Hokema - Sansula Basic
Tuning: A minor ( A - C - C - A - A - F - E - E - B )
Membrane material: cellulose
Dimensions: 198 x 155 x 67 mm
Weight: 320 g
The Sansula - a patented innovation of the firm Hokema - is an innovative development of the kalimba (also known as Sansa or Mbira) which has its origins in southern Africa. The Kalimba is a metal-tongued instrument, played by plucking the tines with the thumbs. It is found in Africa in uncountable shapes and variations. Whereby the vibrations of the tines are amplified in different ways e.g. over a resonator, a hollow vessel such as a calabash or simply a piece of solid wood. The vibration of the Sansula are first `stored` in a wooden block and from there transmitted to a resonating membrane. The sound produced is far more prolonged than with other means of amplification. Due to the tuning - the octaves are adjacent - a wonderful, soft sound full of overtones can be easily coaxed from the instrument.
Can I change the notes of my Hokema Kalimba or Sansula?
Yes you can! Check out these videos to learn about changing the tines of your Kalimba or Sansula so you can play in a different scale. The tuning post is sold separately.
What are the padded bags like?
Here is a video of the Sansula Bag. Bags are highly recommended if you plan to travel with your Hokema Kalimba or Sansula.