22 Inch Meinl Sea Wave Drum

Rolling sound. Expansive motion.

This 22" Meinl Sea Wave Drum offers a wide and responsive field of sound—shaped through movement and subtle changes in control.

Larger in size, it allows the waves to develop more fully, while remaining light enough to hold and work with comfortably.

A Fluid and Dynamic Voice

The sound moves in rolling layers—rising, falling, and shifting with each tilt.

It can remain soft and continuous, or become more active and textured depending on how it is played. The larger frame allows for longer wave patterns, with a fuller and more immersive tone.

Gentle movement creates quiet, steady waves.

More motion introduces stronger, more defined textures.

Adjustable Response

The drum includes a sealable opening that allows you to adjust the number of internal beads.

With fewer beads, the sound becomes lighter and more spacious. With more beads, the waves become fuller and more continuous.

Over time, this allows the instrument to be shaped to your preference.

Use in Practice

This drum can be approached simply.

In practice, it may support:

• creating a continuous, wave-like sound field
  
• working with both subtle and more active movement
  
• supporting relaxation and steady attention
  
• introducing flowing sound into a space
  

It can also be played percussively—bringing in a more defined rhythmic element when needed.

Ways of Playing

• Held flat and gently tilted to create rolling ocean sounds
  
• Moved more actively for stronger, layered waves
  
• Played by hand on the head for a drum-like tone
  
• Adjusted internally to change the density of the sound
  

Each approach reveals a different quality of motion.

Material & Form

One side of the drum is natural goatskin, offering a warm and responsive playing surface.

The opposite side is clear synthetic, allowing you to see the movement of the beads within.

The frame is made from Siam Oak, providing a stable and lightweight structure.

Additional Details
Size: 22" diameter × 2.5" depth
Weight: approximately 3 lbs
Adjustable internal bead system
One goatskin head, one clear synthetic head
Siam Oak frame