Hokema Sansula (Basic)

Description Handmade with quality, eco-friendly wood, the beautiful Sansula makes a wonderful addition to any sound healing instrument collection or for just having fun. The Sansula is an innovation of the kalimba, patented by Peter Hokema. The Sansula is essentially a kalimba suspended on a drum head which produces a longer, more resonant sound. The kalimba is a metal-tined instrument played by plucking the tines with the thumb. There are endless versions of kalimbas in all shapes and variations. This versatile instrument originated from sub-Saharan Africa and is a form of the lamellophone.   Technical details Sound: The vibrations of the kalimba tines are amplified in different ways. You can use a resonator, traditionally a hollow vessel such as a gourd from a calabash tree or simply a piece of solid wood. The vibrations of the Sansula are a little different to the kalimba, due to the drum head-like membrane and frame. These vibrations are first ‘stored’ in a wooden block and, from there, transmitted to the resonating membrane. The sound is far more prolonged than via other means of amplification. You can also create a ‘wah-wah’ effect by covering and uncovering the lower part of the frame after playing some notes. For example, by using a tabletop or your lap to create the effect. (Watch video below for demonstration) Due to the tuning, the octaves are adjacent. Consequently, it’s easy to coax a superb, soft, warm sound rich with overtones from the instrument. Now the Sansula Basic is also available in the four Koshi Chimes Tunings, Terra, Aqua, Aria & Ignis, so now you can play your Sansula Basic very harmoniously with Koshi Chimes! Tuning/Fundamental Note: – A minor 440Hz or 432Hz ( A – C – C – A – A – F – E – E – B ) – Koshi Terra 432Hz ( G – C – C – G – G – F – E – F – B ) – Koshi Aqua 432Hz ( A – D – D – A – A – G – F – F – B ) – Koshi Aria 432Hz ( A – C – C – A – A – G – E – E – B ) – Koshi Ignis 432Hz ( G – B – B – G – G – E – D – D – A ) Uses: The Sansula is easy to use and can even be played by children. It is a popular choice for sound healers and anyone interested in sound healing, sound meditation or any form of relaxing meditative music. Membrane material: Cellulose Dimensions: 198 x 155 x 67 mm Origin: Southern Africa Made in: Germany   Listen to the Hokema Sansula (Basic)     Care: Keep your Sansula in a dry area, away from moisture. Avoid any extreme temperatures. Clean it regularly using a soft cloth or brush to remove dust and debris from the keys. Caution: Small children may love the Sansula Basic, but the membrane is unsuitable as it can be easily damaged with ‘wild play’. A more robust version of the Sansula instrument would be more appropriate for little ones. We recommend the Rennaissance (Melody) or Sansula Deluxe, which have stronger membrane types.   Explore the full range of kalimbas Shop All Kalimbas