DrumFlow
Play Handpan & Tongue Drum
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Now shape every pattern by hand. Your calm handpan & tongue drum companion - generate, hand-edit, and play along on your real drum or our virtual instruments.
Your practice companion for handpan and steel tongue drum. Discover patterns, build your library, and play along on your real instrument—or practice anywhere with built-in virtual drums.
MATCH YOUR REAL DRUM
• Create a virtual version of your physical instrument
• Set your exact scale and custom tunings
• Add a photo of your drum for perfect visual match
• Practice patterns that work with your actual instrument
LEARN NEW PATTERNS
• Generate musical patterns instantly
• Visual display works like handpan tabs—see exactly which notes to play
• Adjust complexity, accents, and breaks
• Find rhythms that inspire you
• Play along on your physical drum
BUILD YOUR LIBRARY
• Save patterns you want to revisit
• Organize with tags and collections
• iCloud sync across all your devices
• Your collection grows with your journey
PLAY ANYTIME
• Virtual handpan and tongue drum simulator with realistic sounds
• Responsive touch controls
• Multiple scales and layouts
• Practice anywhere, even without your physical instrument
STAY IN RHYTHM
• Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo
• Loop patterns for focused practice
• Visual display shows the current beat
• Perfect for meditation or creative sessions
Whether you own a handpan, tongue drum, or want to explore these beautiful instruments—DrumFlow helps you play more, learn faster, and enjoy every session.
Go with the flow.
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PATTERN GENERATOR THAT MAKES SENSE
DrumFlow doesn't generate random noise. The pattern generator creates musical phrases using motif-based composition—short melodic ideas that repeat and vary naturally. The result: patterns that actually sound good and are satisfying to play.
Customize your patterns with:
• Length: 4, 8, 16, or 32 beats
• Complexity: control how many notes per bar
• Breaks: add breathing room with rests
• Accents: emphasize certain beats for groove
Every generated pattern is unique, but always musical.
SCALES FOR EVERY INSTRUMENT
DrumFlow includes the most popular handpan and tongue drum scales:
• Kurd (incl. D Minor) – the most common handpan scale
• Celtic / Amara – bright and uplifting
• Integral – versatile and expressive
• Hijaz – Middle Eastern flavor
• Pentatonic Major & Minor – universally pleasing
• And many more
Set your drum's root note and scale, or create fully custom tunings to match your exact instrument.
MADE FOR REAL PLAYERS
Whether you're warming up before a session, learning a new rhythm, or exploring ideas for composition—DrumFlow fits naturally into your practice routine.
• Warm up: Loop a simple pattern while you find your flow
• Learn: Slow down the tempo to master tricky rhythms
• Compose: Save patterns as starting points for your own creations
• Relax: Let patterns play while you meditate or unwind
EXPLORE WITHOUT OWNING
Don't have a handpan yet? Use DrumFlow as your virtual handpan to explore different scales and sounds before investing in an instrument. Discover what resonates with you—then make an informed choice when you're ready to buy.
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS
Never played a handpan or tongue drum before? No problem. DrumFlow requires zero musical experience. The intuitive pad layout makes sense immediately—just tap and listen.
Start with simple patterns and gradually explore more complex rhythms as you grow.
MINDFULNESS & RELAXATION
The meditative tones of handpan and tongue drums are renowned for relaxation and stress relief. Use DrumFlow for:
• Yoga and stretching sessions
• Meditation and breathwork
• Sound healing practice
• Unwinding after a long day
Let the patterns guide you into a calm, focused state.
WORKS OFFLINE
Your patterns and drums are stored locally on your device. Practice anywhere—no internet connection required. When you're back online, iCloud keeps everything in sync
across your iPhone and iPad.
DESIGNED WITH CARE
DrumFlow is built by a musician, for musicians. Clean interface. No clutter. No distractions. Just you and your drum.
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DrumFlow grows with you — shape every pattern by hand and let your library grow without limits.
• Hand-craft patterns note by note in edit mode — place each note exactly where you hear it.
• Save as many patterns as you like, and build unlimited custom instruments to match your real drum.
• Generate without limits when the ideas are flowing.
• Five new handpan scales — Kurd, Sabye, Jibuk, Mystic, and Romanian Hijaz — with a tidier scale picker.
• A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who played DrumFlow early: DrumFlow Plus is yours, free, forever.
The free version stays generous — play, generate, and explore freely. DrumFlow Plus is a one-time
unlock (no subscription) for when you're ready for more.
Go with the flow.
The developer, Nils Blum-Oeste, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- Nils Blum-Oeste
- Size
- 19.9 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- DrumFlow Plus USD 9.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Nils Blum-Oeste
