click to listen to the Aquaphone (with the sound of a barking dog in the background)
Aquaphones are stainless steel and bronze monolithic, one-of-a-kind, acoustic, tonal-friction instruments that utilize water in the interior of their resonators to bend tones and create water echos. The rods can be played with superball mallets, by hand or with a bow. When the tonal rods are sounded some of the fundamental tones and/or harmonics are sympathetic to the bottom & top diaphragms.
The sound of the Aquaphone has been compared to the haunting melodies of the Humpback Whale and voices from inner/outer space. Aquaphones have been described as Waterharps, a musical “Aladdin's Lamp”, and “Whalephones”. In the world family of musical instruments the Aquaphone is between a Tibetian Water Drum, an African Kalimba (thumb piano) and a 16th century Peg or Nail Violin. Each Aquaphone is made using a hot metal process developed over the past 40 years. The tonal rods are tuned to a combination of micro-tonal and diatonic relationships presented in two distinct but intergrated scales having both even and uneven increments. Bow not included.
KLANKSCHALEN
- SINGING BOWLS - HIMALAYA BOWLS - BOL CHANTANT
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Klankschalen zijn bijzondere oosterse instrumenten die tegelijkertijd onder- en
boventonen produceren. Bij de Lama's worden de schalen alleen in geheime
rituelen gebruikt door diegenen die zichzelf meester in de klank kunnen
noemen. De schalen zijn gemaakt uit zeven edelmetalen: goud, zilver,
kwik, koper, ijzer, tin en lood. Deze metalen hebben elk hun eigen
klank en zorgen samen voor de bijzondere, aanhoudende klank van de
schaal. De verhouding van de metalen varieert per schaal, waardoor
ze iedere keer weer anders klinkt en er ook anders uitziet. De trillingen
van een klankschaal helpen relaxatie bevorderen en harmonie te brengen
in ons energiesysteem. Ze brengen buitengewone muziek voort waardoor
het mogelijk is om snel te ontspannen, maar ook om in balans te komen.
De vibraties van klankschalen werken in op ons energiesysteem zodanig
dat onze chakra’s zeer snel gaan reageren en geharmoniseerd worden.
Een optimaal evenwicht in onze chakra’s en ons energiesysteem is nodig
om goed te kunnen functioneren in het algemeen, om onze gezondheid
in balans te houden en om onze spirituele groei op een efficiënte
manier te bevorderen. Door de zeer fijnstoffelijke inwerking is het
effect diepgaand en blijvend. Ons onderbewuste opent zich en op deze
manier komen we dichter bij ons diepere zelf en onze ziel.
Klankschaal manipurishape Deze klankschalen komen uit de staat Manipuri.
Ze zijn vrij plat en licht van gewicht. Deze schalen zijn niet zo groot
als de bengali- en orissashape schalen.
Gegraveerde klankschalen Deze schalen zijn 30-40 jaar oud. Later zijn
ze van een donker patina voorzien en is de gravering aangebracht.
Geëtste schalen Deze schalen zijn nieuw. Door middel van etsen
zijn ze van afbeeldingen voorzien.
Mini klankschalen Deze schalen zijn nieuw, maar hebben toch
een verrassend mooie klank.
Nepalese klankschalen Deze "high quality" klankschalen
komen uit Nepal. De legering, de mengeling van de edelmetalen
en de tonale balans zijn van buitengewone kwaliteit. Ze klinken zeer
harmonisch, zuiver en puur. Speciaal te gebruiken voor klankhealing.
Fijnste kwaliteit.
OM klankschalen - Nepal(met gegraveerde OM)
Beaten or hand hammered singing bowls are made by a complete hand hammering process. In beaten singing bowls, every single singing bowl is carefully hand beaten which requires several processes to finish up and shaping into a perfect hand hammered singing bowl.
In the making process, first the various composition of metals as raw materials (Copper, Tin, Zinc, Iron, Lead, Gold and Silver) are melted into furnace depending on manufacturing needs such as for bronze singing bowl or for seven metal singing bowl making. The hot melted metals are taken from furnace and poured into a Gulli Cup or Dice to prepare a metal mould for the various sizse and weights. Then, the round metal gulli or moulds are taken to make rolling and turn into round metal sheet in needed size and thickness. After that, the sheest are brought for the hand beating or hammering process after precise measurement and categorized for weight and sized bowls.
Regarding hand hammering process of singing bowls making, 4 -5 round metal sheets are piled up one upon another and then heated to red hot burn. The red hot burned metal sheets are hammered from a group of expert artisan till the heat remains in metal, and again processes to red heating for continuous beating for the singing bowl shaping. This heating and beating process with the bundled and piled up metal sheets continues until a desired shape and size forms from a metal sheet. (That is why the hammered or beaten singing bowls will get proportionately difference in a size centimeter with each individual singing bowl).
In hammering process of these singing bowls, the metal sheet must hammer and beating on the time of red hot only which remains softness and flexibility on the metal, this is because as the metal getting colder, will loose its softness and flexibility which in turns tampered and gets hardness on metal, and thus breaks metal or bowl if done hammered. The reason behind this working process is the metal content Bronze or Seven Metal mixture is very sensitive to heat and gets harder if it looses it hot temperature and will have cracks and breaks if works. So in this shaping stage of hammered singing bowls, the makings are done with the duration of hot metal only. After completion of gaining desired bowls shaping, the individual works start with the making process. At this making stage, every bowl is brought into uniform shape and size and it should also be done by red burning and heating process and then beating. After finalizing the shape and size, hammering is done for final fine tuning and shaping of singing bowls. Then individual singing bowls are then chiseled and made turning the rough surface of singing bowls for fine finishing and looks from inside and outside surface according to finishing needs.
De-wa klankschalen - Nepal
Beaten or hand hammered singing bowls are made by a complete hand hammering process. In beaten singing bowls, every single singing bowl is carefully hand beaten which requires several processes to finish up and shaping into a perfect hand hammered singing bowl.
In the making process, first the various composition of metals as raw materials (Copper, Tin, Zinc, Iron, Lead, Gold and Silver) are melted into furnace depending on manufacturing needs such as for bronze singing bowl or for seven metal singing bowl making. The hot melted metals are taken from furnace and poured into a Gulli Cup or Dice to prepare a metal mould for the various sizse and weights. Then, the round metal gulli or moulds are taken to make rolling and turn into round metal sheet in needed size and thickness. After that, the sheest are brought for the hand beating or hammering process after precise measurement and categorized for weight and sized bowls.
Regarding hand hammering process of singing bowls making, 4 -5 round metal sheets are piled up one upon another and then heated to red hot burn. The red hot burned metal sheets are hammered from a group of expert artisan till the heat remains in metal, and again processes to red heating for continuous beating for the singing bowl shaping. This heating and beating process with the bundled and piled up metal sheets continues until a desired shape and size forms from a metal sheet. (That is why the hammered or beaten singing bowls will get proportionately difference in a size centimeter with each individual singing bowl).
In hammering process of these singing bowls, the metal sheet must hammer and beating on the time of red hot only which remains softness and flexibility on the metal, this is because as the metal getting colder, will loose its softness and flexibility which in turns tampered and gets hardness on metal, and thus breaks metal or bowl if done hammered. The reason behind this working process is the metal content Bronze or Seven Metal mixture is very sensitive to heat and gets harder if it looses it hot temperature and will have cracks and breaks if works. So in this shaping stage of hammered singing bowls, the makings are done with the duration of hot metal only.
After completion of gaining desired bowls shaping, the individual works start with the making process. At this making stage, every bowl is brought into uniform shape and size and it should also be done by red burning and heating process and then beating. After finalizing the shape and size, hammering is done for final fine tuning and shaping of singing bowls. Then individual singing bowls are then chiseled and made turning the rough surface of singing bowls for fine finishing and looks from inside and outside surface according to finishing needs.
Chö-pa klankschalen - Nepal
Beaten or hand hammered singing bowls are made by a complete hand hammering process. In beaten singing bowls, every single singing bowl is carefully hand beaten which requires several processes to finish up and shaping into a perfect hand hammered singing bowl.
In the making process, first the various composition of metals as raw materials (Copper, Tin, Zinc, Iron, Lead, Gold and Silver) are melted into furnace depending on manufacturing needs such as for bronze singing bowl or for seven metal singing bowl making. The hot melted metals are taken from furnace and poured into a Gulli Cup or Dice to prepare a metal mould for the various sizse and weights. Then, the round metal gulli or moulds are taken to make rolling and turn into round metal sheet in needed size and thickness. After that, the sheest are brought for the hand beating or hammering process after precise measurement and categorized for weight and sized bowls.
Regarding hand hammering process of singing bowls making, 4 -5 round metal sheets are piled up one upon another and then heated to red hot burn. The red hot burned metal sheets are hammered from a group of expert artisan till the heat remains in metal, and again processes to red heating for continuous beating for the singing bowl shaping. This heating and beating process with the bundled and piled up metal sheets continues until a desired shape and size forms from a metal sheet. (That is why the hammered or beaten singing bowls will get proportionately difference in a size centimeter with each individual singing bowl).
In hammering process of these singing bowls, the metal sheet must hammer and beating on the time of red hot only which remains softness and flexibility on the metal, this is because as the metal getting colder, will loose its softness and flexibility which in turns tampered and gets hardness on metal, and thus breaks metal or bowl if done hammered. The reason behind this working process is the metal content Bronze or Seven Metal mixture is very sensitive to heat and gets harder if it looses it hot temperature and will have cracks and breaks if works. So in this shaping stage of hammered singing bowls, the makings are done with the duration of hot metal only.
After completion of gaining desired bowls shaping, the individual works start with the making process. At this making stage, every bowl is brought into uniform shape and size and it should also be done by red burning and heating process and then beating. After finalizing the shape and size, hammering is done for final fine tuning and shaping of singing bowls. Then individual singing bowls are then chiseled and made turning the rough surface of singing bowls for fine finishing and looks from inside and outside surface according to finishing needs.
Chaken klankschalen - Nepal
Beaten or hand hammered singing bowls are made by a complete hand hammering process. In beaten singing bowls, every single singing bowl is carefully hand beaten which requires several processes to finish up and shaping into a perfect hand hammered singing bowl.
In the making process, first the various composition of metals as raw materials (Copper, Tin, Zinc, Iron, Lead, Gold and Silver) are melted into furnace depending on manufacturing needs such as for bronze singing bowl or for seven metal singing bowl making. The hot melted metals are taken from furnace and poured into a Gulli Cup or Dice to prepare a metal mould for the various sizse and weights. Then, the round metal gulli or moulds are taken to make rolling and turn into round metal sheet in needed size and thickness. After that, the sheest are brought for the hand beating or hammering process after precise measurement and categorized for weight and sized bowls.
Regarding hand hammering process of singing bowls making, 4 -5 round metal sheets are piled up one upon another and then heated to red hot burn. The red hot burned metal sheets are hammered from a group of expert artisan till the heat remains in metal, and again processes to red heating for continuous beating for the singing bowl shaping. This heating and beating process with the bundled and piled up metal sheets continues until a desired shape and size forms from a metal sheet. (That is why the hammered or beaten singing bowls will get proportionately difference in a size centimeter with each individual singing bowl).
In hammering process of these singing bowls, the metal sheet must hammer and beating on the time of red hot only which remains softness and flexibility on the metal, this is because as the metal getting colder, will loose its softness and flexibility which in turns tampered and gets hardness on metal, and thus breaks metal or bowl if done hammered. The reason behind this working process is the metal content Bronze or Seven Metal mixture is very sensitive to heat and gets harder if it looses it hot temperature and will have cracks and breaks if works. So in this shaping stage of hammered singing bowls, the makings are done with the duration of hot metal only.
After completion of gaining desired bowls shaping, the individual works start with the making process. At this making stage, every bowl is brought into uniform shape and size and it should also be done by red burning and heating process and then beating. After finalizing the shape and size, hammering is done for final fine tuning and shaping of singing bowls. Then individual singing bowls are then chiseled and made turning the rough surface of singing bowls for fine finishing and looks from inside and outside surface according to finishing needs.
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Gegraveerde Nepalese klankschalen Deze schalen zijn zeer uitzonderlijk en komen
eveneens uit Nepal. Zeer fijn met de hand gegraveerd, reliefs met aloude
patronen, Sanskriet letters, symbolen en afbeeldingen (Buddha).
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Alle klankschalen
die wij in onze winkel te koop aanbieden, zijn door ons persoonlijk
geselecteerd.
Bengaalse Flower klankschalen Deze unieke klankschalen zijn gemaakt volgens een nieuw procédé. De schalen zijn niet erg zwaar, wel hoger in klank en hebben een uitzonderlijke boventoon die als "ruimtevullend" wordt omschreven door experts. Persoonlijk vind ik ze wat klinken als kristallen klankschalen. Ook de klank bij het "aandraaien" doet denken aan de zuivere, doordringende klank van de kristallen klankschaal. De samenstelling van de schaal wordt niet prijsgegeven; wel is bekend dat er een hoger gehalte zilver in is verwerkt. Streek van herkomst Bengalen. Wordt geleverd met een leren klopper.
Peter
Hess ® Singing Bowls 20 years ago Peter Hess has developed the sound massage. In two
factories in Nepal these bowls are produced especially for therapy use.
Either 7 or 12 metals are used and during the production the bowls are
being selected. After the import they are being selected the last time.
Highest quality.
Bengali-Set of 3 singing bowls Set of 3 therapy bowls, especially produced and selected for kindergarten
& schools, therapy, music and meditation, solid quality, 7 pure
metals.
KS9-01 - Heart bowl, light, long sustain &
high pitch
KS9-G - Joints- and Universal bowl, complete sound
spectrum
KS9-U1 - Pelvis bowl, light, deep tone, lower body
sections
New types of singing bowls, made out of seven pure
metals, according to the Vedic ritual. They are subject to the same
stringent quality control as the ACAMA singing bowls.
Himalaya-Set of 3 singing bowls Set of 3 therapy bowls, especially produced and selected for therapy,
7 pure metals, fine quality.
KS9-02 - Heart bowl, heavy, long sustain &
high pitch
KS9-G - Joints- and Universal bowl, complete sound
spectrum
KS9-U2 - Pelvis bowl, heavy, deep tone, lower body
sectionsNew types of singing bowls, made out of seven pure metals,
according to the Vedic ritual. They are subject to the same stringent
quality control as the Therapy singing bowls
New types of singing bowls, made out of seven pure metals,
according to the Vedic ritual. They are subject to the same stringent
quality control as the ACAMA singing bowls.
Therapy-Set-15, Set of 2 therapy bowls, incl. beater SCH-2 Set of 2 therapy bowls, especially produced and selected for therapy
or sound healing, 12 pure metals, selected several times, best quality.
KS9-01 - Heart bowl, light, long sustain &
high pitch
KS9-G - Joints- and Universal bowl, complete sound
spectrum
Every single Therapy singing bowl is hand tested and
selected for its suitability for therapy work. Only if the vibration
intensity and sustain of the bowl is optimal does it receive the Peter Hess
seal of quality. For this reason this trademark has established itself
as a quality standard for the best singing bowls in Europe and the
customer is guaranteed to receive a singing bowl of the highest standard.
Therapy singing bowls self-produced high quality bowls.
The new Therapy singing bowls (type: KS9) are manufactured according
to an ancient Tibetan recipe in the original alloy consisting of twelve
pure metals according to Vedic ritual: the seven planet metals gold,
silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, lead as well as five other metals
important in Buddhism: zinc, meteoric iron, bismuth, lead glance,
pyrite. In addition this alloy also contains a piece of an antique
singing bowl as information from ancient knowledge.
Therapy Set-30, Set of 3 therapy bowls, incl. beater SCH-1+2 Set of 3 therapy bowls, especially produced and selected for therapy
or sound healing 12 pure metals, selected several times, best quality.
KS9-01 - Heart bowl, light, long sustain &
high pitch
KS9-G - Joints- and Universal bowl, complete sound
spectrum
KS9-U1 - Pelvis bowl, light, deep tone, lower body
sections
Every single Therapy singing bowl is hand tested and selected
for its suitability for therapy work. Only if the vibration intensity
and sustain of the bowl is optimal does it receive the Peter Hess seal of
quality. For this reason this trademark has established itself as a
quality standard for the best singing bowls in Europe and the customer
is guaranteed to receive a singing bowl of the highest standard. Therapy singing bowls self-produced high quality bowls. The
new Therapy singing bowls (type: KS9) are manufactured according to an
ancient Tibetan recipe in the original alloy consisting of twelve pure
metals according to Vedic ritual: the seven planet metals gold, silver,
mercury, copper, iron, tin, lead as well as five other metals important
in Buddhism: zinc, meteoric iron, bismuth, lead glance, pyrite. In addition
this alloy also contains a piece of an antique singing bowl as information
from ancient knowledge.
WATER SPRING BOWLS
Modeled
after ancient bowls this chinese singing bowl is adorned with ornaments.
Rub the handles with the palm of your hand and feel the resulting
vibrations. These vibrations create sparkling waves on the surface
of the water. Increase the symetrical pictures up to fountains. Fill
the bowl with about 1.5 under the handles. To start the waves
rub vigorously than continue more gentle. Wash you hands with soap
before rubbing. Experiment with different volume of water in the bowl.
Water Spring Bowl, 32.50cm, with rubber underlayer
Description: Often used to announce
and summons higher life. It brings us to the here and how in meditation.
They are used to indicate the beginning and the end of meditation.
Ceremony of the Hungry Spirits:
A particular number of Monks (4, 7 or 12 ) go to the banks of a lake.
They sing harmonics and sound the "thing shaks" twice or
three times. This way they summons the spirit of the owner of the
"thing shak". It is not permitted to have direct visual
contact with the spirit that is why the Monks wear special hoods over
their faces so as they can only see the surface of the water and the
reflections in it. (Reflection communicates with higher life). The
spirit is probably summoned for a spiritual lesson which enables the
Monks to consider their problems from a different perspective. When
the spirit wishes to break contact, the Monks sing subharmonics which
are so shimmering that they cause a wave to rise up on the water.
The wave helps the spirit to separate himself from the earthly level
to which he has been summoned.
Small hand cymbals attached with a
string. When struck together, they create a clear sustaining sound
which calms the mind and can be helpful during meditation. Traditionally
used by Tibetan Lamas and lay practitioners as an offering of compassion
and generosity to "hungry ghosts" suffering from desire.
Did you know that clicking glasses before drinking is supposed to
imitate the sound of church bells to scare away the devil? And the
sound of bells on anklets were worn by Buddhist monks to warn the
bugs to get out of the way. These prayer chimes are traditionally
used to focus and clear the mind before and after a teaching or meditation.
These prayer chimes are hand cast by Tibetan refugee artisans living
in a metal craft colony in North India. While exiled from their homeland
they are free to carry on craft traditions handed down from past generations
of artisans living in old Tibet.
These miniature cymbals have exceptional resonance and are used to
summon hungry ghosts? to accept offerings. The belief is that
in making an offering and relieving the hunger of these ravenous spirits,
their suffering is diminished and Enlightenment can thereby be reached.
Tingshas have exceptional resonance and sound, and are excellent for
musical accents, healing, or spiritual practice.
The sound of tingshaws is like a summons. Dragon Tibetan Tingshaw
Bells bring man to the here and now. In meditation tingshaws are used
to indicate the beginning and the end. If you meditate on a regular
basis, these bells are just what you may need to add a peaceful and
relaxed addition to the environment!
Alle tingsha's die wij in onze
winkel te koop aanbieden, zijn door ons persoonlijk uitgekozen en
op klankkwaliteit geselecteerd.
The handbell and dorje are the principal
ritual objects of Tantric Buddhism. Traditionally, they are used together,
the bell in the left hand, the dorje in the right. Representing the
passive and active qualities which reach perfection only when united,
they function as do yin and yang in the Chinese tradition. They also
represent the union of wisdom and compassion, which is enlightenment.
These bells produce an incredible sound when rubbed with a playing
stick or when rung.
These bells may be used during prayers
and meditations! Also believed to vanquisy demons. Consists of 2 parts.
The vajra is held in the right hand and the bell in the left as the
relevant ritual hand-gestures (mudra) are performed. Tibetan Singing
Bells are made of seven metals and give a very beautiful sound. They
are said to represent compassion and wisdom, respectively.
Tibetan tantric instrument traditionally
used as a set; the dorje is held in the opposite hand, not struck against
the bell. As a musical instrument, bells are exclusively handmade, using
the traditional ancient combination of metals. The set symbolizes the
inseparability of wisdom (the bell) and skillful means (the dorje),
combining three aspects of Buddha:
Body: The body of the bell,
respect for a healthy body like Buddha
Speech: The sound of the bell, correct speech like Buddha
Mind: The dorje, positive like Buddha
The
particularity of the tube chimes is their very long sustain. According
to the size it lasts between 1 and 2 minutes. Copper tubes from lie
horizontally in elastic threads on a frame of ash-tree. They are struck
with sticks from hard rubber which are covered with felt or cloth.
One can put hand-resonators over the vibrating soundtubes - these
are tubes from aluminium, which have an especially tuned aircolumn
- and so they modulate their echo.
Tube chimes are available in different pentatonic
and diatonic scales with a range of two octaves. A range from g up
to g'''' is possible.
pentatonic scale in c'' within two octaves
pentatonic scale in d' within two octaves (raga Hansadwani version available as an option - C# 432Hz)
pentatonic scale in f''' within one octave
c-scale tenor range two octaves
c-scale soprano range two octaves
chromatic scale from c'- c'''
handresonators
MIRAPHONE
- enkel op bestelling / uniquement sur commende -
Miraphones zijn in feite zoals Tube Chimes gebouwd. Onder de klankbuizen zijn bovendien resonatoren aangebracht die eveneens op het houten statief zijn bevestigd, zodat de Miraphone rechtopstaand kan bespeeld worden. Volgende stemmingen zijn beschikbaar:
pentatonic scale in d' within two octaves
C-scale two octaves c'-c"'
chromatic scale two octaves c'-c"'
Andere stemmingen (Indisch, Japans, Arabisch, Indonesisch, …) zijn verkrijgbaar op aanvraag en mits lichte meerprijs.
The Glockenspiel exists in many different
forms around the globe and belongs to the family of the Idiophones.
Many of them can be found in Southeast Asia, for example the Gender
from Bali. A relative of the Lithophon, a stone xylophon, from the
Stone Age was found in Vietnam. The musicians in Togo took flat stones
of different sizes and used smaller stones as beaters.
This Glockenspiel uses high
quality precision tuned brass bars, which have a lovely bell-like
sound. Packed in a separate box with wooden mallet. The
wooden Base is curved and made out of maple. The brass bars are placed
on rubber to create a long lasting tune. 2 different mallets, soft
and medium, are included.
Na meer dan 20 jaar is de productie van de prachtige Shanti windchimes in 2009 stopgezet. Intussen zijn twee nieuwe bedrijfjes opgestart die opnieuw fantastische windorgeltjes produceren: KOSHI en ZAPHIR(zie hieronder). Après plus de 20 ans, la production des superbes carillons Shanti a cessée en 2009. Entretemps deux nouvelles entreprises ont été créées: KOSHI et ZAPHIR (voir ci-dessous). After more than 20 years, Shanti stopped its production in 2009. Two new companies were founded to produce similar chimes: KOSHI and ZAPHIR (see hereunder).
De Zaphir windgong is een echt muziekinstrument. Ieder onderdeel is door gekwalificeerde ambachtslui volgens het oorspronkelijke Shanti ontwerp met de hand geassembleerd in hun atelier aan de voet van de Pyreneeën.
Acht staafjes zijn met zilver aan een metalen plaat gelast aan de onderkant van de resonantie buis. Nauwkeurig afgestemd ontstaat een spel van heldere, boventoonrijke tonen. De boventonen van de kortere staafjes gaan geleidelijk aan overheersen en worden zo de grondtoon. Iedere chime heeft een specifieke magische klankkleur en kan samen met de andere types bespeeld worden. Breng de gong voorzichtig aan zijn touwtje in beweging, of laat het opgehangen aan het plafond, een muur of een tak met de wind spelen. Een kristalhelder ontspannend geluid zal u snel betoveren. Dit en een nieuwe manier van stemmen geeft het geluid nog meer diepte en rijkere boventonen.
Alle windorgeltjes hebben dezelfde afmetingen. De lengte is +/- 125 mm, de diameter +/- 65 mm. Het geluid van de Zaphir windorgeltjes is ook absoluut geweldig voor kinderen. Maar om veiligheidsredenen moeten ze niet worden gegeven in handen van kinderen jonger dan drie jaar oud.
De Zaphir windorgeltjes zijn vanaf nu verkrijgbaar in onze winkel.
le carillon ZAPHIR est un véritable instrument de musique. Chaque partie est assemblée à la main par des artisans qualifiés dans l'atelier Zaphir au pied des montagnes pyrénéennes, le tout dans le design original créé pour Shanti. Les dimensions de cet instrument corroborent les principes naturels des lois de l'équilibre liées au "nombre d'or" qui se révèlent fondamentales pour la qualité des ondes sonores.
Tous les carillons sont de la même taille. Cylindre: longeur +/- 125 mm, diamètre +/- 65 mm. Huit tiges sont soudées à l'argent dans une rondelle de métal fixée à la base d'une caisse de résonance cylindrique. Grâce à la précision de l'accordage, les harmoniques des cordes les plus courtes dominent graduellement et deviennent des notes fondamentales, formant ainsi une série sonore circulaire.
Son utilisation: Les différentes tonalités avec chacune leur timbre spécifique, combinées avec leur design coloré, permettent d'associer les fréquences naturelles des saisons, des éléments et des chakra's. Elles sont souvent utilisées au travers de thérapies sonores pour la relaxation ou le bien-être ... Malgré l'effet magique du carillon sur les bébés et les enfants, ce n'est pas un jouet, le tenir hors de portée des plus-petits...
Balancez doucement le carillon en le maintenant par son cordon ... A l'extérieur, le placer à l'abri de la pluie... Une brise légère suffira à vous surprendre sur une mélodie inattendue...
Les carillons Zaphir sont maintenant disponibles à notre magasin.
The ZAPHIR windchime is an authentic musical instrument. Each part is being hand made by dedicated craftsman in the Zaphir workshop in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the original design that was created for the Shantis. Eight rods of different length are welded with silver into a metal plate at the base of the resonance tube. Through precise tuning of the different tonal ranges - following the natural principles of the law of equilibrium, called "the Golden Ratio" - the harmonic progression of tones switching into overtones gets into a circular flow.
All Zaphir chimes have the same dimensions. Cylindre: Length +/-125 mm, diameter +/- 65mm.
Use: The different tunings and specific timbres of the Zaphir chimes, combined with their coloured design, may join the natural frequencies of seasons, the elements, or chakras, and are often used in sound therapies, for relaxation or healing. Allthough the sound has a wonderful effect on babies and children, the chime is not a toy. Hold the instrument by the upper cord and move it gently. Outside, sheltered from rain a light breeze will stirr an unexpected melody... . All chimes are the same size: cylindrical, height +/-12,5 cm, width +/- 6,5 cm, weight 155 gr. Zaphir chimes come in several tunings, each with its specific magic timbre, and in seven basic colours with a choice of different shades.
The Zaphir wind chimes are now available in our shop.
De lente, het ontwaken, helder en fonkelend.
Le printemps, à l'éveil de la nature, des plantes et des animaux. Le son est clair et éclatant comme les étoiles.
Springtime, the awakening, clear & sparkling.
Sol Si Ré Sol La Si Ré La (G B D G A B D A)
Sunray (= Shanti #3 "Zonnedans - Sundance")
Stralende zomer, viering.
La chaleur d'un été rayonnent. Il fait penser à des fêtes, à la célébration de la vie.
Radiant summer sound, celebration.
La Do# Sol# Si Do# Mi Sol# Mi (A C# G# B C# E G# E)
Kleurrijke herfst, overvloed.
L'automne avec tout ses magnifiques couleurs et sa chaleur apaisante. Il peut éveiller des pensées d'abondance et de confiance.
Colorful autumn, abundance.
De beschikbare kleuren en hun nuances ... les couleurs disponibles ... the basic colours with a choice of different shades ...
Op basis van zijn 21 jaar ervaring en succes heeft Kabir, de mede-uitvinder van de legendarische Shanti windchimes, een nieuwe windgong ontworpen, met andere materialen, een nieuw design en neiuwe melodieën.
De 'Koshi' windgong is een echt muziekinstrument, een originele creatie van hoge kwaliteit. Elke Koshi chime is handgemaakt aan de voet van de Pyreneën en is het resultaat van nauwgezet vakmanschap. Acht staafjes zijn met zilver aan een metalen plaat gelast aan de onderkant van de resonantie buis. Nauwkeurig afgestemd ontstaat een spel van heldere, boventoonrijke tonen. De boventonen van de kortere staafjes gaan geleidelijk aan overheersen en worden zo de grondtoon. Koshi wind chimes zijn verkrijgbaar in vier melodieën (Terra, Aqua, Aria & Ignis). Iedere chime heeft een specifieke magische klankkleur en kan samen met de andere types bespeeld worden. De klankbuis bestaat uit bamboefineer en is behandeld met natuurlijke olie. Breng de gong voorzichtig aan zijn touwtje in beweging, of laat het opgehangen aan het plafond, een muur of een tak met de wind spelen. Een kristalhelder ontspannend geluid zal u snel betoveren.
Bamboe fineer is veel sterker dan natuurlijk bamboe. Een echte "resonantiebuis" met hoge akoestische eigenschappen wordt gemaakt met dunne laagjes bamboe. Dit en een nieuwe manier van stemmen geeft het geluid nog meer diepte en rijkere boventonen. De diameter van de buis is 6,3 cm en de lengte 16,5 cm, 4cm langer dan de voormalige Shantis. De Koshi kan vermoedelijk buitenshuis gebruikt worden. Net als alle houten voorwerpen, moeten ze dan regelmatig worden behandeld met een beschermende olie. Door gebrek aan langdurige tests, kan de fabrikant helaas het gebruik buitenshuis nog niet helemaal garanderen. Het geluid van de Koshi windorgeltjes is ook absoluut geweldig voor kinderen. Maar om veiligheidsredenen moeten ze niet worden gegeven in handen van kinderen jonger dan drie jaar oud.
De Koshi windorgeltjes zijn vanaf nu verkrijgbaar in onze winkel.
Sur la base de 21 ans d’expérience et de succès, Kabir, l’inventeur des carillons Shanti, a développé un nouveau carillon, avec d’autres matériaux, un nouveau design et de nouvelles mélodies.
Le carillon ‘Koshi’, véritable instrument musical, est une création originale de haute qualité. Fabriqué au pied des montagnes pyrénéennes, chaque carillon est le fruit d'une technique artisanale raffinée. Huit cordes sont soudées à l’argent dans une rondelle de métal fixée à la base d’une caisse de résonance cylindrique. L’accord précis crée un jeu de tons riche en harmoniques. Les harmoniques des cordes les plus courtes dominent graduellement et deviennent des notes fondamentales, formant ainsi une série sonore circulaire. Le carillon Koshi est disponible en quatre accords (Terra, Aqua, Aria & Ignis). Chacun a son propre timbre magique et peut être joué harmonieusement avec tous les autres. Le tube est constitué de placage de bambou traité avec de l’huile naturelle. Balancez doucement le carillon en le maintenant par son cordon: le son cristallin et relaxant vous enchantera. Suspendu, il jouera avec le vent et vous emmènera au loin sur une mélodie inattendue.
Du placage de bambou a été utilisé parce que celui-ci est plus solide que le bambou naturel. Un véritable "tube de résonance", d’une haute qualité acoustique, est fabriqué avec des fines couches de bambou. Cela, et une nouvelle technique d’accordage, donne au son plus de profondeur et enrichit les harmoniques. Le diamètre du tube est de 6,3 cm et la longueur est de 16,5 cm, 4 cm de plus que les anciens Shantis. Les carillons Koshi devraient bien durer en extérieur. Cependant, comme avec tous les objets en bois, ils doivent être traités avec une huile protectrice. Je dois admettre que pour l’instant je ne peux vous donner aucune garantie, n’ayant pas assez de recul dans le temps. Le son des carillons est absolument merveilleux pour des enfants. Mais pour des raisons de sécurité, ils devraient être mis hors de la portée des enfants de moins de trois ans.
Les carillons Koshi sont maintenant disponibles à notre magasin.
Based on 21 years of experience and success, Kabir, the inventor of the world renowned Shanti chimes, has developed a new chime, with different materials, a new design and new melodies.
The ‘Koshi’ chime is an authentic musical instrument, an original creation of high quality. Hand made at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains, each chime is the result of meticulous craftsmanship. Eight chords are welded with silver into the metal plate at the base of the resonance tube. Precise tuning creates a play of clear tones that is rich in overtones. The overtones of the shorter chords gradually dominate and become fundamentals, thus forming a circular tone range. Koshi chimes come in four tunings (Terra, Aqua, Aria & Ignis). Each has a specific magic timbre and can be played harmoniously with all others. The tube, made in our workshop, consists of bamboo veneer treated with natural oil. Move the chime gently holding it by its cord: the crystalline, relaxing sound may leave you in quiet wonder. Outside, as it plays with the wind it will carry you away on an unexpected melody.
I have used bamboo veneer as it is much stronger than the natural bamboo. A true “resonance tube” of a high acoustic quality is made with thin layers of bamboo. This and a new tuning technique that I developed give the sound even more depth and enrich the harmonics. The diameter of the tube is 6,3 cm and the height is 16,5 cm., 4cm longer than the former Shantis. The Koshi chimes should be good for outdoors use. However, like all wooden objects, they must be regularly treated with a protective oil. I have to admit that for now, without time experience I can’t yet give any guarantee. The sound of the chimes is most wonderful for children. But for security reasons they should not be given in hands of children under three years old.
The Koshi wind chimes are now available in our shop.
KOSHI SOUND SAMPLES
Terra
Aqua
Aria
Ignis
listen to the 4 Koshis in sequence
Advanced, High-grade hard woods, with graceful
and elegant texture, and without deformation. High-quality special
alloy tubing, professional musically tuned, with precise and pure
notes. Unique and delicate design, with musical stories, supplying
you a vivid description. Completed handcraft. All tubes are precise
tuned and anodized which totally protects them from weathering.
The wood accents are made of weather resistant hard woods which
come from USA and Canada, and stained with three coats penetrating
oil stain for exterior use.
Hanging your Amwell Musical Wind Chime in the
open garden, let the wind to act as a command, then every tube
will be the player, what they composed just like an orchestra
are playing. The sounds come from the chimes even make you feel
that is a group of angels are singing blessing accompany with
the wind. You will find that Amwell Wind Chime is so accord with
our living surrounding, with her strong inspiration. You can choose
her as a lovely instrument or home decoration. Every time when
you enjoy these wind chimes, we believe that her different vivid
sounds will give you a different experience.
IDA - 12 staafjes, 7 x 52cm This 12 note Ida rings with a brisk, elegant tone
SALOME - 6 buizen, 10 x 70cm Tuned low-key notes create a peaceful soothing tone
MAUDE - 8 buizen, 15 x 87cm Tuned to produce a clear, melodious and dynamic sound
HOWARD - 6 buizen, 15 x 87cm Listen to the simple natural tones of Howard
MAVIS - 8 buizen, 17 x 97cm The clear and melodious sound of a singing bird
SIONONA - 8 buizen, 17 x 97cm Fresh and brilliant notes, seeped with idyllic feeling, can you
hear the sounds of rain
OLGA - 8 buizen, 20 x 120 cm C# minor - listen to the melodious sounds of Olga in an open garden
GLASS - 6 staafjes van glas 60cm The elegant glass wands construction. The sound is clear &
melodious, quite similar to strew the silver plate with pearls
WINDCHIMES VOOR BUITEN - WINDCHIMES FOR OUTDOORS - CARILLONS POUR L'EXTERIEUR
Deze fantastische windchimes creeëren een magisch sfeertje, doordat ze lange tijd blijven naklinken en hun klank met momenten aanzwelt en dan terug wegebt. De wind blaast op de windschijf en doet zo de klopper tegen de klankstaven slaan. Tegelijkertijd brengt de wind één of meerdere horizontale resonatoren in beweging. Die heen- en weergaande beweging doet een zacht golvend ritme ontstaan waardoor de klank luider en dan weer stiller wordt.
Klankstaven, resonatoren en windschijf zijn vervaardigd uit koper. De ophangbeugel is uit ijzer. De metaaloppervlakten zijn onbehandeld. Hierdoor kunnen er mooie kleurschakeringen ontstaan wanneer de chime buiten wordt gehangen en onderhevig wordt aan de verschillende weersomstandigheden. De klank wordt hierdoor evenwel niet beïnvloed! Deze windchimes bestaan in verschillende toonhoogten en afmetingen.
luister naar enkele windchimes
ELFENKLOKJES- ELFENHUISJES
Elfenhuisjes: Een driehoekvormig bronzen plaatje wordt voor een resonantiekastje gehangen, dat vervaardigd is uit hooggebrande Keramiek. Wanneer de wind nu het metalen plaatje en de holle kleivorm in beweging zet, ontstaat een kristalheldere, warme klank.
Het Elfenhuisje komt het best tot zijn recht, wanneer je 'm in een boom hangt.
luister naar enkele elfenhuisjes
Elfenklokjes: Twee driehoekvormig bronzen plaatjes - het ene een octaaf hoger gestemd dan het andere - zijn zodanig opgehangen, dat de wind ze tegen mekaar aan slaat. Hierdoor ontstaan fijne, hoge, magische klanken.
If
you pound the end of the aluminum tube a long and clear buzzing
sound is created which can be modified to a vibrato or "wahwah"
sound by regulating the opening of the hole in the tube. While you
play it open and close the sound hole with your thumb. With mallet.
KU-0 mini, Ø 3cm, length 18cm, pitch b´ - This small
kutu wapa is great for little hands and sound amazingly full
and loud.
De Tibetaanse Manjira deze is mooier dan de Indische
versie. Oorspronkelijk werden ze als paar gebruikt. In Europa echter
worden ze veelal gebruikt in meditaties, als tijdaanduiding. Hun
hoge, heldere toon is hier uitermate voor geschikt.
Ornamental cymbal-bell with stone
clapper on a leather string.
Bright enduring sound rich in overtones.
India, with its wonderful tradition of different dances, is the
source of these belly dance bells. Rows of bells are sewn onto fine
velvet or cotton. Especially suitable to accompany drumming.
"On a practical level
the sound of the Gong has been found to be essential in the removal
of stress, the invigoration of the creative and imaginative faculties
and the ability to adjust to changing times in our modern world. On
a more mythical level, the gong1s universal power is unsurpassed in
the spiritual upliftment of the mind. Come and receive angelic guidance
and protection, regain the creative and intuitive faculties you had
in previous incarnations. Use the sound to invigorate your vital force
and experience the deepest meditative states of timelessness and bliss."
For centuries the Wuhan Province in China has been
producing Chinese TamTams (black-gold-black) and Feng Gongs (gold
only). The instrument is commonly used in traditional operas, folk
music and in ancient rituals. We personally sort through thousands
of gongs to choose the best quality.
Tam-tam
Tam-tam gong
(Tamtam gong) "Tam-Tams
Gongs are built with a thinner center and a thick edge were the metal
is folded back. This design focuses the vibration in the center while
the outer edge holds the tone until all the overtones are faded and
only the tremble of the deepest foundation tone is audible. Many people
experience being calmed and focused by the Tam-Tams and inspired to
meditate. The bronze used to make the Tam-Tams is mixed with a secret
mixture of many metals. The mixture of the dross with the metal causes
the black color. Polishing away the dross from an area makes it gold.
While the gongs are polished the metal is hardened through hammering
and the center is slightly domed. Includes a beater."
Vervaardigd in China. 1ste klasse, beste kwaliteit.
Tamtams bieden een breed spectrum van overtonen, de trilling is geconcentreerd
in het midden, de klank gaat naar binnen.
Feng gong
Feng gong (Feng-Luo, Wind gong) "Feng-Gongs are also called Sun-Gongs. They have the same
metal thickness throughout. When played, the entire gong responds
with a wide range of overtones, which fade faster than on a Tam-Tam.
However, they react faster, more powerfully and are more expressive.
And it is said that some monks from Asian temples had the ability
to match their voice to the frequency of the gong, bringing the gong
into resonance from a distance of several hundreds of feet. Includes
a beater"
Vervaardigd in China. 1ste klasse,
beste kwaliteit. Feng gongs zijn platte schijven, de trilling is explosief
en de klank gaat naar buiten. Inclusief klopper.
Bali gong
Thai gong "This kind of gong is found in Southeast Asia
from Thailand to Bali. The dross has not been removed with this gong
and therefore the gong is black. The center is raised to a 'nipple'
and the rim is thickened. The sound is incredible and the nipple concentrates
the vibration to a clear and overtone-free tune. Comes with mallet."
Thai-gongs zijn gongs met een bolle
uitstulping in het midden. 1ste klasse, beste kwaliteit.
Heng-Luo
Heng-Luo
Heng-Luo Gongs have a strong rim and are brass gold because the dross
is completely removed. The Gong has a strong long-lasting sustain
which ends softly. Comes with a mallet.
Gong set C-Pentatonic
Gong set (Vietnam)
Perfectly tuned gong set consists of 6 Vietnamese gongs (22-32cm) in a C-pentatonic tuning (C, G, A, G, A, C).
This set comes with mallets and a bag (without stand)
The Gong
is the spirit song.
It is the primal whisper of the soul.
Its sound is the echo of the Original Word that created the world,
The sound within all sounds.
Listen with outer and inner ears.
Feel its pulsations and let
the millions of vibrations danc
and flow through your senses.
Alle gongs die wij in onze winkel
te koop aanbieden, zijn door ons persoonlijk uitgekozen en op klankkwaliteit
geselecteerd.
KLANKPLAAT
- SOUNDPLATE - NO LONGER AVAILABLE - NIET LANGER BESCHIKBAAR
klik voor
grote afbeelding
De "Soundplate"
is een koperen plaat die boven een houten klankkast is opgehangen. Het
geheel is gestemd in "A" en geeft een zeer krachtige klank.
Je kan ze omschrijven als een menging van gong en klankschaal. De kracht
van de gong met het gebruiksgemak van een klankschaal.
HANG
- HANDSTEELDRUM - NO LONGER AVAILABLE - NIET LANGER BESCHIKBAAR
listen to the hang
Na 5
jaar lang dit uitzonderlijk instrument te hebben geproduceerd, is de
fabricatie van de Hang in april 2006 stopgezet, officiëel vanwege
het overweldigend succes en de hoge druk. Ondanks herhaalde pogingen,
o.a. van onszelf, zijn er geen Hangs meer te verkrijgen. Wie zich de
voorbije jaren een Hang heeft aangeschaft, heeft dus een uniek instrument
in huis. Het enig alternatief is een HAPI of een steeldrum.
NIET
LANGER LEVERBAAR !!! - NO LONGER AVAILABLE !!!
The caisa is an instrument made of steel and wood. The steel section resembling the top of a steelpan and the wooden base section resembling a horn like stand. The steel and wood are held together with a stretchy rope material; there is no direct contact between the steel and the wood. Sound is emitted from the gap between the steel and the wood and not from the horn at the base. The tone areas are hammered by hand and are usually in a pentatonic scale. Having between ten and twelve notes depending on the individual tuning. The central (or one of the central) notes is much deeper.
The instrument can be played either on the lap with the horn held between the legs or can be stood on its wooden base. The caisa is played with the hands in a similar way to the Hang, however it sounds more like a Meditation Pan. Visually from the side the instrument resembles a mushroom.
The caisa is made in Germany.
soon available again - binnenkort terug beschikbaar !!!
HAPI Drum - What is it? - Introducing the HAPI (Hand Activated Percussion Instrument)
Can anyone play a HAPI? Sure! Anyone who wants an easy to play intuitive instrument can play one. You don't need a musical background to enjoy it. The HAPI Drum is ideal for jamming and playing percussive beats. The drum head layout makes it easy to jump right into grooving rhythms. Enjoy creating a soothing harmonic journey with your HAPI. You will love being able to add a melodic component to your beats. An intuitive arrangement to the notes makes it easy to explore new musical horizons. The strong meditative tones are calming and great for relaxing anytime, or kick it up a notch and play hard and fast. And because of its compact design you can take it outside and enjoy it in nature. Your next camping trip will not be complete without a HAPI time around the campfire. The HAPI is just as comfortable outside in the park, as it is in the music studio. The HAPI is played with the hands or with mallets.
How is the tone created?
The unique tone of the HAPI Drum is created by a tuned vibrating tongue of steel. The concept is similar to a wooden tongue drum. When a tongue is quickly and lightly struck with the finger or mallet, it vibrates creating sound waves. By changing the shape and length of the tongue, optimal vibration and perfect tone is achieved. By arranging the notes in our unique way each note when struck excites surrounding notes that are musically compatible with it. This adds to the harmonic spectrum of the tone. Rather than just one tone we can now create a spectrum of supporting sound for each note. The tone is similar to singing bowls or musical bells which create multiple harmonic overtones. The body of the drum acts as a resonating chamber adding depth to the note. We have carefully chosen an opening port in the bottom of the drum that serves three functions. The bottom hole allows the sound to escape and increases the volume. It releases the tone from the body so that the notes do not overlap each other too much. This is especially desirable for faster playing. It allows the player to open or close the port with their lap and chose different resonance levels for a different effect. We have added additional dampening of the notes and drum body to keep the drum from becoming discordant and “ringy”. Our breakthrough proprietary technique built into each drum provides excellent resonance while supplying the correct amount of dampening.
Why is it unique?
We have created some unique design parameters that make the best possible steel tongue percussion drum. Our Patent Pending note layout adds harmonic tones to each note when played. This creates a more complex and musical tone to each note. By placing low notes next to the appropriate higher note we can achieve multiple harmonics. Their vibrations create desirable overtones which compliment the timbre of the tone. We use a compact drum body that easily fits in your lap. The head is 12 inches across allowing for easy reach to all of the notes. A true rectangular shape rather than the usual “Tongue” shape of a note produces a clearer sound. By using an ideal height to width ratio for different notes we have been able to improve the amplitude of the note and create better balance. Tone accuracy is of the utmost importance. Each note is carefully hand tuned using a strobe tuner for complete control of the tuning process. The nature of the vibrating tongue allows for note stability which makes retuning unnecessary. This means each HAPI is a stable and reliable instrument.
How is it played?
We recommend playing the HAPI with the pads of your fingers. A wide range of sounds can be created with different techniques. Playing by hand connects you with the drum in the way that traditional drums are enjoyed. A minimal amount of force creates a big sound on our drums. We also supply each drum with mallets designed to bring out the pure sound of each note. Our mallets eliminate “head slap” creating a very clear tone. The arrangement of the notes make going up and down the scale very easy. Also one hand can reach two or three notes simultaneously for chord playing.
What keys are available?
The HAPI Drums are available in the E or D scale with 8 notes. We use a Pentatonic scale so that players without a musical background can play any note combination and still produce a beautiful sound. You can choose from the Major or Minor scale for each drum.
The "HAPI Vibe" is in the Major Scale which produces a happy carefree sound and is suitable for playing with all sorts of instruments. The "HAPI Meditator" is in the Minor Scale which produces a soulful introspective sound, but like the major scales, they can be played in a variety of styles, from melancholy to very lively. It is ideally suited for playing with Native American Flute. The HAPI Integral Scale is a rich sounding hexatonic scale. It was pioneered by PanArt for the Integral HANG Drum and produces a mellow flowing sound.
D Minor pentatonic
D3.F3.G3.A3.C4.D4.F4.A4
D Major pentatonic
D3.E3.F#3.A3.B3.D4.E4.F#4
E Minor pentatonic
E3.G3.A3.B3.D4.E4.G4.A4
E Major pentatonic
E3.F#3.G#3.B3.C#4.E4.F#4.G#4
D Integral
D3.E3.F3.A3.Bb3.C4.D4.E4
E Integral
E3.F#3.G3.B3.C4.D4.E4.F#4
Is the HAPI Drum an easy instrument to play? Do I need to be a musician to play it ?
The HAPI Drum is one of the easiest instruments to play ever!
One of the beauties of the Hapi, is that players of ALL levels can start making great sounding rhythms or ambient and freeform sound textures right away. The Hapi Drum is also a great instrument for younger kids and kids at heart of all ages, as they can just explore it intuitively without having to know anything about formal music theory.
Our standard note layouts use pentatonic scales, meaning that there are NO wrong notes to be misplayed! Each note on the Hapi can be played in ANY order and it will sound musical. This intuitive exploration is also great for non-musicians of all ages, and of course, even skilled musicians will want to explore freeform play, as it is a wonderful way to relax and also can provide sources of unexpected inspiration.
Advanced forms of playing are as endless as your imagination. Experienced hand drummers, other musicians and non-musicians can incorporate all sorts of techniques into their playing, ranging from percussive effects, to chords, muting notes, natural wah-wah echo type effects, short or long sustaining notes, and beyond. So whether you are a musician or not, you'll be making music in no time, as the Hapi Drum was created and designed in a fashion that makes it sound great no matter what your playing level is, or who is playing it.
What is the best way to play the HAPI ?
We recommend playing the HAPI with the pads of your fingers. A wide range of sounds can be created with different techniques. Playing by hand connects you with the drum in the way that traditional drums are enjoyed. A minimal amount of force creates a big sound on our drums. We also supply each drum with mallets designed to bring out the pure sound of each note. Our mallets are custom made just for the Hapi, and eliminate “head slap” creating a very clear tone. The arrangement of the notes make going up and down the scale very easy. Also one hand can reach two or three notes simultaneously for chord playing. The side of the of the thumbs (middle knuckle) are also great to play the Hapi, and produce a very clear tone as well. All it takes is a quick turn of the wrist to get the side of the thumb knuckle to tap a note. You can be playing notes near the top of the Hapi with your finger pads, and with a quick flick of the wrist, also play the notes that are closest to you, without moving you hand position.
Playing the Hapi Drum with it resting directly on a table or other hard surface, especially a wooden surface, will cause the Hapi to not sound very good. Since the resonating chamber of the Hapi also vibrates when it is played, the energy of the vibrations will be transferred into the playing surface, and the notes will be very short and you may hear some buzzing as well. Objects on the table and the surface itself may also vibrate from the energy transfer. To remedy this, simply place the Hapi Drum on a towel or other soft material before placing it on a table. If you are sitting on the floor and not playing the Hapi on your lap, it will also sound very good played on a carpet.
If you are playing seated or on the floor, and the surface below you is not sound reflective, or if you just want to pump up the volume a bit coming from the top of the Hapi Drum, you can place the Hapi so that the bottom Sound Port is fully or partially covered by your thigh, and you will notice a volume increase in the upward direction. You can also place the Hapi a bit sideways on you lap, and "cover and uncover" the bottom sound port with your hand to get wah-wah type echo and vibrato effects.
Experiment and have fun, you can mute a note or touch one of the vibrating steel tongues to stop a ringing tone, tap other areas for percussive effects, etc. Once you get the basics, just play freely and you'll discover new playing techniques and sounds, and you'll find your own way with the Hapi, and all it has to offer.
What is the HAPI Drum's impact on the environment? Is it earth-friendly? The Hapi Drum is an earth and Eco-friendly product, made almost entirely from recycled steel. Our Mallets are made from natural fibers. The durable coating that we use on the outside (and inside) of your Hapi Drum leaves no waste and emits ZERO VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and contains no harmful solvents to be released into the air like common spray and liquid paints do. Any of the coating that is left over gets recycled again to help coat the next Hapi Drum.
What does each HAPI drum include?
Each Drum comes with a pair of mallets and a carry bag.
HAPI "UFO" DRUM
After the successful launch of the original HAPI drum, work began on a larger steel tongue drum with more notes and sonic capabilities. It all started with designing a new mold that would provide more surface area for notes while barely increasing the weight. Once the mold was finished, the experimentation process took about a year with different note layouts and scale arrangements. The patent pending note layout is a fine tuned arrangement so that the best harmonics, ease of play, and sound are all realized together. We think you will agree that the sound is out of this world! Enter the HAPI UFO (unique frequency orb) Drum.
The HAPI UFO drum has 11 notes and is in the C Major Scale: D3, E3, F3, G3, A3, B3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4. There are nine Pentatonic Scales in this single drum. They are C Major, D Minor, D Pygmy, E Minor, F Major, G Major, A Minor, A Akebono, A Pygmy. It also has one Hexatonic Scale, A Integral. The center note of C4 ties all the other notes together. The top shell of the drum is tuned to a higher harmonic support of C5. This helps unite the notes into a chorus of beautiful sound. C Major is one of the most commonly used key signatures in music. The white keys on the piano correspond to C Major, its relative minor is A Minor. C Major is often thought of as the most straight forward key owing to its lack of flats and sharps. Made from specially selected musical steel using our custom molded shape. It is 15" wide by 8" tall and weighs only 12.75 pounds. It is easy to play with infinite musical possibilities. With the isolating rubber feet located on the bottom of the drum you can set it on any surface to play. Each UFO comes with a pair of mallets that are specifically handmade for our drum. It also includes a handbook that has mallet, hand playing techniques, and practice exercises. You can enjoy playing the UFO with your hands or the included mallets.
HAPI "SLIM" DRUM
We have taken our Original HAPI Drum and put it on a diet! The new HAPI Slim weighs in at only 3 kg. The height has also been reduced to 15 cm tall and it's still a popular 30 cm wide. This makes the SLIM our most portable and easy to carry drum. You won't think twice about taking your drum with you. It looks sleek and you can even grab it with one hand. Surprisingly for its smaller size it has a powerful and full bodied sound. It may have lost some weight but there's no compromise on tone. The Slim comes in a variety of new scale choices and is only available in black which goes with everything.
Our HAPI drums are ideal for jamming and playing percussive beats. The note layout makes it easy to jump right into grooving rhythms. An intuitive arrangement to the notes allows a carefree exploration of new musical horizons. The strong meditative tones are calming and great for relaxing anytime. The unique tone of the HAPI drum is created by a tuned vibrating tongue of steel. The concept is similar to a wooden tongue drum. When a tongue is quickly and lightly struck with the finger or mallet it vibrates creating sound waves. By changing the shape and length of the tongue optimal vibration and perfect tone is achieved. By arranging the notes in our unique way each note when struck excites surrounding notes that are musically compatible with it. This adds to the harmonic spectrum of the tone. Rather than just one tone we can now create a spectrum of supporting sound for each note. The tone is similar to singing bowls or musical bells which create multiple harmonic overtones. The body of the drum acts as a resonating chamber adding depth to the note.
A minimal amount of force creates a big sound on our drums. We also supply each drum with mallets designed to bring out the pure sound of each note. The arrangement of the notes make going up and down the scale very easy. Also one hand can reach two or three notes simultaneously for chord playing. With the isolating rubber feet located on the bottom of the drum you can set it on any surface to play.
We have created unique design parameters that make our HAPI Slim the best possible steel tongue percussion drum. Our Patented (D620,041S) note layout adds harmonic tones to each note when played. This creates a more complex and musical tone to each note. By placing low notes next to the appropriate higher notes we achieve multiple harmonics. Their vibrations create desirable overtones which compliment the timbre of the tone. We use a compact drum body that easily fits in your lap. The head is 12 inches across allowing for easy reach to all of the notes. A true rectangular shape rather than the usual “tongue” shape of a note produces a clearer sound. By using an ideal height to width ratio for different notes we have been able to improve the amplitude of the note and create better balance. Tone accuracy is of the utmost importance. Each note is carefully hand tuned using a strobe tuner for complete control of the tuning process. Special treatments to our steel allow for note stability. This means each HAPI is a durable and reliable instrument.
The HAPI Slim drum weighs 7 lbs. and the dimensions are 12" across by 6" high. Each Drum comes with a pair of mallets that are specifically handmade for our drum. It also includes a handbook that outlines playing techniques. The handbook has mallet and hand playing techniques, as well as practice exercises.
C Major Pentatonic. This is the highest drum scale we offer. It ranges from C4 (middle C) to E5. C Major is a very popular musical scale. It has no flats or sharps. It is also known as a "natural" scale. This drum sounds great with the HAPI Slim A Minor, G Major, or F Major scales. It also pairs up with our HAPI Original drum in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. And, of course, it sounds wonderful with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C Major scale. This HAPI Slim is an octave higher than the HAPI UFO drum.
A Minor Pentatonic. A widely used musical scale. A Minor is the relative Minor of C Major and known as a "natural" Minor. Sounds great with Native American flutes in A. This drum will sound good with the HAPI Slim C Major, G Major, or F Major scales. It also pairs up great with our HAPI Original drum in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. And it works well with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C Major scale.
A Major Pentatonic. A heavenly uplifting scale that sounds great with F Sharp Native American flute and with the HAPI Slim F Sharp minor scale.
G Minor Pentatonic. A very moving scale. Mozart considered it most suitable for expressing sadness and adversity. Sounds amazing with Native American flute in G.
G Major Pentatonic. Known as the "people's key" it is one of the most popular keys in classical and modern music. This scale is great with guitar because all of a guitars 6 strings can be played open in G. The banjo is also usually tuned to G. This drum will sound good with the HAPI Slim C Major, A Minor, or F Major scales. It also pairs up with our HAPI Original drum in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. You can also enjoy playing this with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C Major scale.
F# Minor Pentatonic. This is a soulful and introspective scale. Native American flute lovers will enjoy it as F Sharp is the most popular scale in Native American flute recordings. Sounds good with the A Major HAPI Slim.
F Major Pentatonic. A carefree and happy sounding scale. This drum will sound good with the HAPI Slim C Major, A Minor, or G Major scales. It also pairs up with our HAPI Original drum in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. It works great with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C Major scale.
UK - Improvisation is something everyone can experience with our classical pentatonic steeldrum. You can wander over the sound areas with the mallets and melodies begin to form. They can be repeated or changed as you journey on. Intonation from the right to the left.
NL - Improvisatie is iets wat iedereen kan ervaren met deze Meditation Steel Drum. Je kan over de tonen wandelen en plots beginnen zich melodieën te vormen. Je kan ze herhalen of nieuwe melodieën vormen tijdens je klankwandeling. Kom dit instrument ervaren. Je weet niet wat je overkomt!
"When I play the steel drum, I always am drawn quickly into her circle. Together with the tones, I spin like a dervish, without getting dizzy. The melody carries me away to a caravan, and I dream of long forgotten realities. The thinking stops and existence begins." Ingo Boehme, Marburg
Kid-Drum and Sopranino
SK-P Steel Drum Kid pentatonic F maj 8 tones -
f'-a'', Ø 17 inch, incl. wooden desk stand & mallets
SS-P7 Steel Drum Sopranino open tuning 7 tones -
c',e',g',a',b',d'',e'', Ø 17 inch, incl. wooden desk stand & mallets
SS-P Steel Drum Sopranino pentatonic C maj 9 tones -
c'-g'', Ø 17 inch, incl. wooden desk stand & mallets
SS-12 Steel Drum Sopranino diatonic F maj 12 tones -
d'-a'', Ø 17 inch, incl. wooden desk stand & mallets
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Meditation Steeldrums
SM-P Steel Drum Meditation pentatonic F maj 9 tones -
f-c'', Ø 58cm, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets - click here for layout
SM-M Steel Drum Meditation pentatonic f min 9 tones -
f-c'', Ø 58cm, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets - click here for layout
SM-DM Steel Drum Meditation pentat. d min 9 tones -
d-a', Ø 58cm, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets
SM-AM Steel Drum Meditation diat. Ab maj 12 tones -
f-c'', Ø 61cm, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets
SM-C Steel Drum Meditation pentatonic C maj 9 tones -
c-g', Ø 58cm, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets
listen to the SM-M meditation pan
Pixi Pan
The basic system and the placement of the tones is the same with the Pixi-Pan up to the Bass-teacher-Pan so it is easy to move to a different size and apply the learned techniques. All kind of different teaching methods from Orff to the recorder scholl information can be applied. The Pixi-Pan and the Maxi-Pixi-Pan are an extension of the pentatonic Kid Drum and a step towards the Teacher-Pans. The Pixi-Pan is perfect for playing many children songs because of the small size and the scale. (d´, e´, g´, a´, h´, c´´, d´´, e´´) The next size, the Maxi-Pixi-Pan, enables a greater variety of songs. ( d´, e´, fis´, g´, a´, h´, d´´, e´´).
PP-33 Steel Drum Pixi Pan open tuning 8 tones -
d',e',g',a',b',c'',d'',e'', Ø 33cm, incl. wooden desk stand & mallets
PP-42 Steel Drum Pixi Pan diatonic G maj 9 tones -
d'-e'', Ø 17 inch, incl. wooden desk stand & mallets
Teacher Steeldrums
Teacher-Tenor ST-T is an exclusive model which completes the playing in three different pitches. It is one octave lower than the student instrument--the perfect Teacher-pan for music lessons.
ST-S Steel Drum Teacher Sopran diatonic C maj 12 + 3 tones -
c'-g'' + f#',bb',f#'', Ø 18 inch, incl. wooden desk stand & mallets
ST-A Steel Drum Teacher Alt diatonic F maj 11 + 2 tones -
f-bb' + b,eb', Ø 23 inch, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets
ST-T Steel Drum Teacher Tenor diatonic C maj 10 + 2 tones -
c-e' + f#,bb, Ø 26.5 inch, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets
Professional Steeldrums
ST-19 Steel Drum Professional 19 diatonic C maj 15 + 4 tones -
c'-h'' + f#',bb',f#'',bb'', Ø 23 inch, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets
ST-32 Steel Drum Professional 32 chromatic 32 tones -
c'-g''' Ø 24 inch, incl. adjustable metal stand & mallets
A. Beech Wood Room Stand Extravagant and elegant Japanese design. Very stable construction
with two angles and one long cross beam to stabilize each bar. An
additional bar makes it possible to hang a second gong underneath
the first one. Can be used as a beautiful room divider, which shows
off your favorite gong perfectly. Ships as 12 separate pieces in one
box. Available for gongs from 70cm to 140cm diameter.
B. Metal Stand Professional stand made out of coated scratch resistant metal. This
stand is both practical and versatile. Different heights possible
from 48 to 60 with the exception of the SE-55 and the
ST-SE only from 32 - 44. Easy construction for simple
mounting. Stand bottom width 20, with hooks, packed in a box. Available for gongs from 55cm to 115cm diameter.
C. Beech Wood Floor Stand A practical and reliable birch wood stand. Japanese Design. It can be easily taken apart and put together again. Available for gongs from 35cm to 55cm diameter.
D. Rotan-Stand We developed this Indonesian style stand made of rattan. There is
a loop for the gong, and a birch wood foot to mount the smallest feng
gongs of 15, 20 and 25 cm. It is an inexpensive, lightweight timeless
design perfect for your coffee or dinner table. Separately packed
in a box.
Allerhande
kloppers
voor
klankschalen,
gongs,
trommels, ...
Deze kloppers zijn speciaal gemaakt om het diepe laag uit een klankschaal te halen.
Er zijn verschillende formaten, voor middelgrote, grote en extra grote schalen.
Deze handgemaakte kloppers halen alles uit de klankschaal wat er in zit, mits het goede gewicht klopper wordt gebruikt.
Als regel geldt: hoe meer gewicht de schaal heeft, hoe zwaarder de klopper moet zijn.
De bol van de klopper bestaat voor 95% uit recyclagemateriaal.
De stokken zijn van shishamwood, grenen of rotan.
Deze stokken zijn handgedraaid en afgewerkt met een meubelnagel.
Chalklin mallets
Chalklin mallets zijn topkwaliteit kloppers voor xylofoons, vibrafoons en marimba's, maar ze zijn tevens zeer geschikt voor klankschalen. Ze zijn vervaardigd uit de fijnste rotan stokjes met een omwonden wolgaren kop. Door de lichte buigzaamheid van de rotan, voelt een Chalklin mallet heel comfortabel aan tijdens het bespelen. Hardheden van de kop variëren van zacht, medium, ... tot medium-hard en hard, zodat ieder zijn gading kan terug vinden in dit mooie gamma.
Drum beaters
Hand made
Gong beater "Teddy Fur"
Top quality gong beaters
Beater heads with extra weight
Available from "diam. 10cm/250g/45cm long" to "diam. 13cm/1300g/55cm long"
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te bezorgen in een andere taal dan helemaal geen informatie te geven.
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