A3 C4 D4 F4 G4 G#4 (video)
Combinations: For a full overview of which RAV Drums combine well with each other, watch this video:
Cases (2 Options)
*Ultra-durable padded carrying case sold separately (purchase here) or as an add-on to this item (add to your purchase when adding this item to your shopping cart).
*Hardshell Flight case is perfect for people who want a more durable case that can be checked in on flights. Sold separately (purchase here) or as an add-on to this item (add to your purchase when adding this item to your shopping cart).
Instruments in stock ship within 48-hours. For backorders please allow 8-16 weeks for delivery
AJ Block (store manager) –
The RAV Vast is one of our best selling instruments here at Didge Project. We are proud to warehouse and ship our inventory here in the United States. Many customers state that they prefer to work with Didge Project because we have great customer service and U.S. based customers don’t need to deal with international shipping complications. A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased RAV Drums and RAV products through Didge Project!
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
Love the sound
Glee (Verified Customer) –
This is my 3rd Rav drum from Didge Project and each one is amazing. The sound quality of these drums is beautiful and whenever I play mine people are drawn to it right away. Can’t say enough good things about them. Thanks for making these available.
Wendy B. (Verified Customer) –
I purchased the D Minor Celtic Scale after listening to their variety of choices on the website which is an extremely helpful tool. The instrument has a magical tone, it is beautiful to look at and enchanting to play. I believe I am most fortunate.
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
I got the B Celtic Minor Double Ding. I was hesitant on this scale since the one I wanted was out of stock, but it is the perfect scale for me. It sings chords just by handling it, and easily gets loud with gentle mallet hits. The mallets are a must have for clear fundamental tones and melodic playing, but can’t be used as fast as just fingers.
Ray (Verified Customer) –
I absolutely love this drum. The RAV site calls it advanced and esoteric, but it was not particularly difficult to jump in and start experimenting with it. The drum is almost perfectly in tune (the low E is the furthest from true at maybe 3-5 cents sharp), and it sings so well, including both fundamentals and some harmonics.
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
Very high quality instrument. Looking forward to learning how to play it.
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
Excellent customer service, answered all my questions in advance. Arrived in perfect condition. Looks and sounds beautiful.
James Kragtwyk (Verified Customer) –
beautiful
Kamila (Verified Customer) –
I am so happy with my beautiful, enchanting drum! It is amazing I love the sound. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Jodie Arrington (Verified Customer) –
Beautiful, quality instrument, shipped with care and protection.
Sharlene K. (Verified Customer) –
So looking forward to learning to play
Barbara Lawrence (Verified Customer) –
I’m in love with handpan and tongue drum music. Discovered it on you tube recently. I chose RAV because it’s much more affordable than a hand pan , doesn’t go out of tune unless you hit it with a hammer and is virtually rust proof and easy to care for. I chose G Pygmy scale based on watching video reviews by professional players. There’s one video by a gentleman at RAV who personally owns one. Says it’s his favorite scale. Very versatile. Great for beginners. I’ve played djembe but love the soothing sounds of tounge drums/hand pans, which are both percussive and melodic. My critical voice warned me I’m not musical and don’t know music theory. I took videos of my first time playing it, just getting a feel for intuitively. I found I couldn’t get a clean loud sound on the lower notes with the ding facing toward me. So i turned it around. Much easier. I noticed several professional players pla it the same way, so I guess it’s okay. With practice I’ll be able to find the “sweet spot” for each note and get cleaner sounds. Great tones and resonance with a light touch. I’ve found several professional players on you tube who give free tutorials. Plus there are classes available. I’m excited to embark on this new adventure of learning and discovery. The only downside is it doesn’t come with a diagram of the notes and chords. Found an awesome you tube video by Rosie Bergonzi. She goes over note placement and chords for various scales for both RAV and handpan. Even does a diagram for you! Can’t seem to upload the video. Highly recommend going through Didge Project, especially if you live in the US. I originally tried to order from the maker’s website but they don’t take credit cards only bank transfers and the shipping was $100 more. They kept contacting me about completing my order several times a day through chat. Told me to take out a cash advance on my Visa! I had to block them. Very pushy sales team. Very happy with AJ and his team.
Abigail Wray (Verified Customer) –
I am very happy with my RAV Vast (and bag), I ordered the B Onoleo scale and it’s wonderful! The customer service from the Didge Project is brilliant; I was a bit nervous about ordering, so I had a few questions that they answered for me clearly and in a timely manner (especially for it being the weeked when I messaged, I’d have been fine to wait til Monday to hear back haha!). My RAV arrived today, it only took a few days to arrive here in the UK via UPS. It was packaged very well and arrived in perfect condition.
For anyone ordering from the UK like me; postage was a very reasonable $115 USD at the time of my purchase. I had to pay £229 GBP in VAT so make sure you’re prepared for that!
I chose to order from the Didge Project as I had heard their customer service was very good, and it truly is! I’m very happy with my experience with this business and if I decide to buy another new RAV in future I will likely return here. 🙂