20/02/2026
Florian Bronk — percussionist, handpan player, and singer — who kindly shared this video with us, uses the Frame Drum Black Dot RTS51D as a shamanic drum. ✨🥁
With its deep, focused low end and controlled overtones, the Black Dot opens up a powerful sonic space that works beautifully in meditative and ritual contexts. Played with steady, repetitive rhythms (often around 4–7 beats per second), shamanic drumming can have a calming effect on the nervous system, may help reduce stress, and can support listeners in entering deeply relaxed or trance-like states. Many practitioners also use this style of drumming to encourage inner focus, emotional release, and a sense of body–mind balance.
At the same time, the Frame Drum Black Dot is designed to speak to both traditional frame drum players and modern drummers. Its pronounced low frequencies and carefully damped overtones create a clean, natural tone. Thanks to the wooden holding cross and the optional RTH10 mount, the drum can even be integrated into a drum kit and played with sticks or rods — with the Black Dot protecting the goatskin head.
Like all our frame drums, the Black Dot stands for a pure, organic sound. Available in 50 cm and 60 cm diameters, the hand-selected goatskin heads are fully tunable via integrated tuning screws in the frame, allowing for precise control of tone and volume.
How does this sound resonate with you? Could you imagine using the Black Dot in your own musical or meditative practice? 🖤
https://www.schlagwerk.com/en/product/frame-drum-black-dot-oe-20-inch-with-holding-cross-tunable/
