Sansula Basic | Heavenly A Tuning

The Sansula Basic is a kalimba featuring a resonating membrane, crafted by the German workshop HOKEMA. Nine tuned tines in the Heavenly A tuning produce a soft, rich sound that you bring to life with a gentle flick of your fingers - no musical background needed.

The tones are tuned to harmonize naturally. You can therefore improvise freely and try any combination without having to worry about playing a wrong note.

Key Features

• Nine tines tuned in Heavenly A - tones harmonize naturally
• Body made of solid American cherry, frame made of European beech
• Free from tropical wood, treated with vegetable linseed oil

How to Play the Sansula Basic

You play the tines by plucking with your thumbs or fingers, freely and without having to follow any set pattern. The membrane underneath gives the sound a delicate, vibrating timbre that you can also modulate by how you hold the instrument. It is ideal for playing at home, meditation, yoga, and subtle sound exploration in music education.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 198 × 155 × 67 mm
• Weight: approx. 320 g
• Packaging dimensions: 270 × 213 × 79 mm
• Weight incl. packaging: approx. 595 g
• Body: solid American cherry
• Frame: European beech
• Membrane: cellulose
• Tines: spring steel
• Tuning: Heavenly A 440 Hz (A - C# - D - G# - A - F# - E - E - B)

Who the Sansula Basic Is For

The Sansula Basic is designed for playing at home, meditation, or personal moments accompanied by a sweet and gentle sound. The cellulose membrane is a more delicate component; therefore, we do not recommend this model for children, schools, or frequent handovers between different players. For these purposes, we recommend the more robust Sansula Renaissance.

Why Choose the Sansula Basic from Us

• You can try the instrument in person at our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou
• We offer an audio sample for each instrument
• We will advise you on whether the Basic, Renaissance, or Deluxe is right for you
• Over 25 years of experience in selecting musical instruments for relaxation and sound exploration

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need musical experience to play the Sansula Basic?

No. The instrument is crafted so that anyone can truly play it - the tones are tuned to always harmonize with each other.

Is the Sansula Basic membrane fragile?

Yes, the cellulose membrane is a more sensitive component. For frequent use by children, in schools, or when shared among multiple players, we recommend the Sansula Renaissance model.

What is the tuning of the Sansula Basic?

Heavenly A at a frequency of 440 Hz, notes A - C# - D - G# - A - F# - E - E - B