Description
- The HAPI Origin is our low-voice drum, great for slow meditative ethereal style playing.
- Our deepest and lowest tones. Well suited for slow and relaxed playing styles.
- Expert level instruments for professional musicians.
- 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.
Includes:
- HAPI Origin 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
5.5 Kg
Height
20 cm (8'')
Width
30.5 cm (12'')
Package
36 cm x 36 cm x 28 cm
Colours
Aqua Teal
Aqua Teal – soothing hues of aqua and teal—like a gentle ocean breeze or a tranquil forest glade
Popular Uses
- HAPI Origin is ideal for mindful meditation and sound bath settings.
- To hear the strength of the lower deep tones, we recommend covering the bottom of the drum. Sit the drum on a pillow or play the drum in your closed lap. This directs the deep bass tones back up through the drum to you.
- Great for music therapy, meditation, yoga.
- Expert level instruments for professional musicians. Easy enough for beginners with interest on mellow rhythmic music
- Our deepest and lowest tones. Well suited for slow and relaxed playing styles.
Scales
Hapi Mini Drums is available in 2 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.
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.
E 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 Minor Pentatonic
D Minor Notes (D4, E4, F4, A4, Bb4, D5, E5, F5)
This scale produces a soothing meditative sound.
It sounds great with the HAPI Slim C Major, A Minor, G Major, or F Major scales. It also pairs up great with our HAPI Origin drum in the scale of E Minor. And it works well with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C Major scale.
Product Videos
E Major Pentatonic
The D Minor Pentatonic
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