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Item #: KLKSM
Known for his ability to play melody, bass and rhythm simultaneously, Kevin Spears through his unique fusion of folk, world, rock and electronic music has created the Kevin Spears Pro Kalimba to meet and exceed the highest of musical possibilities through this seemingly simple instrument.
Innovative features built into the Kevin Spears Pro Kalimba include:
* electric pickup, preamp, built-in eq and volume control for amplification, utilizing guitar pedals, sound effects, looping, etc.
* 23 key expanded layout for greater tonal choices and possibilities
* Tunable to any key or scale
* 5-octave extended range
* Tunable note range from Low C-1 bass notes up to G#-5
* Incorporates a Kevin Spears custom tuning which allows player to polyphonically play bass and melody simultaneously
* Reinforced side walls for playing percussive rhythms on the instrument
* Designed for great tone whether as an acoustic or electric instrument
* Built in EQ with standard 1/4" jack
* Classic Sunburst guitar finish
* Uses 2 CR2032 batteries (included)
Innovative features built into the Kevin Spears Pro Kalimba include:
* electric pickup, preamp, built-in eq and volume control for amplification, utilizing guitar pedals, sound effects, looping, etc.
* 23 key expanded layout for greater tonal choices and possibilities
* Tunable to any key or scale
* 5-octave extended range
* Tunable note range from Low C-1 bass notes up to G#-5
* Incorporates a Kevin Spears custom tuning which allows player to polyphonically play bass and melody simultaneously
* Reinforced side walls for playing percussive rhythms on the instrument
* Designed for great tone whether as an acoustic or electric instrument
* Built in EQ with standard 1/4" jack
* Classic Sunburst guitar finish
* Uses 2 CR2032 batteries (included)
$149.95
189.00
Item #: DPD12-RRA
The Domina 12-inch 8-note tunable steel tongue drum comes tuned to the C Major pentatonic scale (G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5). Includes a pair of black mallets (MLTRSBA) and display ring. The Domina is the female voice of the Opus series with warm clean tones tunable in 3 different octaves and 432Hz.
Here is a list of scales that are easy to tune on the Domina:
C Major Penta* G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5
C Minor Penta G3 / C4 Eb4 F4 G4 Bb4 C5 Eb5
Pygmy G3 / C4 D4 Eb G4 Bb4 C5 D5
Raga Desh G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 B4 C5 D5
Blues Penta Gb3 / C4 Eb4 F4 Gb4 Bb4 C5 Eb5
Ionian Penta G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5
Dorian Penta G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 Bb4 C5 D5
Mixolydian Penta G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 A4 C5 D5
*Standard Tuning
All tunings in A=440
Here is a list of scales that are easy to tune on the Domina:
C Major Penta* G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5
C Minor Penta G3 / C4 Eb4 F4 G4 Bb4 C5 Eb5
Pygmy G3 / C4 D4 Eb G4 Bb4 C5 D5
Raga Desh G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 B4 C5 D5
Blues Penta Gb3 / C4 Eb4 F4 Gb4 Bb4 C5 Eb5
Ionian Penta G3 / C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5
Dorian Penta G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 Bb4 C5 D5
Mixolydian Penta G3 / C4 D4 F4 G4 A4 C5 D5
*Standard Tuning
All tunings in A=440
$299.00
359.00
Item #: KL10MH
Cool clear tones reflecting nature's energy and rhythms. Whether you are a beginner musician or a professional musician, this is the instrument for you!
Mahogany thumb piano, 4.9" x 6.9", 10 steel keys.
The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber.
To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs.
The longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their length, and therefore their pitch.
Mahogany thumb piano, 4.9" x 6.9", 10 steel keys.
The thumb piano originates in Africa. It is also known as the mbira, kalimba or likembe. The metal keys are mounted on a wooden box that acts as the resonating chamber.
To play, rest the thumb piano on the fingers of both hands and hold it between your palms. Then pluck the keys with your thumbs.
The longer keys have lower pitches and shorter keys have higher pitches. The keys can be adjusted by tapping them in or out to adjust their length, and therefore their pitch.
$39.90
49.90
Item #: GSAR04Y
Hand made gong stand constructed of sheesham including a 4 inch Yun gong. The Yun gong is our smallest gong made with traditional methods by artisans in China from a bronze alloy which is roughly 80% copper and 20% tin. Comes with a beater and is fully assembled.
$51.70
59.90
Item #: BAGDRT
Black sheesham. Royal Stewart Tartan cover with Rexine bag, turned nickeled ferrules and sole. This Roosebeck Bagpipe set has a Rexine bag. Rexine is a soft, synthetic, material designed to be air tight and to feel like high quality suede. The Rexine bag features a contoured goose neck for better airflow. Unlike the natural leather bag, the Rexine bag requires no breaking in period, and no seasoning. We think all pipers will appreciate the design, the texture and the lighter weight of this set with its Rexine bag. Includes 2 cane pipe chanter reeds, 1 set of aluminum drone reeds with carbon fiber tongues and thread. Approximately 40" x 20".
$252.00
279.00
Item #: PSRARR
This right-handed psaltery has 30 steel strings, ranging F4-Bb6. Constructed with a spruce soundboard on a body of lacewood. The single sound hole features an intricately carved sheesham rosette. It ships with a psaltery bow, tuning tool and rosin.
The Bowed Psaltery is a beautiful sounding melody instrument producing a clear and ethereal sound. The psaltery is also a very easy to play. The psaltery bow is held in the dominate hand and only one string is played at a time, being bowed between the Hitch Pins. You may choose to play your psaltery with two bows, one in each hand. With that technique, each bow plays one side of the instrument.
Playing the Psaltery may seem daunting until you understand the placement of the notes. Look at the psaltery and you will see the Hitch Pins along one side are evenly spaced (like white keys on a piano). On the opposite side the Hitch Pins are arranged in groups of 3 and 2 with spaces between (like the black keys on a piano). Bowing the evenly spaced strings plays the natural notes. Sharps and flats are played by reaching the bow over to the opposite side of the instrument. A Right-Handed Psaltery has the natural notes on the right side, the Left-Handed Psaltery has the natural notes are on the left side.
The Bow must be rosined before it can play the strings. To rosin up the bow, rough up the surface of the new rosin, a key or nail file works will. Rosin the ends of the hairs first, in short fast strokes, then rosin the full length from end to end. Rotate the rosin cake under the hairs as you drag the bow across. This rotation will maintain a flat surface and prevent a deeply grooved rosin which can damage bow hairs. A properly rosined bow will have rosin powder evenly distributed throughout the hair. Never handle the hair of the bow with your hands. Oils from your skin will leave permanent slick spots that will inhibit retention of the rosin powder.
Clean your bow with a soft dry cloth after each use. Occasionally, wipe the playing area of the strings. Rosin which is allowed to accumulate too heavily, especially on the undersides of the strings, will adversely affect the tone and playability of the instrument. The Roosebeck Microfiber Polishing Cloth is sold separately, and is perfect for cleaning the bow (item code RBSMFPI).
Broken or loose hairs are not uncommon and will not affect the playing characteristics of the bow. If a hair breaks do not to pluck it out. Carefully cut the hair, leaving a little bit at both ends.
Tuning: F4 - Bb6
Overall dimensions: 7.5" in width by 20.5" in length
Body/Bowl: 20.5"x1.5"X7.5"
Strings at Bridge 5.5" width
Scale Length 17.5 inches longest string
Accessories Included:
Psaltery bow
Tuning tool
Rosin
The Bowed Psaltery is a beautiful sounding melody instrument producing a clear and ethereal sound. The psaltery is also a very easy to play. The psaltery bow is held in the dominate hand and only one string is played at a time, being bowed between the Hitch Pins. You may choose to play your psaltery with two bows, one in each hand. With that technique, each bow plays one side of the instrument.
Playing the Psaltery may seem daunting until you understand the placement of the notes. Look at the psaltery and you will see the Hitch Pins along one side are evenly spaced (like white keys on a piano). On the opposite side the Hitch Pins are arranged in groups of 3 and 2 with spaces between (like the black keys on a piano). Bowing the evenly spaced strings plays the natural notes. Sharps and flats are played by reaching the bow over to the opposite side of the instrument. A Right-Handed Psaltery has the natural notes on the right side, the Left-Handed Psaltery has the natural notes are on the left side.
The Bow must be rosined before it can play the strings. To rosin up the bow, rough up the surface of the new rosin, a key or nail file works will. Rosin the ends of the hairs first, in short fast strokes, then rosin the full length from end to end. Rotate the rosin cake under the hairs as you drag the bow across. This rotation will maintain a flat surface and prevent a deeply grooved rosin which can damage bow hairs. A properly rosined bow will have rosin powder evenly distributed throughout the hair. Never handle the hair of the bow with your hands. Oils from your skin will leave permanent slick spots that will inhibit retention of the rosin powder.
Clean your bow with a soft dry cloth after each use. Occasionally, wipe the playing area of the strings. Rosin which is allowed to accumulate too heavily, especially on the undersides of the strings, will adversely affect the tone and playability of the instrument. The Roosebeck Microfiber Polishing Cloth is sold separately, and is perfect for cleaning the bow (item code RBSMFPI).
Broken or loose hairs are not uncommon and will not affect the playing characteristics of the bow. If a hair breaks do not to pluck it out. Carefully cut the hair, leaving a little bit at both ends.
Tuning: F4 - Bb6
Overall dimensions: 7.5" in width by 20.5" in length
Body/Bowl: 20.5"x1.5"X7.5"
Strings at Bridge 5.5" width
Scale Length 17.5 inches longest string
Accessories Included:
Psaltery bow
Tuning tool
Rosin
$261.00
289.00
Item #: LT8SRSN
This eight course lute has a natural finish and is made for a right handed player. You can easily attach your own shoulder strap for playing to the end peg.
The body has sheesham staves accented white pinstripes in between. The neck, end peg and tuning pegs are also made out of sheesham. The nut is bone. The mustached bridge is sheesham, a top section of lacewood adds elegance and strength. The sound board is made out of Canadian spruce and the single sound hole has an intricate laser cut design. This lute has 8 nylon frets on neck and 4 finished sheesham frets on sound board. There are 4 nylon wound strings and 11 rectified nylon strings in seven courses of two strings and one course of a single string.
The tuning for this Lute is the normal 8 course tuning, but can vary depending on player preference. We suggest, from high to low: G4, D4, D4, A3, A3, F3, F3, C4, C3, G3, G2, F3, F2, D3, D2.
Accessories included: the book: Learning to Play the Lute" (LUTB) and a padded gig bag.
Important Specifications:
Body/Bowl: 18 inches in length, 7 inches in height and 12.25 inches in width
Neck at Nut: 2.79 inches in width
Neck at Body Joint: 3.3 inches in width
Nut: 2.79 inches in width, .23 inches in height. Made from sheesham and has string slots
Scale Length: 23.68 inches
15 sheesham tuning pegs
The body has sheesham staves accented white pinstripes in between. The neck, end peg and tuning pegs are also made out of sheesham. The nut is bone. The mustached bridge is sheesham, a top section of lacewood adds elegance and strength. The sound board is made out of Canadian spruce and the single sound hole has an intricate laser cut design. This lute has 8 nylon frets on neck and 4 finished sheesham frets on sound board. There are 4 nylon wound strings and 11 rectified nylon strings in seven courses of two strings and one course of a single string.
The tuning for this Lute is the normal 8 course tuning, but can vary depending on player preference. We suggest, from high to low: G4, D4, D4, A3, A3, F3, F3, C4, C3, G3, G2, F3, F2, D3, D2.
Accessories included: the book: Learning to Play the Lute" (LUTB) and a padded gig bag.
Important Specifications:
Body/Bowl: 18 inches in length, 7 inches in height and 12.25 inches in width
Neck at Nut: 2.79 inches in width
Neck at Body Joint: 3.3 inches in width
Nut: 2.79 inches in width, .23 inches in height. Made from sheesham and has string slots
Scale Length: 23.68 inches
15 sheesham tuning pegs
$954.00
1059.00
Item #: LT8DRSN
Eight course lute with natural finish. Features sheesham scalloped staves that have white pinstripes in between on the body. The neck, end peg and tuning pegs/levers are also made out of sheesham. The Nut is made of Bone. The sound board is made out of spruce wood and its one sound hole has an intricate laser cut design. There is also a beautiful laser cut design on the back of peg box. This lute has 8 nylon frets on neck and 4 finished sheesham frets on sound board. The bridge is made out of sheesham with a top plate made out of lace wood and has a mustache shape.
This instrument is made for a right handed player and you can easily attach a strap for playing because of end peg.
The tuning method for instrument is the normal 8 course tuning, but varies depending on player preference: (from high to low) G4, D4, D4, A3, A3, F3, F3, C4, C3, G3, G2, F3, F2, D3, D2.
Accessories included are a padded gig bag and the book, Learning to Play the Lute (LUTB).
Important Specifications:
Body/Bowl: 18 inches in length, 6.5 inches in height and 12 inches in width
Neck at Nut: 2.75 inches in width
Neck at Body Joint: 3.37 inches in width
Nut: 2.75 inches in width. Made from Bone
String at Nut: 2.25 inches in width
String at Bridge: 4 inches in width
Scale Length: 23.5 inches
*15 sheesham tuning pegs/levers
This instrument is made for a right handed player and you can easily attach a strap for playing because of end peg.
The tuning method for instrument is the normal 8 course tuning, but varies depending on player preference: (from high to low) G4, D4, D4, A3, A3, F3, F3, C4, C3, G3, G2, F3, F2, D3, D2.
Accessories included are a padded gig bag and the book, Learning to Play the Lute (LUTB).
Important Specifications:
Body/Bowl: 18 inches in length, 6.5 inches in height and 12 inches in width
Neck at Nut: 2.75 inches in width
Neck at Body Joint: 3.37 inches in width
Nut: 2.75 inches in width. Made from Bone
String at Nut: 2.25 inches in width
String at Bridge: 4 inches in width
Scale Length: 23.5 inches
*15 sheesham tuning pegs/levers
$990.00
1099.00
Item #: GBSR5C
The body is made with alternating staves of lacewood & sheesham on sides & back; in a matte finish. The soundboard is spruce. The neck is lacewood with a sheesham finger board. The frets on the neck are tied nylon, there are 6 sheesham frets on the spruce soundboard. The tuning pegs are sheesham. It has 5 courses of 2 strings each (course 1- 3 nylon and course 2 - 5 nylon & silver wound). The bridge has a sheesham base with lacewood top; the ornate sheesham mustache stands out against the light spruce soundboard. It has one soundhole in the center of soundboard which is exceptionally ornate, 4 layer deep, parchment style rosette.
Suggested tuning is: A,D,G,B,E (range A2 - E5).
Includes a well-padded gig bag with double ended zipper opening on 3 sides for full open lid. There is a pocket, a padded hand grip and shoulder strap. The overall outside of gig bag is 41.5"L X 9"H
X 16"W.
Important Specification:
Body/Bowl: 17.25 inches in length, 4.5 inches in height and 9.6 inches width
Neck at Nut: 1.7 inches in width
Neck at Body Joint: 2 inches in width
Nut: 1.7 inches in width (synthetic)
Strings at the Nut: 1.4 inches in width
Strings at the Bridge: 2.3 inches in width
Scale Length: 25.9 inches (660mm)
Suggested tuning is: A,D,G,B,E (range A2 - E5).
Includes a well-padded gig bag with double ended zipper opening on 3 sides for full open lid. There is a pocket, a padded hand grip and shoulder strap. The overall outside of gig bag is 41.5"L X 9"H
X 16"W.
Important Specification:
Body/Bowl: 17.25 inches in length, 4.5 inches in height and 9.6 inches width
Neck at Nut: 1.7 inches in width
Neck at Body Joint: 2 inches in width
Nut: 1.7 inches in width (synthetic)
Strings at the Nut: 1.4 inches in width
Strings at the Bridge: 2.3 inches in width
Scale Length: 25.9 inches (660mm)
$990.00
1099.00
Item #: SYSTRN
A robust instrument that enhances your music making, the Tahya Ceremonial Systrum is applicable to professional, collegiate and community percussion ensembles. It stands 16-inches high and is handcrafted from sheesham with nickel silver jingles strung on rods deliberately snake-shaped in keeping with its historical aspects.
An objet d'art, it also has artistic merit and can be proudly displayed in your home, classroom, studio, or the workplace for decorative purpose.
Inspired by percussion instruments used in Ancient Egyptian culture, the Tahya Ceremonial Systrum is designed to be used in a variety of ways adding a wonderful new texture to chanting, dancing and/or drumming experiences.
To learn more, visit: hathorsystrum.com
An objet d'art, it also has artistic merit and can be proudly displayed in your home, classroom, studio, or the workplace for decorative purpose.
Inspired by percussion instruments used in Ancient Egyptian culture, the Tahya Ceremonial Systrum is designed to be used in a variety of ways adding a wonderful new texture to chanting, dancing and/or drumming experiences.
To learn more, visit: hathorsystrum.com
$61.80
65.00