Hapi Drum Latin Flair demo recorded in the HapiTones.com Hapi-Lounge

HAPI Drum from http://HapiTones.com This is a HAPI drum in the key of E Major pentatonic, a little demo with a mellow Latin percussion flair. 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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Music

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• hapi
• steel
• tongue
• hang
• drum
• tank
• hank
• percussion
• marimba
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[haiatso]

jajaja its like people are dying to ge3t a hang drum and he just has it lying in the backround.

[oddmusic]

is that what that thing is? I just thought it was a wok or something :) Got that one in the old days when they were about $450

[phillyphan24]

i love the music its very relaxing i almost fell asleep listening to it. great job and u play amazing music. good luck in the future =D

[oddmusic]

thanks very much! :D

[P2Polchana]

everytime i hear this sound.. Made me so Happi!! Thanks.

[oddmusic]

Thanks! :)

[AlanMitchellCollins]

haha, i love the tail chase and keyboard scene. awesome job, love the song as well.

[firehandszarb]

the video editing is poetry

[Shalinar45]

John.....SKOAL!! This is just too cool for words...again, when is a Hapi CD coming out??? you and this instrument are GOLD together!

[theoracle42]

please teach us how to play this tune

[gralkira]

beautifull and joyfull!

[FlyToPsy]

I have to Ebay(dot)Com (press worldwide) a original PanArt Hang Drum incl. Bag for sale. Price 1200CHF Shipping Worldwide.

Item number: 110379034452

Greetings from Switzerland Fly-To-Psy

[kathrynnenicholas]

how did you get your igil? nice shirt! attend the namm show alot?

[bud5mac]

its a hapi drum yull find it almost impossible to get your hands on a hang drum

[dianaroo12]

nice sound!

[RTorrente]

I WANT A HANG DRUM....WHERE???