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  • Sansula On Stage with Jazz! Featuring violinist Gwen Laster and the Travelguides jazz ensemble
    May 14, 2024

    Sansula On Stage with Jazz! Featuring violinist Gwen Laster and the Travelguides jazz ensemble

    World-renowned jazz violinist Gwen Laster adds a captivating touch to her live performances by incorporating the Sansula, an intuitive instrument from Hokema Kalimbas, sold by We Play Well Together.

    In a highlight video from her performance at the Beacon Bonfire Arts Festival, Gwen and her ensemble create mesmerizing interludes using the Sansula, adding a sense of space and expanded time to their set.

    The Sansula, a variation of the kalimba, is easy to play and introduces extra creativity to any musical act.

    Gwen's innovative use of this instrument, along with her poignant violin playing, showcases why she has performed with some of the world's most influential artists. Explore the various Sansulas and their accessories to enhance your own musical repertoire.

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  • A Personal Tour of of the Elemental Soundscapes WATER Collection
    November 13, 2023

    A Personal Tour of of the Elemental Soundscapes WATER Collection

    Since 2020, Sound Artist Joule L'Adara has been the Creative and Community Director at WE PLAY WELL TOGETHER, bringing her unique vision to the Elemental Soundscapes Water Collection.
    This series showcases a harmonious selection of musical instruments, inspired by natural elements and designed for intuitive play. In the inaugural 10-minute video, Joule introduces the WATER Collection instruments, all tuned to a D-minor scale, demonstrating how they complement each other in sound meditations, therapy, or artistic settings.

    The video features instruments like the Monolina D Monochord and Tinka Tong Aqua from feeltone, various Kalimbas by Hokema Kalimbas, and Zenko Element Aqua by Metal Sounds, among others, including a Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl to illustrate the synergy between these instruments.

    A second, sound-only video provides a 4-minute demonstration on layering these instruments for solo sound artistry, highlighting the Monolina D and suggesting vocal additions.

    The final 8-minute video offers an in-depth look at the Elemental Soundscapes concept, detailing the collections' intended audience, usage, and tuning specifics, encouraging viewers to explore the Water Collection further.

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  • The profound experience of Soundscape-Jamming
    November 24, 2022

    The profound experience of Soundscape-Jamming

     

    If you're navigating the challenges of harmonizing with family and friends this holiday season, our Earth-Fire and Air-Water Elemental Jam Sets might just be the solution you need to PLAY WELL TOGETHER. The holiday season, while joyful, can also amplify stress, especially when navigating conversations across differing beliefs. Music, however, offers a unique bridge, enabling a form of communication that transcends words, fostering resonance, harmony, and understanding among participants.

    Heartfelt stories from our community have illustrated how intuitive music-making has become a medium through which individuals with divergent views can connect, offering a path back to joy and mutual respect. This inspired us to create our Soundscape Jam Sets, designed for anyone to join in, regardless of musical skill. These sets harmonize with the 432 Hz-tuned 4-Element Koshi Chimes, accompanied by matching Hokema Kalimbas and Zenko Tongue-Drums from Metal Sounds, ensuring an immersive soundscape that anyone, from children to grandparents, can enjoy together.

    As we introduce these sets, consider them not just as instruments, but as invitations to shared experiences and healing moments. Each set—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—features instruments that complement each other, creating rich, layered soundscapes reflective of their elemental inspiration. These sets also serve as thoughtful gifts, offering the chance for communal music-making that strengthens bonds.

    Immerse yourself in the concept through our 4-minute video, and feel which element calls to you. Whether it’s the grounding vibes of Earth, the lightness of Air, the flow of Water, or the energy of Fire, find your element and discover a new way to connect this holiday season.

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