How to create mesmerizing sound compositions on handpan and tongue drum 🎶
Are you curious abouthandpansandtongue drums?Perhaps you've seen them on our website but aren't sure what the differences in tonal quality are and how they might each be used separately or together? And what aboutsingingwith these instruments?
We're excited to bring you this long-form interview featuring our long-time friend Kalani Das of World Drum Club- a YouTube Channel with with over 200K subscribers that features hundreds of tutorials and reviews of percussion instruments. Kalani takes us on an in-depth exploration of our Metal Sounds instruments, offering a beautiful demonstration featuring the Spacedrum Evolution and Zenko Drum.
Kalani also shares with us how he creates mesmerizing sound textures using live looping to layer the sounds and play both drums together - even as a solo performer.
This truly is showcase for how We Play Well Togetherinstruments truly play well together!
Watch our interview with Kalani Das:
In this video you'll learn...
What is the difference between a handpan and a tongue drum
How might these different instruments be used
Why the Zenko drum is like the "sportscar" of tongue drums
How the Evolution is a handpan with a long sustain
How to use live looping to create sound layers
Why to buy the highest quality instrument you can afford
Why singing with pitched percussion is like having a duet partner
Deciding to purchase a handpan or tongue drum can be a big decision! These high quality instruments you may first dream about, put on your "wish list", while playing the sound samples of the different tunings on the website and allowing the right instrument to call to you when you're ready. Metal Sounds instruments are made in France to order and often take weeks to handcraft just for you - so be sure to allow ample time between ordering and receiving your new sound companion. They're well worth waiting for.
Sansula Basic("basic" feels like it's selling it short!)
The floor model sale price feels too good to be true for such a fabulous instrument. So easy to create varied, beautiful sounds. This is the 3rd instrument I've purchased from WPWT and they're always efficient, friendly and helpful.
My first experience with a Hokema Kalimba was at the gift shop of the Music Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ. I was blown away by the big, beautiful sound of those instruments, but I wasn’t ready to plunk down $200 for it.
Fast forward, I read about the Twin Kalimba and was encouraged by a review that suggested it was great for events. This particular person, evidently a musician like me, gave out ten of these during his shows and was thrilled by how the audience members enjoyed the experience.
So, given these two experiences, I had high hopes for the twin.
It is a sweet sounding instrument, but the sound is very quiet. The wood is solid so it doesn’t resonate like its higher priced solo cousins (that feature a resonator) or traditional kalimbas that have found holes.
So, I’m a little underwhelmed by the sound, but it’s still a great concept. Perhaps it will be fine and dandy when I share it with audiences. Let’s see!
Joule is an excellent teacher! Her lessons flow from topic to exercises with so much ease and class time is so enjoyable. Joule makes sure everyone's questions are answered before going to the next lesson. Before this training, I had no idea of all the many different ways to play the monochord. After this course, I now have so much more knowledge and I'm able to tap into my creativity with a deeper love and appreciation with this beautiful instrument.
A beautiful addition to my musical instrument library
I love the "water" collection and this chime is one of my favourite instruments (so far!). The D minor tuning is said to be the "saddest" key, but I find it soothing, ethereal, and utterly charming. The gentle tones of this chime bring gentle, meditative tones. Do yourself a favour if you can and get the matching Koshi chime. They sound absolutely amazing together!
