30 and 1 Indian Mantras for Tongue Drum and Handpan: Play by Number - Paperback

by Veda Gupta (Author), Helen Winter (Author)

Mantras use the energy of sacred sound to bring benefit to the human body and psyche. This is done through vibration, content, and repetition, and the purpose is to harmonize the energy of one's heart, mind, and body. The creation of this balance of energy has been used for centuries to access and open the human heart and mind and connect them to spiritual powers. Most mantras consist of simple words or sounds that evoke a deep resonance.

These mantras were adapted here for Tongue Drum and Handpan and they are possible to play on most drum models. Songs have been transposed for a steel drum sound range. Some melodies have been changed and simplified.

The steel tongue drum (aka tong drum, tank drum, gluck-o-phone, hapi, or steeldrum) and the handpan (aka hank drum, UFO drum, zen drum, meditation, healing, or chakra drum) are percussion musical instruments designed to help you focus on your feelings, sensations, and body. The main purpose is relaxation, meditation, and traveling through your inner world.

We write the note numbers above the notes because our sheet music is aimed at absolute beginners. Just follow numbers and enjoy.
Also, we add a QR code to most songs. Follow the link and find this song before beginning to play.

Each tongue drum is very different, and it is impossible to accommodate songs for all kinds of tongue drums in one book. This book is suitable for most models of handpan, but if you have a tongue drum, it should have a minimum of 10 keys, because many songs in this book involve more than one-octave notes. 13 melodies from this book are suitable for a 1-octave tongue drum. Others melodies require a 10+ key tongue drum or a handpan.

1. Adi Mantra of Kundalini Yoga
2. Ayodhya Vasi Ram
3. Devi Devi Devi Yagan Mohini
4. Gauri Gauri Gange Rajeshwari
5. Gayatri Mantra
6. Govinda Jaya Jaya
7. Guru Brahma
8. Hara Hara Mahadeva
9. Hare Krishna
10. Hari Hari Bol
11. Jai Radha Madhava Kunjabi Hari
12. Jaya Durga Kali
13. Jaya Ho Mata
14. Jyota Se Jyota
15. Kali Durgai Namo Namah
16. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
17. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
18. Namosthute
19. Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundaye Viche Namaha
20. Om Bhagavan
21. Om Mane Padme Hum
22. Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya
23. Om Shakti Om
24. Om Shri Durgayai Namaha
25. Rama Bolo
26. Shankara Karunakara
27. Shiva Shiva Mahadeva
28. Shiva Shiva Shambho
29. Shivananda Namah Om
30. Shivaya Parameshwaraya
31. Siri Gayatry Mantra (Ra Ma Da Sa)