Sansula Basic | Pygmy Tuning A 440 Hz

Sansula Basic is a kalimba with a resonance membrane crafted by the German manufacture HOKEMA. Nine tuned tines in Pygmy A tuning produce a soft and rich sound that you bring to life with a gentle pluck of your fingers - no musical knowledge required.

The tones are tuned so that they naturally harmonize with each other. You can therefore freely improvise and try any desired combinations without having to worry about a false note.

Key Features

• Nine tines tuned in Pygmy A - tones harmoniously resonate together
• Body made of solid American cherry, frame made of European beech
• Free of tropical wood, treated with plant-based linseed oil

How to Play the Sansula Basic

You bring the tines to life by plucking with your thumbs or fingers, freely and without the need to follow a specific procedure. The membrane beneath the instrument adds a soft, shivering timbre to the sound, which you can also influence by how you hold the instrument in your hands. It is suitable for playing at home, meditation, yoga, as well as gentle work with sound 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: Pygmy A 440 Hz (A - D - D - A - A - F - E - E - C)

Who is the Sansula Basic Suitable For

Sansula Basic is intended for playing at home, meditation, or personal moments with a lovely and gentle sound. The cellulose membrane is a more sensitive component, and therefore we do not recommend this model for children, schools, or frequent rotation of different players. For these purposes, we recommend the more robust Sansula Renaissance.

Why Choose the Sansula Basic with Us

• You can personally try out the instrument in our showroom in Jablonec nad Nisou
• We offer a sound sample for every instrument
• We will advise you whether Basic, Renaissance, or Deluxe is more suitable for you
• Over 25 years of experience in selecting musical instruments for relaxation and playing with sound

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need musical experience for the Sansula Basic?

No. The instrument is built so that truly anyone can play it - the tones are tuned in such a way that they 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 alternating multiple players, we recommend the Sansula Renaissance model.

What is the tuning of the Sansula Basic?

Pygmy A at a frequency of 440 Hz, tones A - D - D - A - A - F - E - E - C