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'HAPI' stands for Hand-Activated Percussion Instrument. The HAPI Drum is the creation of Grahm Doe and Trish Kelly from Oakhurst, California. It is ideal for both melodic jamming and playing percussive beats. The unique tones are created by a tuned vibrating tongues of steel; the concept is similar to that of a wooden tongue drum. When a tongue is quickly and lightly struck by a finger or mallet it vibrates, creating sound waves.

    What Makes the HAPI Drum Unique

bulletAnyone can play! The HAPI is ideal for both melodic jamming and playing percussive beats. The drum head layout makes it easy to jump right into grooving rhythms. Enjoy creating a soothing harmonic journey with your HAPI. You will love being able to add a melodic component to your beats. An intuitive arrangement to the notes makes it easy to explore new musical horizons. It's a great way for budding  music students to produce a great sound, even as they learn. The strong meditative tones are calming and great for relaxing any time.  Its sturdy compact design allows you to take it outside to enjoy it in nature. Your next camping trip won't be complete without a HAPI drum around the campfire. It is recommended to play the HAPI with the pads of your fingers. A wide range of sounds can be created with different techniques. Playing by hand connects you with the drum in the way that traditional drums are enjoyed. A minimal amount of force creates a big sound on these drums. We also supply each drum with mallets specifically designed to bring out a pure tone. It is best to play this drum in your lap or on a surface that is not wood.

 

bulletTone Production: The unique tone of the HAPI is created by a tuned vibrating tongue of steel. The concept is similar to that of a wooden tongue drum; when a tongue is quickly and lightly struck with the finger or mallet it vibrates, creating sound waves.   A true rectangular shape rather than the usual 'tongue' shape of each tab and the ideal height-to-width ratio for each note produces optimal vibration and thus a clearer sound.  On top of that,  the patented note arrangement layout causes each note when struck  to excite surrounding notes that are musically compatible. This adds to the harmonic spectrum of the tones.   This sound creation is similar to that of singing bowls or musical bells which resonate multiple harmonic overtones.  The body of the drum acts as a resonating chamber which adds depth to the note. The opening port in the bottom serves three functions. First, it allows sound to escape which increases the volume. It releases the tone from the body so the notes do not overlap too much, which is especially desirable in faster playing. Finally, it allows the player to open or close the port with their lap (if it is being held that way) to choose different resonance levels for varying effect. A breakthrough proprietary dampening technique is built in to the drum body which provides excellent resonance and keeps the drum sound from becoming discordant and 'ringy'. Each drum is hand-tuned to perfection by the inventors and receives its own serial number.      
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bulletChoices of Key and Scale The HAPI Drums are available in the D or E scale with 8 notes. We use a pentatonic scale (5 notes per octave) or an integral hexatonic scale (6 notes per octave). You can play any note combination and still produce a beautiful sound without a musical background. HAPI drums come in Major, Minor, Akebono, Pygmy, or Integral scales. The Major scale produces a happy carefree sound. The Minor scale produces a soulful introspective sound. Akebono is a Japanese scale with a mystical sound; Pygmy is an African scale with a smooth and uplifting tone. The HAPI Integral scale is a combination of all the notes in the popular Akebono and Pygmy scales. This scale was pioneered by PanArt for the Integral HANG Drum and produces a mellow flowing sound.

SOUND SAMPLES

Click to hear the HAPI drum scales of each key

KEY OF E

KEY OF D



 



 



 



 



 

                    AND HERE ARE SOME VIDEO LINKS!!!    E minor solo       E Pygmy/AkebonoDuet      'African Storm' composition 

THERE ARE ALSO SOME HAPI SOUNDS RECORDED ON THE PEARL MOUNTAIN    MUSIC PAGE:    | Promote Your Page Too
                                                                                                                                                                                     

bulletSpecifications: The HAPI Drum dimensions are 12" across by 8" high.
bullet Drums are constructed of powder coated steel+
bullet Weight is 12 lbs.
bullet Each drum comes with a pair of rubber mallets, specifically handmade for the HAPI.
bullet Also included is a handbook that outlines playing techniques and practice exercises.
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bulletAccessories: The HAPI Travel Bag is sized to fit the HAPI Drum perfectly.
bullet It's made from super-durable nylon fabric, ultra thick padding and heavy duty zippers.
bullet Collapsible, compact design with strong sewn-in shoulder strap.
bullet Safely take your HAPI Drum wherever you go!

           Extra Mallets specifically made for the HAPI Drum are also available.


Pricing

*Extra shipping charges apply.  Orders placed within the US will be delivered via UPS and will incur a $25 shipping fee (these HAPIs are heavy!). Please contact Pearl Mountain for shipping charges on orders outside the US.

All orders will be processed through PAYPAL. When you hit the "Add to Cart" Button, you will be directed to a secure Paypal site to view your shopping cart. Hitting the "Proceed to Checkout" button will direct you through the process to make a secure payment.

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HAPI MAJOR SCALE*
 
HAPI MINOR SCALE*

 
HAPI INTEGRAL SCALE*
 
HAPI AKEBONO SCALE*
 
HAPI PYGMY SCALE*
 
NYLON HAPI TRAVEL BAG  $38.00 
EXTRA HAPI MALLETS         $16/ pr  
 
Think this is great but want to take it to the next level? Check out the next generation; the HAPI UFO has landed! What about a smaller, lighter higher-pitched version? Explore the possibilites of the HAPI SLIM!

 

 

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Last modified: 11/29/11