Description
- Slim and Seek design. Beautiful to Play, Feel and Listen. A true sensory explosion
- HAPI Slim is has mid-vocal-range making it a versatile drum supporting lows and highs.
- A bottom port that helps let the sound out to fill the room.
- Sound isolating rubber feet located on the bottom of the drum so you can set it on any surface to play
- Sleek design and can be carried with one hand.
Includes:
- HAPI Slim 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
3.2 Kg
Height
15 cm (6'')
Width
30.5 cm (12'')
Package
34 cm x 34 cm x 23 cm
Colours
Matt Black
Stunning Matt Black finish with a raw earthy feel
Popular Uses
- Home playing, recording and professional sound that is still extremely portable.
- Mid-Range voice is versatile to play slow or fast rhythms.
- Recommended for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players.
- Lightweight and portable. Very compatible with other instruments.
- Amazing for yoga, relaxation, stress release
Scales
Hapi Slim 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.
- 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.
G Major Pentatonic
G Major Notes (G3, A3, B3, D4, E4, G4, A4, B4)
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.
D Akebano Pentatonic
A Akebano Notes (A3, B3, C4, E4, F4, A4, B4, C5)
The A Akebono Pentatonic scale originates from Japan. It produces a meditative / exotic sound. It sounds great played with Western and Eastern instruments.
Product Videos
A Akebono Pentatonic
The G Major Pentatonic
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