Our Crystal Singing bowls are made from pure powdered quartz crystals which are heated to several thousand degrees. The heating integrates the individual particles of the quartz powder and a bowl is formed. They are then individually tuned to a specific musical note. The size of the bowl affects the pitch: a small bowl produces a much higher pitched note than the note produced by a large bowl. In general higher pitches have an uplifting, cleansing effect whilst lower pitches tend to be more relaxing and grounding. We all respond differently to particular sounds, and so the effect on individuals of the same bowl can be quite different.

When two or more Crystal Bowls are sounded together, the sound waves emitted weave and mingle with each other to form beautiful flowing harmonics. These harmonics surround us and the vibrations will have different effects on different people depending what is happening in their lives. In therapy, the healing tones of the Quartz Crystal Bowls are mainly used to help re-balance and harmonise.

It is best for you and anyone in the proximity of the bowl if you don't play it for longer than 15 - 20 minutes at a stretch. A 15 minute break is recommended - this is to ensure that the energy field is not overloaded with energy and everyone has a chance to assimilate the changes. Players often forget that they are also receiving an energy treatment! Always have the highest intention in your mind at the outset of playing as the bowl becomes an extension of you while you play it.

You may request a bowl tuned to a particular chakra. Smaller crystal bowls have a high tone and octave. Larger ones have a deeper tone and lower octave.

First Chakra Root - Note C
Second Chakra Sacral - Note D
Third Chakra Navel - Note E
Fourth Heart - Note F
Fifth Throat- Note G
Sixth Third Eye - Note A
Seventh Crown - Note B

About notes: When you order any note bowl you may receive a flat or a sharp in that note.

CHAKRA TUNED FROSTED QUARTZ CRYSTAL BOWLS	CHAKRA TUNED OPTICALLY CLEAR CRYSTAL BOWLS	CHAKRA TUNED OPTICALLY CLEAR HEALING CRYSTAL BOWLS WITH HANDLE
Frosted bowls are the more traditional, and heavier, thicker bowls for deepest, strongest resonance.	Clear bowls are lighter weight, easier to hold or travel with.	All "Heaing Bowls with Handle" feature a special easy grip handle filled with colored gemstones.

How to play Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls
Place the bowl symmetrically on its rubber ring. This helps to keep the bowl steady without dampening the vibration. Run the suede stick around the outside (not inside) of the rim gently, evenly and with a firm pressure and the bowl will start to resonate. If you are producing jarring or rough tones you are moving the stick too quickly or using incorrect pressure against the rim. Excessive force or speed will produce unpleasant sounds and could damage a bowl even to the point of shattering. Never play a bowl so fast that the outer rim becomes blurred.

On rare occasions and not always for any apparent reason quartz bowls have been known to shatter while they are being played. All quartz bowls are susceptible to this. However there are steps that you can take to minimise the risk of it happening to you.

• Never play the bowl with excessive force
• Do not hit the bowl with the stick. Tap lightly if you need to.
• Carry it with your arms around it to protect it from walls and furniture.
• Keep your bowls a foot apart from each other when playing.
• Do not play a very large bowl in a very tiny room.
• Play on the outside of the rim and not on the inside. Playing on the inside appears to increase the stress placed on the bowl.
• Because shattering is a possibility never place your head in the bowl when it is resonating or place the bowl on top of someone when playing.

All our bowls are supplied with a ring and a playing stick.

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HISTORY & CONSTRUCTION

The harmonium was originally introduced to India as a mobile substitute for the organ by Christian missionaries. Because of its easy handling, it not only developed into a popular instrument of Indian folk and religious music but became firmly established as an accompanying instrument in classical North Indian Raga music. The harmonium is, in principle, an closed wooden box into which air is blown by means of manual bellows. Via a keyboard, small holes in this box are caused to open. Thus the compressed air can escape through them. The air is set vibrating by a small metal plate placed in the opening (the so-called reed) - the same mechanism of sound generation as the accordion.

PALOMA COMPACTINA D39-4

Paloma Compactina Paloma's Compactina D 39-4 is by far our smallest and lightest harmonium model - even without any folding mechanism it is only half as deep as the simplest standard harmoniums and nearly 2 kgs lighter! It can be carried under one arm and is easily stored away. All that is achieved just by intelligent construction, without the slightest compromise in the typical Paloma sound quality or playability. Its unique charm is further enriched by the attractive design and surface finishing: Instead of the usual glossy shellac polish all surfaces have been treated with wax in order to enhance the beauty of the natural wood veining. The focus on noble natural beauty is evident in the tasteful selection and composition of decorative elements as well. Assembly is done with utmost care for detail at a quality level way beyond common Indian standards. Paloma Compactina is ideal for demanding musicians in need of a light and compact high quality instrument with full tonal range, round warm sound and an exquisite visual appearance. Its 39 keys give a range of three octaves and two half notes. Each key is equiped with two reeds (D = double reeds) in middle and low octave to give a full, carrying sound. Due to the specific construction the two reeds can not be used separately, though, thus the Compactina does not have any register stops. The instrument has four built-in drone stops. Apart from that any desired drone can be produced easily by putting half clothe-pegs on top of the keys. The bellows are open to the top. They fold out an fill themselves automatically when unlocked. You just need to pull them towards yourself for playing - always against a little resistence, though. Size: height 28 cm, width 56 cm, depth 18 cm Weight (without wooden box): 6.9 kg

PALOMA is he international brand name for instruments from Haribhau Vishwanath. This manufacturer resides in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) and was established in 1925 as a small repair shop. In the past decades Haribhau Vishwanath has developed into one of India's leading harmonium makers. In addition they also produce some string and percussion instruments. Thanks to a good infrastructure and a long experience in the craft and in international shipping Haribhau is able to supply all common harmonium models at a constantly high level of workmanship. Furthermore Haribhau takes pride in coming up with new ideas and inventions like the harmonium Compactina and the wax treatment of instruments' surfaces. India Instruments has established a regular partnership with Haribhau in 2005. The harmoniums are not always tuned to Western a = 440 Hertz. In many cases they are set slightly higher to a = 442 Hertz. However, bigger variations up or down can occur as well. This can cause problems in playing together with Western instruments with fixed tuning (e.g. piano).

CONSTRUCTION

The shrutibox, also called surpeti, produces a powerful, carrying drone sound and is extremely easy to play. It is ideally suited for accompanying any kind of Indian music, voice work, modal improvisation or overtone singing, or Indian wind instruments, especially the bansuri (bamboo flute). Sound and tone production are similar to that of a harmonium or an accordion: metal reeds inside the instruments are caused to vibrate by compressed air passing by them. The air movement is controlled by two bellows on both sides of the instrument. One side carries 13 levers. Opening them allows the air to stream out from the inside and causes the reed underneath the lever to produce a note. The shrutibox covers a full octave of 13 chromatic half notes. That way you can freely choose a tonic that best suits your specific requirements. For a particularly rich and full sound it is advisable to add a fifth or a lower fourth to the tonic. Any other combination is possible as well, of course.

Its advantage over the harmonium is:

• small and hence much lighter
• the drone notes are fixed and hence less prone to mistakes especially by untrained players
• It costs less
• It's easy to transport
• It's easily tuneable
  

PLAYING TECHNIQUE

The shrutibox can be played with one hand either sitting or standing or even walking. First you have to open the side levers that lock the whole instrument. Then you open the levers for the desired notes - this side should be facing you. Now put your hand on top of the instrument and press the side without the levers towards yourself. The volume can be adjusted by varying the tempo and pressure applied to the bellows. When you loosen the pressure of your fingers the bellows will automatically unfold and you can press again to get a continuous sound. If you slip your hand through the handle on top of the instrument you can carry and play it at the same time with just one hand. Alternatively you can also put a strap through the handle and hang it around your neck.

MONOJ KUMAR SARDAR - SMALL

This shrutibox is ideal for people who look for a small and light instrument, e. g. for travelling. The bellows are relatively small, therefore you need a little practice and constant attention to keep the sound stable and even - especially when several levers are opened. The frame is made of massive wood and the sides are made of ply-wood. Including a carrying bag. Tonal range from c to c'. Size: 30 x 25 x 7 cm, Weight: 1,9 kg
MONOJ KUMAR SARDAR & BROTHERS is a large-scale manufacturer in the heart of Calcutta looking back on a rich tradition. The manager Monoj Kumar will get you every instrument that is manufactured in India - ranging from sitars, tanpuras and harmoniums to folk instruments and violins. Due to our co-operation with Monoj Kumar Sardar of several years, today we receive instruments that can compare with renowned brands any time because of their reliably high manufacturing and good tone quality.
Please click on an image to have a closer look. The pictures show samples of this model, but each individual instrument is unique in colour and ornamentation!

MONOJ KUMAR SARDAR - LARGE

A concert instrument with particularly large bellows and a full, carrying sound. Gentle movement of the bellows is enough to keep the sound stable, even with several levers opened. The frame is made of massive wood and the sides are made of ply-wood. Including a carry bag. Tonal range from c to c'. Size: 41 x 33 x 9 cm, Weight: 3,4 kg
MONOJ KUMAR SARDAR & BROTHERS is a large-scale manufacturer in the heart of Calcutta looking back on a rich tradition. The manager Monoj Kumar will get you every instrument that is manufactured in India - ranging from sitars, tanpuras and harmoniums to folk instruments and violins. Due to our co-operation with Monoj Kumar Sardar of several years, today we receive instruments that can compare with renowned brands any time because of their reliably high manufacturing and good tone quality.
Please click on an image to have a closer look. The pictures show samples of this model, but each individual instrument is unique in colour and ornamentation!

PALOMA - SMALL

A concert instrument with particularly large bellows and a full, carrying sound. Gentle movement of the bellows is enough to keep the sound stable, even with several levers opened. The frame is made of massive wood and the sides are made of ply-wood. Including a carry bag. Tonal range from c to c'. Size: 41 x 33 x 9 cm, Weight: 3,4 kg
PALOMA is the international brand name for instruments from Haribhau Vishwanath. This manufacturer resides in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) and was established in 1925 as a small repair shop. In the past decades Haribhau Vishwanath has developed into one of India's leading harmonium makers. In addition they also produce some string and percussion instruments. Thanks to a good infrastructure and a long experience in the craft and in international shipping Haribhau is able to supply all common harmonium models at a constantly high level of workmanship. Furthermore Haribhau takes pride in coming up with new ideas and inventions like the harmonium Compactina and the wax treatment of instruments' surfaces. The shrutiboxes are not always tuned to Western a = 440 Hertz. In many cases they are set slightly higher to a = 442 Hertz. However, bigger variations up or down can occur as well. This can cause problems in playing together with Western instruments with fixed tuning (e.g. piano).
Please click on an image to have a closer look. The pictures show samples of this model, but each individual instrument is unique in colour and ornamentation!

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Instrument history tellers from South Africa like to use. The kalimbas are also called a thumb piano, Mbira, or Sanza. The specialty is in the way different vibrations are created. KAL-9 has two holes in the bottom to create a vibrato. The KAL-SAN is the Stradivarius of the kalimbas with the magical over-tones. The KAL-SAN can be set in your lap and the player can move it up and down to create a variety of over-tones and vibrations. No matter which tune is played it will be a spherical sound, vibration waves and wonderful rhythms.

KALIMBAS WITH MASSIVE BODY:
	KAL-0 The Kalimba KAL-0 is ideal for those who do not want to be without an instrument wherever they may be. This is our smallest model and is fitted with five tines mounted on a solid mahogany block. The sound of the instrument can be amplified by laying it on or sticking it onto a tabletop or the skin of a drum. A bright and clear f-minor triad is produced by plucking the tines with the thumbs. As all the notes harmonize with each other, beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instrument. Measurements: 95 x 73 x 32mm NL: pocket-kalimba op massief blok, 5 noten, f-pentatonisch.
	KAL-70 The Kalimba KAL-70 is the ‘sister’ of the KAL-90 an is likewise a small and handy instrument with a solid resonance corpus of American cherrywood. The measurements of both instruments are the same but the tuning, number and breadth of the tines differ. Due to the deeper tones of the seven pentatonically-tuned tines, the vibrations are felt particularly strongly in the hands. For this reason, the KAL-70 is especially favored by therapists. The sound of the instrument can be amplified by laying it on or sticking it onto a tabletop or the skin of a drum. The tuning of the Kalimba KAL-70 is pentatonic C. The sounds produced are therefore always in harmony and so beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instrument. Measurements: 117 x 90 x 41mm NL: pocket-kalimba op massief blok in kerselaar, 7 noten, a-pentatonisch.
	KAL-90 The KAL-90, as we call it, is a small, handy kalimba with a solid resonance corpus of American cherrywood. It is the ‘sister’ of the KAL-70 model. The measurements of both instruments are the same but the tuning, number and breadth of the tines differ. The vibrations of the nine tines can be easily felt in the hands. The sound of the instrument can be amplified by laying it on or sticking it onto a tabletop or the skin of a drum. The tuning of the Kalimba KAL-90 is identical to that of the Sansula. It is in a-minor with additional tines tuned to B and F. As all the notes harmonise with each other, beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instrument. Measurements: 117 x 90 x 41mm NL: pocket-kalimba op massief blok in kerselaar, 9 noten, a-mineur-pentatonisch.

KALIMBA WITH RESONANCE BODY:
	KAL-9 (KALIMBA CLASSIC) It all began with the Kalimba Classic. At that time our only product was simply called ‘Kalimba’. Today, however, we offer a range of different versions and so we have renamed the original instrument ‘Kalimba Classic’. We have been producing this instrument for over 20 years. While the outward appearance has hardly changed, we have constantly worked on improving details. Like all our Kalimbas, the Classic can easily be played from the start. By plucking the tines with the thumbs, melodies can be composed immediately and creatively varied. The underside of the mahogany body has two finger holes which produce a vibrato effect when covered/uncovered. The nine-tone set of tines is tuned to an a-minor pentatonic scale. As all the notes harmonize with each other, beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instrument. Measurements: 178 x 149 x 63mm NL: classic-kalimba met twee resonantiegaten onderaan voor vibrato, 9 noten, a-pentatonisch.

KALIMBA-SANSULAS: The fairyteller instrument, that almost plays by itself. Traditionally coming from the Griots in Africa. The Sansula is a Kalimba on a drum skin. Its enchanting and wondrous minor-tuning has found thousands of enthusiasts worldwide. When you play it, resting on your lap, some spherical-effects can be made by lifting up and putting down the instrument on your lap.
	KAL-SAN (SANSULA BASIC) The Sansula belongs to the family of the Kalimba and can be played just as easily. The instrument, with its patented suspended mounting of the resonating block, is an innovation entirely of our own design. Since its launching in 2001, the Sansula has quickly become a best-seller and found thousands of friends at home and abroad. The special feature of the Sansula is its unbelievable sound. Whereby the clear and aesthetic design is most appealing. The oval frame of laminated beech wood is fitted with a membrane which, together with the resonating block, produces a prolonged, soft tone. Furthermore, an impressive ‘wah-wah’ effect can be produced by holding the instrument against the body, on the thigh or laying it on a table and then alternately raising and lowering it while playing. The tuning – in a-minor with additional tines pitched at B and F – allows wonderful melodies to be produced almost of their own accord, simply by plucking the tines with the thumbs. As all the notes harmonize with each other, beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instrument. Note: because of the delicate membrane, this Sansula Basic model is not suitable for small children. We offer the Sansula Deluxe and the Sansula Renaissance as a more robust alternative. Measurements: 198 x 155 x 67mm NL: Sansula, 9 noten, a-mineur-pentatonisch, een pocket-kalimba met een bijzonder mooie dubbele stemming, gemonteerd op een gespannen membraan met ovale resonantiekast, verschillende vibrato-effekten door de open onderkant, klinkt bijzonder warm.
	KAL-SADE (SANSULA DELUXE) The Sansula Deluxe is a further development of the Sansula Basic. In response to the wishes expressed by many customers, we have fitted it with a robust membrane of genuine goatskin and an adjustable tension device. These modifications greatly increase the range of possibilities of the instrument. The natural materials used make each of the Deluxe models supplied unique, characterized by an even richer and warmer sound while at the same time being more robust. Whereas the basic Sansula model is too delicate for use by small children, the Sansula Deluxe can be used in nurseries and music schools without fear of the instrument being easily damaged. The Sansula Deluxe must, however, be handled with the same reasonable care as all musical instruments. The tuning – a-minor with additional tines pitched at B and F – allows wonderful melodies to be produced almost of their own accord, simply by plucking the tines with the thumbs. As all the notes harmonize with each other, beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instrument. Measurements: 198 x 155 x 67mm NL: Sansula "Deluxe", 9 noten, a-mineur-pentatonisch, een pocket-kalimba met een bijzonder mooie dubbele stemming, gemonteerd op een gespannen geitenvel met ovale resonantiekast, verschillende vibrato-effekten door de open onderkant, klinkt bijzonder warm.
met vel	KAL-REN (SANSULA RENAISSANCE) This year we are pleased to present an interesting product innovation. The Sansula Renaissance is a particularly robust model, fitted with hard-wearing REMO (USA) membrane. Due to this innovation, the Renaissance is not only insensitive to moisture but also suitable for use by children. The Sansula Renaissance has been developed to combine the best features of the other models in one. While the Sansula Basic instrument has a relatively delicate membrane, the Renaissance is fitted with a robust REMO (USA) drum skin. The Sansula Renaissance is resistant to moisture, so it retains its tension under conditions of varying air humidity and thus also retains its wonderful sound. Furthermore, the new membrane is now much more robust. The instrument can be used in children’s nurseries and play groups without the risk of it being easily damaged. The appearance of the Sansula Renaissance differs from that of the other models in that it is fitted with a rounded wooden rim. Most importantly, the Sansula Renaissance has inherited the indescribable sounds of the Sansula Basic. The tuning of the instrument, in a-minor with additional B and F, allows wonderful melodies to be produced, almost by themselves, by plucking the tines with the thumbs. Measurements: 198 x 155 x 67mm NL: Sansula "Renaissance", 9 noten, a-mineur-pentatonisch, een pocket-kalimba met een bijzonder mooie dubbele stemming, gemonteerd op een gespannen REMO Renaissance membraan met ovale resonantiekast, verschillende vibrato-effekten door de open onderkant, klinkt bijzonder warm.

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Children's percussion kit

Children's Percussion Kit. Includes:

• 1x chromed triangle 4x 0.8" w/beater
• 1pair 4" wood claves
• 1x 6" pretuned wood tambourin w/4jigs
• 1pair wood maracas
• 1x wood tube shaker
• 1x plastic egg shaker
• 1x wood 4pr jingles stick
• 1pair chromed finger cymbals
• 1x wrist bells

This percussion kit allows children (3+ years) to develop: hearing, social motor and musical skills.

Children's percussion kit

Children's percussion kit in transparent plastic box w/ sealable lid. Includes:

• 1x wooden Jingle stick
• 1x 4" wooden mini tambourine w/ 1 row of jingles, rivetted head & beater
• 1x metal triangle w/ metal beater
• 1x mini dual tick-tone w/ beater
• 2x mini sleigh bell sets on circular yellow plastic frames
• 1x sleigh bell set on wooden stick frame
• 1pair of wooden castanets
• 1pair of mini cymbals
• 1pair of plastic mini maracas (red head on black handle)
• 1pair of red plastic egg shakers
  

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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

REUZE Bamboe windchime - totale lengte 2m65

 

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

 

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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- Curanderos (genezers) gebruiken de regenstok om hun patiënten te ontspannen
- In Chili bestaat een dorpje met de naam Serena. De ouders wiegen de kinderen in slaap met het geluid van de regenstok

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1. The Jew's Harp consists of a cast iron or steel frame and a tempered steel tongue. The tongue of the instrument lies between the jaws of the frame and is played by vibrating the tongue, which is done by striking or plucking, with the forefinger.
2. Take the Jew's Harp lightly in the hand, using care that the hand touches only the frame and not the tongue.
3. Place the harp against the front teeth, which must be slightly apart.
4. The upper and lower lips should rest on the top and bottom of the frame.
5. With your forefinger, pluck the tongue of the Jew's Harp, either by pushing or pulling. While the harp's tongue is in motion, silently pronounce the vowels (A-E-I-O-U). This is an easy way to learn how to produce sounds, which occur by altering the size of the mouth cavity. Using small amounts of air (either inhaling or exhaling) will alter the sound quality. Moving your tongue (thus changing the size of the mouth cavity) and using small amounts of air will, in no time at all, produce many different tones. You then combine this with the rhythmic beat of the music.

DOROMB (Hungary)

"RENAISSANCE" - The classical one - Clear and sharp sound - Quite long and medium strong tongue - Superb price/performance ratio

Length: approx. 9 cm (3.5")

listen to the Renaissance ...

VARGAN (Altai)

VARGAN (Altai)

ANGKUOCH (Cambodja)

The Angkuoch is a robust instrument made of bamboo with a forceful and low sound.
It is easy to play and therefore suited splendidly for kids, too.

Length: approx. 24 cm (9.4")

DAN MOI (Vietnam)

The Dan Moi is the traditional jew's harp of the Vietnamese mountain people Hmong. Hand-made by a small number of excellent local craftsmen, this brass instrument captivates even novices by being easily playable and having a brilliant sound, rich in overtones. Playing the Dan Moi is effortless and enjoyable. In contrast to other types of trumps, the Dan Moi must not be pressed against ones teeth to produce its full and warm sound. Rather, the instrument is gently rested against the player's lips with one hand while the other plucks the tip of the reed softly.

Moreover, the Dan Moi affords players with an almost unlimited range of possibilities for the creation of sound effects since mouth and tongue are given considerably more freedom than with other types of trums. For example, you may try a simple echo effect by temporarily and rhythmically removing the Dan Moi from your lips, or try a tremolo by moving the tip of your tongue inside your mouth while playing.

The Hmong craftsmen work the Dan Moi so carefully that the slit between frame and reed is barely visible. This ensures a wide variety of sounds, especially in the high ranges.

Length: approx. 10 cm (3.9")

DAN MOI (Vietnam) - single tongue

Heavy, massive Dan Moi jew's harp in wooden box with a clever magnetic lock.
It's sound is beautifully low pitched, intense and crisp.

Length: approx. 11.5 cm (4.5")

DAN MOI (Vietnam) - double tongue

Heavy, massive Dan Moi jew's harp with split reed in wooden box with a clever magnetic lock.
It's sound is beautifully low pitched, intense and crisp.

Length: approx. 12.5 cm (5")

DAN MOI (Vietnam) - flat end reed

This heavy Dan Moi jew's harp in a wooden box with a clever magnetic lock has got a flat end, straight cut reed, which minimizes the risk of pricking yourself like it can happen with the other classic Dan Moi models.
It's sound is soft and long sustaining.

Length: approx. 12.5 cm (5")

DAN MOI (Vietnam) - deluxe

This impressive Dan Moi derivate captivates with its incredibly powerful and full sound and its modest, well-balanced design.
Due to its quite massive material and its triple tongue it is the sturdiest and loudest Dan Moi available.
It comes with a flat wooden box with a practical magnet lock.

DAN MOI (Vietnam) - double tongue

The split tongue of this quite sturdy Dan Moi creates a fine and wide range of sound and vibrates for a long time.
It is played at the lips as like the normal Dan Moi.
Comes with a beautiful wooden case.

Available in tuned versions (C# - D - ...) as well.

Length: approx. 10 cm (3.9")

KOU XIANG (China) - set of three

One lovely tuned Kou Xiang set, made in Vietnam.
Comes in wooden box.
Tuned C-F-A#

KOU XIANG (China) - set of four

One lovely tuned Kou Xiang set, made in Vietnam.
Comes in wooden box.
Tuned D#-G-A#-F

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The wooden mouthbow has been spread in several cultures and continents and is one of the oldest instruments. Its sound is performed by the simultaneous percussive play of the string and the modulation of the overtones by the mouth. To do this, you simply put the bow with the backside at the corner of your mouth and pick the string with the provided mallet.

Available in two lengths:

• approx. 70 cm (28")
• approx. 90 cm (35")

Comes with mallet and a spare string.

The "Arco del Duende" (the bow of the little people) is an instrument created by Bolivian shaman Don Agustin Rivas Vasquez from a vision he received in an Ayahuasca ceremony. By placing one's mouth at the end-piece and plucking the strings, one can create incredible sounds and overtones which are wonderful for journeying and meditating, as well as healing. Similar to Jew's harp, the mouth and then the whole body becomes the resonating box for the instrument, allowing the player to vibrate together with spirits in vision-states, or with a client in a healing session. This instrument is used to invoke spirits by "seducing" them with the beautiful melodies, and providing a bridge of sound (vibration) between this world and other worlds. Don Agustin uses it with his intention to perform spiritual surgery and banish darkness. Length 78 cm.

Examples of tuning: C/F/C/F - C/F/C/Eb - A/D/A/C

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