6" ABS plastic tamrorim. 6 fixed nickel-plated hooks. Weight: 0.33kg. Izzo Percussion. Possible colors: Black, white, blue, green and yellow. Indicate color preference in the section SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS of the purchase process.
The Xaphoon (pronounced "za foon") is an injection-moulded Xaphoon called "The Pocket Sax" in the key of C. The fingering is very similar to a recorder. It has a two octave chromatic range, and takes a tenor sax reed (included). It comes boxed, with instructions on how to play, a fingering chart, and further information about the instrument. The Xaphoon is for everyone who appreciates awesome sound of the saxophone but doesn't want to carry around a bulky instrument. Its sound falls somewhere between a saxophone and a clarinet, a much richer sound than its size would suggest. The experienced player will find the Xaphoon capable of all the subtle shadings and vibrant power of a saxophone. The beginner will find it fun and easy, and it's good practice for other reed instruments.
Mandola of Portuguese manufacture.
Solid spruce top.
Sapelli sides and bottom.
Steel strings for tuning - (1st) M E, A A, D RE, G G.
Scale length: 470mm.
Matte finish.
Manufacturer: Antonio Pinto Carvalho
as "steel tongue drum", a former member of the "pan drum" family. Its reeds are tuned to a particular scale and are set up to allow an easy left hand-right hand alternate playing around its circular surface. It is very easy to play even for those without previous musical knowledge. It can be played either with the tip of the fingers or mallets.
The Xaphoon is a small wind instrument similar to a sax. What is unique and truly new about the xaphoon is its intense and striking sound.
This is the original Xaphoon made of bamboo and made in Hawaii / USA Brian Wittman, its inventor
The lowest note is Do. It is very simple to play, and very handy and easy to carry. It is one of the smallest and most economical instruments within the family of reed wind instruments. Learning to play the XAPHOON is relatively easy, for both professionals and beginners.
The XAPHOON harmonizes very well with vocals, piano, and other stringed instruments.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE XAPHOON: - 2 octaves - Chromatic - A 440 Hz - Tenor Sax Reed
