The Garrahand is a recent addition to my set up.  It is a hybrid cross between a Hang drum, Thumb piano and steel drum.  It has an internal mic and can mount on a cymbal stand which makes it really practical to add to any set up.  It can also sit in a small cloth ring, like a Tabla or Udu.  It is basically a hollow metalic tongue drum with seven notes arranged around the top circular playing surface.

 For me it is the perfect shape and size to employ Ghatam, Udu and Tabla techniques on.   The notes are actually tuneable with tiny little magnets inside the instrument. (The top part comes off to enable this tuning process if required).

The instrument can also be used with a second instrument which then really opens up potential to orchestrate hand to hand patterns in a similar way to the I'mbera or thumb piano.

Garrahand is originally from Argentina but you can visit them at www.garrahand.com.ar for an update of what they are up to with new developments.

Check out how the instrument sounds in this vid of Pete with the Garrahand.