Hapi Drum F Major solo, from the HapiTones.com Hapi Hang Out

HAPI Drum from http://HapiTones.com Special edition custom painted and tuned to F-Major Pentatonic, the first Hapi tuned in the Key of F. No effects used on the Hapi Drum in recording. Music and video by John Pascuzzi. 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!

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[dingdames33343]

Is HAPI pronounced more like happy or more like hey-pee? thanks.

[oddmusic]

Hi, it's pronounced like "Happy"

As in happy happy joy joy :)

[ewhoa1]

I hope there is nothing wrong with me for the fact i usually listen to John's music when i'm studying.

[oddmusic]

as long as it gets you better grades or keeps you from going postal :)

[imagineye]

This sounds really nice John. Great composition to show off the Hapi with too! Nice one!

[oddmusic]

Thanks! :)

[johnpinzutu]

nice one !

I've always thought a HAPI drum was a poor copy of a Hang drum, but this kind of video makes me think there's room for both instrument. It sounds pretty good !

[insanekiwi101]

i want one now!!

[RascalKing420]

I want one NOW!

[wflynn01]

how well do they sound with out mic?

[Liraxtime]

I love it! I have just accompanied you with my lyre (lira) and it sounded great.

[Leonask14]

woh this is realy cool. Ive never heard of it.

[hilaryralih]

I NEED THIS

[SuperMolamola]

que de fiesta ese tambor! quiero uno ya!

[raccoon325]

LOVLEY PAOT : D

[Putzie4]

crazy good beat and sound

[sahilbansuri]

LOVE HAPI!

[burmafej]

i wish you produced your Hapi in such funky colours. it is sooooo cool smooth and shiny ! )))