Description
- HAPI Mini is a compact, higher voiced drum with clear tones and resonant harmonic sounds
- Affordable and easy to play. Great introductory drums.
- Sound isolating rubber feet located on the bottom of the drum so you can set it on any surface to play
- A bottom port that helps let the sound out to fill the room.
- Lightweight and portable. Very compatible with other instruments.
- There are no wrong notes! Play any note in any order and the drum sounds great!
Includes:
- HAPI Mini Drum
- Pair of HAPI Drum mallets
- Instruction booklet.
- Sound isolating rubber feet (installed) for playing on any surface!
- Travel bag.
- Made from specially selected musical steel using a patented design and renowned precision craftsmanship that's made HAPI™ drums a global icon in steel tongue drums since 2008.
- Each HAPI™ drum is hand-tuned to perfection, for unmatched quality.
- Comes in scales that are specifically designed to suite the size and volume of this drum. It results in a well-balanced sound and notes that complement each other for extremely easy and intuitive playing.
Dimensions
Weight
1.5 Kg
Height
14 cm (5.5'')
Width
21 cm (8'')
Package
21 cm x 21 cm x 10 cm
Colours
Hammered Copper
Hammered Copper – the copper color and hammered texture can vary slightly from drum to drum due to the hand mixing process of the paint. Each one is unique! This is a durable protective layer for your drum that adds a cool “stone” finished texture.
Popular Uses
- No musical background? No problem! There are no wrong notes! Play any note in any order and the drum sounds great!
- Higher voice is great for playing sing-along songs!
- Great for children and those wanting to learn music. Help them develop hand-eye coordination and memory skills
- Recommended for intermediate, and advanced players as a pairing drum.
- Lightweight and portable. Very compatible with other instruments.
- Great for intuitive play, meditation, yoga, music and sound therapy.
Scales
Hapi Mini Drums is available in 3 popular scale variations. They are all equally amazing and you can confidently pick any one of them. The tuning gives each scale a unique character that may resonate better with you. The sound variations also allow it to be paired with other drums or instruments to play together. Try the sounds clips below.
More ‘technical’ details of the scales can be found below that may be useful for musicians or when looking to pair with other comparable scales.
About Hapi Drum Scales
Each tongue of the Hapi Drum is precisely tuned to a note that fit a scale. It provides the variation of low to high notes needed to create beautiful tunes. Scales have their own character, but rest assured, they are all equally beautiful, so you can confidently pick any one of them. Which is best comes down to your personal preference and which scale “speaks to you” the most. Try the sounds clips below.
- Major Scales are Bright and Cheerful like the musical equivalent of sunshine on a spring morning. They exude positivity and happiness.
- Minor scales take us on a slightly different emotional journey. They’re like the soundtrack to a thoughtful rainy day, pondering life’s mysteries.
- Akebono scale originate from Japan. Imagine cherry blossoms falling gently—a serene and contemplative mood.
Pentatonic Scales
The pentatonic scale consists of five notes per octave. These notes are carefully curated to create a sound that’s both universal and timeless. It’s a musical scale with a minimalist vibe that dates back to many ancient civilizations. The word “pentatonic” comes from the Greek word “pente” meaning five and tonic meaning tone. Pentatonic scales are like the cool, laid-back friend who shows up at every jam session. They’re versatile, easy to play, and universally pleasing.
Some drums are also available in the “Full Scale” with seven notes per octave. This scale is used for higher voiced drums and well suited for playing songs, so we call them “Sing Along” drums.
C Major Pentatonic
C Major Notes (C4, D4, E4, G4, A4, C5, D5, E5)
C Major Pentatonic 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 Drum Slim A Minor, G Major, or F Major scales. It also pairs up with our HAPI Drum Origin 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. The HAPI Drum Mini C Major is the exact same scale as the HAPI Drum Slim C Major. The Slim has stronger bass response but the Mini has a much smaller shape and strong mids to highs.
D Akebano Pentatonic
D Akebano Notes (D4, E4, F4, A4, Bb4, D5, E5, F5)
The D Akebono Pentatonic scale originates from Japan. It produces a meditative / exotic sound. It sounds great played with Western and Eastern instruments.
C Major Sing Along
C Major Notes (C4, D, E, F, G, A, B, C5)
C Major Play Along scale (full scale, not pentatonic) is great for playing songs and for free form jamming. It is very compatible with other instruments. Pairs great with many of our other drums and is fun as a stand alone instrument. 15 songs are included to play along with the included numbers for you to apply to the drum, just follow along with the numbers on the drum.
Product Videos
C Major Pentatonic Scale
The D Akebono Pentatonic Scale
The C Major Sing Along Scale
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