Hokema - Sansula Deluxe

Sansula Deluxe Kalimba – Goat Skin Drum Head and Adjustable Frame for Warm, Expressive Sound Fitted with a natural goat skin hide  Sansula frame with adjustable tension screws. The Tuning A minor with additional tines pitched at B and F., a´, c´´, c´, a´, a, f´, e´, e´´, b´ For children and adults, durable. add a fitted fiberglass reinforced bag to protect your Sansula on the road ,with resonator top for the wah-wah effect on the go. The Sansula Deluxe is a further development of our basic Sansula model. In response to the wishes expressed by many customers, we have fitted it with a robust membrane of genuine goatskin and an adjustable tension device. These modifications greatly increase the range of possibilities of the instrument. While the basic Sansula model is too delicate for use by small children, the Sansula Deluxe can be used in nurseries and music schools without fear of the instrument being easily damaged. The Sansula Deluxe must, however, be handled with the same care as all musical instruments.  The tuning – A-minor with additional tines pitched at B and F – allows wonderful melodies to be produced almost of their own accord, simply by plucking the tines with the thumbs. As all the notes harmonize with each other, beginners also enjoy immediate success with their instruments.  The natural materials used in crafting each of the Deluxe models engender an even richer and warmer sound, while also being more robust. A great instrument for all age groups. Measurements: 7.8 x 6,1 x 2,6 inch High quality wood: Cherrywood for the Kalimba block and beech wood for the frame Download the Sansula Deluxe Manual IMPORTANT how to use the Tension Screws ( just a little bit) A tuning of the membrane is only necessary in exceptional cases and may well not be necessary at all. Do this only when you consider it to be essential. A case in point could be when the instrument has not been played over a long period of time or the memb- rane has been exposed to humidity. First always allow the skin to dry out in a dry and warm enviroment A sign that the membrane is too slack is that tine No.8 (E) is particularly loud. A sign that the membrane is too tight is that tine  No.5 (A) sounds dull and metallic. In this case the screws must be loosened The tuning process in detail A tuning of the membrane should only be carried out in exceptional circumstances and avoided if possible. Turn the Sansula over so that the fine gap between the upper and lower parts of the frame can be seen. Then, using the Allen wrench supplied, turn the screws clockwise in order 2,5,1,6,3,4 (see diagram) until the gap at each point just be- gins to widen. Make sure that the gap is the same at all points around the frame. Now test the sound. If you are not satisfied, turn all the screws in the same order as before, but only in steps of 1/8 turns of the wrench (see diagram again). The sound should be testet after each round. When all the sounds are clear, the tuning procedure is completed. Only tune the membrane as little as necessary. 1/8 turn Watch Videos and Listen to the different tunings and use our Tunning Tool  We have compiled a couple of videos showing you different tuning flavors and how to tune steps, for your B9 or Sansulas. The tuning tool has an indention on the top so you can securely place it at the end of the tine. Then it won't slide when you use a hammer to tap the tuning tool and push the tines in or out. We show you how its done in the videos plus you get to hear the different tuning suggestions.  Create your own Tuning : Download our Tuning PDF that will show you the possible notes and position of the different tines.    Available Add ons ( not included) Sansula Bag Bag reinforced with fiberglass Fully padded on the inside with resonator top for the wah-wah effect on the go Adjustable shoulder-strap Protect your sensual perfectly Lightweight and durable Tunning, Books & Tunning Tools There is a Book for it: The Sansula  book covers a total of 14 different tunings and can be used for the Sansula and the B9. Every tuning contains numerous musical possibilities. The scope and Dynamic goes from dreamy slow, or bluesy-cool to powerful virtuosic. Genres from Folk , Singer/Songwriter to Celtic Pop and Bluegrass ar covered. The 18 pieces presented in this book, will give you examples both on how to use the Kalimba to accompany other instruments and to play the Kalimba as the lead melody instrument. In the audio section of this book, each piece is presented on the CD as a play-along -version in a slow tempo, as well as a recording of a band version in the original tempo played solely by acoustic instruments. Every notated exercise is available as a MP3 file, on the MP3-CD as well as in the corresponding online-library. Numerous external video and audio examples, linked by QR codes, will give you a deeper insight into the presented material