OddMusic's video: HAPI Drum Integral Scale Demo from the HapiTones com Hapi Hang Out

HAPI Drum from http://HapiTones.com Recorded in the NEW Integral Scale, key of D. Our Integral Scale combines elements of the Akebono and Pygmy scales, and is great for playing melodies, chords and intervals. It is also one of the favorite scales of Hang Drum players, as it contains the notes of the Integral Hang. No effects are used on the Hapi Drum, there are a few other percussion instruments played by the monkeys which have a touch of reverb..... the monkeys love reverb! 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! Hapi Drum played by John Pascuzzi.