Hapi Drum, E Akebono Scale solo, from the HapiTones.com Happy Hang out

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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[midgetghost]

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]

@midgetghost 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

[Shekhmett]

What are the notes of the E Akebono Scale?

[oddmusic]

@Shekhmett 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 :)

[MegaDubbed]

OH MY GOD ITS LIMITED EDITION! lol

[oddmusic]

@MegaDubbed LOL, too funny, MegaDubbed !

[EpicSkier556]

this is relaxing, spiritual, and rewarding. I'm gonna buy one just for the sound...even if I don't know how to properly play one!

[Shekhmett]

@oddmusic wow cool, thx!

[midgetghost]

@oddmusic 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.

[Battossai3000]

this sounds like a hang drum (the halo one)

[19lionkingfan]

this is going to be the only thing on my birthday list. them they'll have to get it for me! MUHWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

[Fackzilla]

so relaxing