OddMusic's video: Hapi Drum - Pygmy Scale key of E recorded in the HapiTones com Hapi Hang Out

HAPI Drum from http://HapiTones.com tuned to the Pygmy scale from Rwanda, in the key of E. It is one of the favorite scales of Hang Drum players. No effects used on the Hapi Drum in recording. Music and video by John Pascuzzi. 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!