Kigonki lulu C Dorian

Kigonki lulu C Dorian with bag and mallets

From the “Steel Tongue Drum” family, the Kigonki is a completely intuitive melodic percussion instrument that can be played by anyone, even without any prior musical knowledge. Entirely handmade in Spain, with great care, this high-quality instrument consists of a steel drum in which sound strips are cut, and it can be played either directly with the hands or with adapted rods . This model “Lulu” presents a unique tuning concept with 8 notes cut on each side of the instrument (16 blades in total), which offer exceptional sustain, beat and harmonic richness. Indeed, its 2 faces are tuned according to the same range, but with a very slight shift between them, which generates a tremolo effect and significantly increases the sound volume of the instrument. This acoustic response is immediate and totally hypnotic! The “Lulu” perfectly illustrates the benefit that such a subtle “detuning” can bring, which manages to create new sounds, similar to harmonized voices emanating from the very body of the instrument. Thus, it has not only 8 notes, but rather multiple frequencies, whose interactions between the different layers of harmonics inspire fluctuation and movement, and generate a “cosmic” sound. In addition, the instrument has a very neat, changing and colorful aesthetic, unique to each Kigonki: a pleasure for the eyes as well as for the ears, which contributes to the joy of playing this instrument of a very high quality .

C Dorian:C – Eb – F -G – A – Bb – C- D

Dimensions

? Diameter: 27 cm

? Height: 14 cm

? Weight: 2.7 kg

? Delivered in its padded carrying case especially adapted (blue, ocher or red color according to arrival), with its two rods with rubber tips and its diagram of plasticized tuning.