(A-Minor Pentatonic Scale)

The model E218P utilizes the pentatonic scale (five tones to the octave) which is considered to be universal, natural, harmonious, and has no wrong notes.  Non-musicians can play this instrument and it will sound very musical.

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The original ethnic balaphone or balafon instrument uses gourds as resonators.  ​

• Instead of gourd resonators, this instrument use rectangular cavity resonators made from Baltic birch plywood.  

• Bars are made of straight-grained African Padauk. 

• Finish is a semi-gloss, water-based clear coat.

• Has built-in mallet rack.  Yarn wound mallets are included.

• Includes On Stage KS7291XX Ergo-Lok Pro Double X Keyboard Stand (adjustable height).

• Plywood box with hinges and handles provided to protect the instrument.

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Optional Folding Wooden Stand with Casters

The wooden stand provides a means to keep the balaphone in a more permanently set-up condition.  On the stand, the bar height is 32-1/2"

Cost: $300

Model E218P

• Scale: A-Minor Pentatonic
  (A-C-D-E-G)

• Range: Bass E2 to Treble A5

• No. of Notes: 18

• Size: 54" L x 30" D x 8-1/2" H

• Wt: 49 lbs.

• Cost: $2,500

Notes:

1. All "A" pitches have an embedded wooden disc in the middle of the bar for instant pitch recognition.

2. The C pitches have a numbered octave identifier next to the lettered note:

      C3 = Tenor C

      C4 = Middle C

      C5 = Treble C