Drum Beater 14″ – Modern Soft Fabric Tip - Shamanic & Frame Drum Mallet

Soft Drum Beater • Deeper, Rounder Tone

The foam-filled head softens the impact against the drum skin and helps produce a warm, rounded response.

Compared with a firmer beater, this style is especially suited when you want:

• softer attack
• deeper resonance
• more meditative rhythm
• smooth repetitive playing
• greater tonal warmth
• a less aggressive strike

It works particularly well with frame drums where the natural body of the drum is part of the sound you want to hear.

Remo Drum Beater • Made for Frame Drums

Remo is well known for frame and hand drums, and this beater is supplied with some of its larger Buffalo Drum models.

Its size and soft padded head make it a natural match for:

• Remo Buffalo Drums
• frame drums
• hoop drums
• shamanic-style drums
• journey drums

It can also be used with other compatible percussion instruments where a soft mallet response is preferred.

Shamanic & Journey Drumming

A steady drum rhythm is often used as a focal point within meditation, ceremonial practice and contemporary shamanic journeying.

This softer beater creates a gentler pulse that can work particularly well for longer repetitive rhythms where you want depth without excessive attack.

It may be used for:

• shamanic journeying
• meditation
• personal ceremony
• fire ceremony
• drum circles
• workshops
• chanting and rhythm practice
• sound-based wellbeing sessions

The beater itself does not create healing, trance or altered states. Those associations belong to the wider practice and setting in which drumming is used.

Soft Beater vs Firm Beater

Different beaters can completely change the voice of the same drum.

A soft foam and fabric beater generally gives:

• a rounder tone
• gentler attack
• deeper-feeling resonance
• softer rhythmic transitions

A firmer beater generally gives:

• more definition
• clearer attack
• stronger pulse
• brighter rhythmic response

Many drummers keep both styles so they can choose according to mood, setting and drum.

What Is a Drum Beater?

A drum beater, drum mallet or drumstick is used to strike a drumhead and produce sound.

It typically consists of a handle and striking head, with the materials and shape of each influencing the resulting tone.

Common styles include:

• hardwood beaters
• felt or fabric beaters
• foam-padded mallets
• rubber beaters
• natural branch beaters

This Remo version uses a maple handle with a soft foam-filled fabric head.

How to Use

Hold the handle with a relaxed grip and allow the head to rebound naturally from the drum skin.

Avoid pressing the beater into the drum after impact.

Try striking closer to the centre for a deeper response and nearer the edge for a lighter, more open tone.

Use a gentle wrist movement and allow the soft head to do the work.

Indoor & Outdoor Use

The beater can be used indoors or outdoors.

If using outdoors, be mindful of moisture.

The soft fabric head should not be allowed to become saturated, as this may affect the foam and covering.

Allow it to dry naturally if it becomes lightly damp.

Care & Storage

Keep the beater dry when not in use.

Avoid prolonged damp, strong heat and direct exposure to open flame.

Do not store heavy objects on top of the padded head.

If the fabric becomes lightly marked, wipe gently rather than soaking.

Store flat or upright where the foam head will keep its shape.

Quick FAQs

What is this drum beater made from?
It has a maple wood handle with a foam-filled head covered in soft fabric.

How long is it?
Approx. 14" (36cm).

Is this a Remo beater?
Yes. It is made by Remo and is the style supplied with some 22" Buffalo Drums.

Is it suitable for frame drums?
Yes. Its soft padded head works particularly well with frame and hoop drums.

Can I use it with a shamanic drum?
Yes. It is suitable for shamanic-style drums used for meditation, journeying and ceremonial rhythm.

What kind of sound does it produce?
The soft fabric and foam head gives a gentler, rounder and deeper-feeling response than a harder beater.

Is it vegan?
Yes, according to the supplied product specification.

Can I use it outdoors?
Yes, but avoid allowing the fabric head to become wet or saturated.

Will the colour always be identical?
No. The grey fabric shade may vary slightly between production batches.

NB:

Colour and finish may vary slightly between batches.

Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, particularly around the foam-filled head.

Please Note

References to shamanic drumming, journeying, meditation, ceremony and sound-based wellbeing reflect traditional and contemporary spiritual practice.

The drum beater is a musical accessory and does not itself produce medical, therapeutic, healing or trance effects.

Disclaimer

For musical, meditative, spiritual and ceremonial use. Sound and drumming practices are not substitutes for medical or psychological care.