There
are a lot of great choices when selecting a HAPI drum. Below
is a break-down of all our musical instruments and scales that are available. This
information will help you select the perfect drum. Remember, you don't need a musical background to enjoy a HAPI
Drum. Anyone who wants an easy to play intuitive instrument can play
one. There are no bad choices for the scale of your drum. Simply
select the scale that resonates with you. If you have any questions please feel free to
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HAPI™SlimDrum
The HAPI
Slim is a little shorter than the Hapi Drum Original, but has the same surface playing area size. The Hapi Slim Drum is the most compact drum in our
series. The shorter body size is specifically designed for musical scales that are in higher pitches than the Hapi Drum Original. It weighs only 7 lbs. and measures 12" wide by 6" high. Colors
available: Black. Retail Price: $345, also available in Akebono for $380.
C Major Pentatonic. This is the highest drum scale we offer. It ranges from C4 (middle C) to
E5. C Major is a very popular musical scale. It has no flats or sharps.
It is also known as a "natural" scale. This drum sounds great with the
HAPI Slim A Minor, G Major, or F Major scales. It also pairs up with our
HAPI Original drum in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. And, of
course, it sounds wonderful with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C
Major scale. This HAPI Slim is an octave higher than the HAPI UFO drum.
A Minor Pentatonic. A widely used musical
scale. A Minor is the relative Minor of C Major and known as a "natural"
Minor. Sounds great with Native American flutes in A. This drum will sound good with the HAPI Slim C Major, G
Major, or F Major scales. It also pairs up great with our HAPI Original
drum in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. And it works well with our
HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C Major scale.
A Major Pentatonic. A heavenly uplifting
scale that sounds great with F Sharp Native American flute and with the
HAPI Slim F Sharp minor scale.
G Minor Pentatonic. A very moving scale.
Mozart considered it most suitable for expressing sadness and adversity.
Sounds amazing with Native American flute in G.
G Major Pentatonic. Known as the "people's
key" it is one of the most popular keys in classical and modern music.
This scale is great with guitar because all of a guitars 6 strings can
be played open in G. The banjo is also usually tuned to G. This drum will sound good with the HAPI Slim C Major, A
Minor, or F Major scales. It also pairs up with our HAPI Original drum
in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. You can also enjoy playing this
with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the full C Major scale.
F Sharp Minor Pentatonic. This is a soulful
and introspective scale. Native American flute lovers will enjoy it as F
Sharp is the most popular scale in Native American flute recordings.
Sounds good with the A Major HAPI Slim.
F Major Pentatonic. A carefree and happy
sounding scale. This drum will sound good with the
HAPI Slim C Major, A Minor, or G Major scales. It also pairs up with
our HAPI Original drum in the scales of E Minor and D Minor. It works
great with our HAPI UFO dru
m which is in the full C Major scale.
Custom Akebono Scales available! All Hapi Slim drum scales (F, F#, G, A, and C) can also be custom tuned to the Akebono scale. The Akebono scale originated from Japan, and produces a very meditative exotic sound. It sounds great played with Western and Eastern instruments, and can be played in various styles, from Western Music to styles with an Indian / Eastern / Asian feel to them. Click the mini-Drum on the left to hear the Akebono scale in the Key of A.
The HAPI
Original weighs 12 lbs. and the
dimensions are 12" wide by 8"
high. This is our original drum that comes in lower
keys and tones than the Hapi Slim Drum, while still remaining compact. Available colors are: Aqua Teal,
Indigo Blue, Deep Purple. Retail Price: $375 - $410. Click the buttons below for sound samples.
E Minor Pentatonic. A
popular musical scale. Heavily used in classical acoustic guitar. This
drum will sound great with the HAPI Slim C Major, A Minor, G Major, or F
Major scales. It also pairs up with our HAPI Original drum in the scale
of D Minor. And it works well with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the
full C Major scale.
E Major Pentatonic. Very
suitable for playing with guitar. The bells of the clock tower in
London's Palace Westminster are tuned to this noble scale.
D Minor Pentatonic. This scale produces a soothing meditative sound. It
sounds great with the HAPI Slim C Major, A Minor, G Major, or F Major
scales. It also pairs up great with our HAPI Original drum in the scale
of E Minor. And it works well with our HAPI UFO drum which is in the
full C Major scale.
D Major Pentatonic. D
Major has been called the "key of glory" and is our lowest pentatonic
scale. Works great with guitar when used with "drop D tuning". Also
sounds great with tin whistles that are tuned in D.
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D
Custom Scales:
E or D Akebono. The Akebono scale originated from Japan, and produces a very meditative exotic sound. It sounds great played with Western and Eastern instruments, and can be played in various styles, from Western Music to styles with an Indian / Eastern / Asian feel to them.
E or D
Integral. Integral scales are hexatonic
and combine the popular Pygmy & Akebono scales into one rich
sounding scale.
E or D Pygmy. The Pygmy scale is smooth and relaxing. This
African scale originates from Rwanda.
HAPI™UFODrum Already purchased a Hapi Drum from us?
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The HAPI UFO drum is our
largest and most versatile drum. It has 11 notes and is in the C Major
Scale: D3, E3, F3, G3, A3, B3, C4, D4, E4, F4, G4. Colors available:
Hammered Copper. Retail Price: $675
It is 15" wide by 8" high and weighs
only 12.75 pounds.
There are nine Pentatonic Scales in this
single drum. They are C Major, D Minor, D Pygmy, E Minor, F Major, G
Major, A Minor, A Akebono, A Pygmy. It also has one Hexatonic Scale, A
Integral.
The center note of C4 ties all the other
notes together. The top shell of the drum is tuned to a higher harmonic
support of C5. This helps unite the notes into a chorus of beautiful
sound.
C Major is one of the most commonly used
key signatures in music. The white keys on the piano correspond to C
Major, its relative minor is A Minor. C Major is often thought of as the
most straight forward key owing to its lack of flats and sharps. Plays
great with HAPI Slim C Major, A Minor, G Major, and F Major. Also sounds
good with our HAPI original drums E Minor and D Minor.
The arrangement of the notes allows for
them to be played in chorus with the hands. This can create a sound similar
to strumming a guitar or piano chord.
All
our products are 100% guaranteed to satisfy you. If not satisfied,
return product(s) within 30 days of receipt in original condition for an
exchange or refund (less shipping costs incurred).
