The tuning of this 12-note "bala bambara" balafon is based on the C major pentatonic scale (C - D - E - G - A). Our 12-note pentatonic balafons are intended for balafonists who appreciate the tonal performance of a high-quality, perfectly tuned instrument.
The balafon comes from Burkina Faso. They are designed by craftsmen who have passed on the know-how of their ancestors from father to son. The tonewood of these balafons is carved from the wood of trees that have died of old age for several years, of which only the heartwood ("heartwood") remains. They are then burned to remove any liquid or bacteriological substances, which gives them beautiful and lasting sounds.
The bars are attached with nylon string, so no animal skins at all.
Height: 17 to 18 cm and 21 to 23 cm
Length: approx. 73 cm
Length of the smallest tonewood: 27 to 29 cm
Length of the largest tonewood: 43 to 45 cm
Weight: 4.5 to 5.5 kg
comes with a matching pair of mallets
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