📖 Song List (Click to Jump)
Why 15 Notes?
- Double Octave Range: The 15-note drum gives you access to the "Super High" range (indicated by double dots), which is impossible on smaller 11-note drums.
- Complex Melodies: Songs like "Moon River" require a wide jump from low to high; the 15-note drum handles this emotional sweep perfectly.
- Full Arrangements: These sheets utilize the deep bass notes for accompaniment and the high notes for melody.
Owning a 15-note tongue drum opens up a world of musical possibilities that smaller drums simply cannot reach. With a range spanning two full octaves, you can play complex, emotional ballads without running out of notes.
Below, I have transcribed **6 advanced songs** specifically for the 15-note layout. These arrangements make full use of the "Double Dot" high notes.
[[BANNER]]1. The 15-Note Notation Map
Your drum has a wider range than standard. Here is the legend for the tabs below:
2. Spirited Away (Always With Me)
A Studio Ghibli masterpiece. This song uses the full mid-range and dips into the lower octave for emotional resonance.
3. My Heart Will Go On
The Titanic theme requires a wide dynamic range. 15-note drums allow you to play the low verse notes and soar into the high chorus.
4. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
This song is famous for its "Octave Jump" in the first two notes. It is one of the best songs to practice jumping from Low 1 to High 1.
5. Moon River
A beautiful waltz (1-2-3 timing). This song showcases the 15-note drum's ability to hold long, sustaining notes. Let the first note ring!
6. Can't Help Falling in Love
The ultimate love song. On a 15-note drum, you can play the melody while adding occasional bass notes (like Low 1 or Low 5) with your left hand for harmony.
7. Canon in D (Advanced)
This snippet utilizes the Double Dot (Super High) notes. This melody cascades from the very top of your drum down to the center. It sounds like a waterfall.
3 comments
How can i get all the numbers for the above song, Wise Men Say and Moon River? for my 15 tongue PANDA DRUM?
where can i get sheet music for 15 tongue panda drum?
Do you have the music for Taps for a veterans day program