Hokema SANSULA AKEBONO A-D-D-A-A-F-E-E-Bb
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Melodic percussion with tongues holds a special place in the world of instruments: they allow quick creation of atmospheres, ostinatos, and short musical phrases without requiring complex technique. This 9-tongue format fits this "plug and play" logic: an expressive percussion instrument designed for improvisation, accompaniment, and discovering melodic playing, while remaining compact and accessible.
Who This Drum/Tongue Drum Is For
This tongue drum is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want to explore melodic percussion without getting lost in settings. It is also well suited for educational workshops, relaxation practices, and musicians (guitarists, pianists, percussionists) looking for a supplementary instrument to enrich an arrangement. In terms of styles, it is especially appreciated in ambient, world music, acoustic accompaniment settings, as well as for rhythmic pads and repetitive patterns.
Features and Innovations
With its 9 tongues, the instrument focuses on the essentials: quick handling and clear reference points. The presence of doubled notes in the tuning (D, A, E) facilitates transitions, enhances playing fluidity, and allows building more stable patterns even with a light touch. The synthetic skin provides consistent behavior against environmental variations, helping to maintain a uniform feel throughout sessions, whether played occasionally or regularly.
Sound
The synthetic skin directly influences the instrument's response: the attack remains clear, the touch is predictable, and the sensation under the fingers (or with mallets) stays consistent. The result is a balanced sound, practical for highlighting both soft strikes and more marked accents without requiring great force.
The tuning A - D - D - A - A - F - E - E - Bb is designed to promote immediate musicality. The duplicates allow naturally falling back on "pillar" notes and improvising with confidence, while providing material to vary patterns. The result is a warm and expressive melodic percussion, ideal for creating atmosphere, supporting a voice, or adding an original color in an acoustic set.
Technical specifications
| Number of blades | 9 |
| Category | kalimba |
| Type | kalimba |
| Material | beech |
| Skin type | Fibre, Synthetic |
| Color | Natural |
| Number of tongues | 9 |
| Type of skin | synthetic |
Questions frequently asked
What is the tuning of the Hokema Sansula Akebono Range?
The tuning of the 9 tines is A - D - D - A - A - F - E - E - Bb. The notes D, A, and E are doubled to facilitate transitions and repetitive patterns.
Is the Sansula Akebono suitable for beginners?
This model is suitable for beginners and intermediate levels thanks to its 9 tines and accessible sound markers. The doubled notes help improvisation without complex adjustments.
What type of membrane does this Sansula use?
A synthetic membrane is used, providing a consistent response to environmental variations.
Can it be played with fingers or mallets?
The synthetic membrane maintains a predictable feel both under fingers and with mallets. The attack remains clear for soft strikes and more pronounced accents. This consistent response does not require great playing strength.
Which musical styles is this Sansula suitable for?
The 9 tines tuned to A, D, F, E, and Bb are suitable for ambient atmospheres, world music, and acoustic accompaniment. The instrument can support a voice or create ostinatos.
