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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

 

KRISTALLEN KLANKSCHALEN

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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

listen to the Tube Chimes

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

 

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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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 e´ - This small kutu wapa is great for little hands and sound amazingly full and loud.
KU-1 small, Ø 4cm, length 28cm, pitch e´
KU-2 large, Ø 6,25cm, length 32cm, pitch c´

 

Pair of bronze finger cymbals, diameter 7 or 9 cm

 

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.

 

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.

Afmetingen: 40 x 40 x 24,5 cm

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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 !!!

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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.

NIET LANGER LEVERBAAR BIJ MERLYN, VANWEGE ONVOLDOENDE KWALITEIT!!!
NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH MERLYN, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT QUALITY!!!

 

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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.

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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

 

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

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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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Vele teksten en omschrijvingen zijn nog niet naar het nederlands vertaald en vindt u dus enkel in het engels terug. Wij zijn echter van mening dat het beter is u informatie te bezorgen in een andere taal dan helemaal geen informatie te geven. Wij werken continu aan de vertalingen, maar een degelijke vertaling is niet in een handomdraai gebeurd. Nogmaals onze excuses.