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Title: Hapi Drum, E Akebono Scale solo, from the HapiTones.com Happy Hang out
Added: Sep 20, 2008
Author: oddmusic
Duration: 3:24
Description:
HAPI Drum from http://HapiTones.com Special edition custom painted and tuned to the Akebono scale in the key of E. The Akebono scale is a traditional five-note Japanese musical scale. In a Western context, it can be thought of as a pentatonic version of the Aeolian mode, and can also be used in many different styles of music. It is also one of the favorite scales of Hang Drum players. No effects or other instruments, just a pure Hapi demo with a touch of reverb. In this demo, aside from playing the normal tones, I'm playing around tapping it soft for nice pure tones and also hard, for more edgy metallic sounds and percussive effects. The unique tone of the HAPI (hand activated percussion instrument) is created by a tuned vibrating steel tongue. 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.We have added dampening of the notes and drum body to keep the drum from becoming discordant and "ringy". This technique is built into each drum and provides excellent resonance while supplying the correct amount of dampening.By placing low notes next to the appropriate higher notes we achieve multiple harmonics. Their vibrations create desirable overtones which compliment the timbre of the tone.Players of the Hang, Tank, Hank, and Tongue Drums will enjoy playing a HAPI. Thanks for watching! Hapi Drum plated by John Pascuzzi
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Tags: hapi steel tongue drum hang tank hank percussion marimba single thread oddmusic akebono world music john pascuzzi happy drums
hapi steel tongue drum hang tank hank percussion marimba single thread oddmusic akebono world music john pascuzzi happy drums
Youtube Comments: 304
PedroBlogger Says:
Jan 1, 2012 - And then you can let us know all about it by twitting to the comment section of youtube. ;)
clawclawme Says:
Jan 2, 2012 - you have no idea how hard i looked for a hang drum to realize that they're special made in some bullshit river
tribalbellyheart Says:
Jan 4, 2012 - Beautiful thanks also for the usefull and detailed information about the Hapi drum! <3 it
espectaculardavidrcq Says:
Jan 5, 2012 - Que dulce sonido!!!!
0BioSaint0 Says:
Jan 13, 2012 - I want one of those so bad
DBZdude95 Says:
Jan 24, 2012 - Beautiful
aunKMUTT Says:
Jan 26, 2012 - what is it??
Fackzilla Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - so relaxing
19lionkingfan Says:
Jan 29, 2012 - this is going to be the only thing on my birthday list. them they'll have to get it for me! MUHWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
Shekhmett Says:
Feb 12, 2012 - What are the notes of the E Akebono Scale?
mannie1236987 Says:
Feb 12, 2012 - hey you shold play Tim Berg - Seek Bromance !!!Please send me the Videolink if u are doing this !!!!Thanks !
oddmusic Says:
Feb 13, 2012 - The notes are: E3, F#3, G3, B3, C4, E4, F#4 and G4. You can play around with a virtual E Akebono online at: hapitones (dot) com :)
Battossai3000 Says:
Feb 17, 2012 - this sounds like a hang drum (the halo one)
midgetghost Says:
Feb 28, 2012 - Still hesitate between E or D (Akebono) I think that D is more relaxing and E is more introspecting, really love both, so I'm still hesitate but a little preference for E
oddmusic Says:
Feb 28, 2012 - Hi Miget :) I sell the Hapi Drums online. I prefer the E Akebono myself, the notes are a bit brighter, and the low D pushes us to the limit as far as how low we can go with that drum body size, so the low D can appear to sound a little less in volume than the other notes, even though the vibration and decibel output is the same. Personally, I'd go for the E Akebono, though both are great scales. Hope that helps a little! -- John
midgetghost Says:
Feb 28, 2012 - Hi, yes it does, thank you :) Yes, I saw the web and I think that I will order one soon. Thanx again for the response John, and keep up the good work ! Greeting from Spain.
Shekhmett Says:
Feb 29, 2012 - wow cool, thx!
timgrasmussen Says:
Mar 13, 2012 - I got a Hapi slim akebono A, loving it, play it after work, better than a nap, feels like meditateing when i play
Tembaglele68 Says:
Apr 8, 2012 - Magnifique!!
tt901901 Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - your dog is super tiny.
manonator1 Says:
May 7, 2012 - Holy crap ! Bon Jovi is playing the Hapi Drum !
6StrokeRoll Says:
May 21, 2012 - Best performance demonstration I've seen and heard on this instrument so far. If I ever find employment this is my first gift in celebration to myself. So far, doesn't look that promising.
oddmusic Says:
May 21, 2012 - Well, based on your account name, you must be a real drummer, so thanks for the nice comment! Hope employment finds you soon. Hit me up when that happens, and I'll throw in the Travel Bag (soft case) for free... sounds like a good plan :)
6StrokeRoll Says:
May 22, 2012 - oddmusic, Thanks!! I will make sure I take you up on the offer. Yes, I am a drummer for over 30 years. Currently with an acoustic guitar trio and always looking for percussive instruments to add to our show. The Hapi drum I could feature and would go over instantly well due to the fact of it's uniqueness and it being virtually unknown to our area. Once again, thank you for the kind offer. I'll be in touch.
psykhronos Says:
Dec 31, 2011 - Beautiful Playing Brother! Happy New Year!