Intuitive Soundscapes Collections: A-minor COLLECTION

INTUITIVE SOUNDSCAPES COLLECTIONS

Yellow Collection — A-Minor

What is the Yellow A-Minor Intuitive Soundscapes Collection?

The Yellow Collection is a curated set of artisan instruments, all precisely tuned to play together in A-Minor — the second-highest tuning in the feeltone product line, evoking lightness, lift, and dreamy resonance. Every instrument is designed for intuitive play: there are no wrong notes. Layer tones freely, build on instruments you already own, and create immersive soundscapes without musical training.

What are the Intuitive Soundscapes Collections?

Each Intuitive Soundscapes Collection centers on the feeltone Monochord as its sonic foundation, with complementary instruments tuned to match. The result: any combination of instruments in the collection harmonizes effortlessly, freeing you to play intuitively and layer sounds without preparation or sheet music. This system also lets you expand collections you already own — simply match new instruments to your existing key and color.

Are the Yellow Collection instruments available in 432 Hz or 440 Hz?

Most instruments are available in both 432 Hz and 440 Hz. Chimes are only available in 432 Hz. Monochords can be tuned to your preference. In the video above, the Monochord is first tuned to 432 Hz to match the Koshi and Zaphir Chimes, then re-tuned to 440 Hz to demonstrate compatibility with standard-pitch instruments.

What instruments are included in the Yellow A-Minor Collection?

What is the feeltone Monochord and why is it the foundation of the collection?

At the center of every Intuitive Soundscapes Collection is the feeltone Monochord — the Monolina and Monolini models, handcrafted in Germany. Monochords are dronal stringed instruments whose shimmering harmonics cascade like light on water, creating a meditative chord that anchors the entire soundscape. Tuned to A, the feeltone Monochord sits in the second-highest range of the product line. Like a flying carpet, it carries all other instruments upon it, harmonizing their diverse timbres of wood and metal into a unified whole.

What is the Tinka Tong Aria?

The Tinka Tong Aria is feeltone’s wood tongue drum, tuned to match the Yellow Collection. It produces short, light percussive tones that are earthy, warm, and grounding — a counterpoint to the airy sustain of the monochord. Depending on how it’s played, the Tinka Tong can sound whimsical and cheerful or activating and energizing. It is especially effective at the opening or closing of sound journeys to ground and activate the physical body.

Which Hokema Kalimbas and Sansulas are available in A-Minor?

Three Hokema models are available in the Yellow Collection, all handcrafted in Germany with American cherry wood and metal tines tuned to A-Minor:

• B5 Kalimba — A compact “pocket kalimba” with high-pitched tones that twinkle over the deeper instruments. Goes anywhere.
• B9 Kalimba — A 9-note kalimba with a quiet, round, and soft voice. No wrong notes.
• Sansula — The B9 tines mounted on a drum head for greater volume and a signature wah-wah effect. Available in Sansula Renaissance (synthetic head for durability) or Sansula Deluxe (goat skin for a warmer, more organic tone).

What is the difference between Koshi Aria and Zaphir chimes?

Both the Koshi Aria and Zaphir (golden yellow for A-Minor) are made in France and use a dangling bead that taps metal dowels guided by a wooden sail. The Koshi is thicker and shorter with a minimalist bamboo design; the Zaphir is thinner and taller with a colorful decorative tube. Playing one in each hand creates a stereo effect — slightly different tones in each ear. Koshi chimes can be held in hand, hung from a stand, or left outdoors for the wind to play. Note: chimes are only available in 432 Hz.

A note about Zenko Drums

The Zenko Drum was a beloved metal tongue drum made by our friends at Metal Sounds in France. Sadly, Metal Sounds closed their business in 2025 and Zenko Drums are no longer available. We are grateful for the years we were able to offer them as part of this collection.

What is the Kigonki Monaural Tongue-Gong?

The Kigonki is a new addition to all Intuitive Soundscapes Collections. Unlike standard tongue drums, it features eight tuned tongues on the face forming a melodic scale, plus eight matching resonating tongues on the back that vibrate in response — creating a rich, undulating sustain. The result is a deep monaural beat effect: two slightly different frequencies combine physically in the air before reaching your ears, producing a hypnotic tremolo pulse (often called “binaural beats,” this is technically a monaural beat).

Can one person play all the Yellow Collection instruments together?

Yes — watch the video below to see a single player working with all the Yellow Collection instruments in one session:

Then shop the A-Minor Intuitive Soundscapes Collections Yellow Collection below.