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SCALE TYPES

Pentatonic (5-tone) Scale (using notes from 12-tone equal)

My interest in the pentatonic scale started in xxxx with...

D-F-G-A-C (D-minor pentatonic) and F-G-A-C-D (F major pentatonic)

C maj scale: C-D-E -F-G-A-B- C <-- remove the 3rd and the 7th = 1-2-4-5-6-1

1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8

Rhythmic Contra-Bass Marimba (1997)

Model: D113P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 13 Notes | 2-1/3 Octaves | D1 to G3

Client: Property of "Rhythmic Jam" Group

Donated to: Thousand Oaks High School

Rhythmic Contra-Bass Marimba (1997)

Model: D113P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 13 Notes | 2-1/3 Octaves | D1 to G3

Client: Property of "Rhythmic Jam" Group

Donated to: Thousand Oaks High School

(This was a product of design evolution in various stages)

[1996] Redwood Marimba Sample "Blues" (6-Note Version)

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[1998] RhythmicJam "Verotica" (13-Note Expanded Version)

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Evolution of a Design

03 Poppin' Wood

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06 Verotica

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Instrument Description Sheet

How to Assemble

Rhythmic Bass Marimba (2003)

Model: D111P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 11 Notes | 2 Octaves | G1 to G3

Client: Jessie M.

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Children's Tenor Marimba (2003)

Model: D36P | D-Major Pentatonic [D-E-G-A-C] | 6 Notes | 1 Octave | D3 to D3

Client: Liza S.

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Instrument Description Sheet

Children's Bass Marimba (2003)

Model: D26P | D-Major Pentatonic [D-E-G-A-C] | 6 Notes | 1 Octave | D2 to D3

Clients:

Horizon Hills Adult Education

Thousand Oaks City Center Day Care

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Rhythmic Contra Bass Marimba (2006)

Model: D116P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 16 Notes | 3 Octaves | D1 to D4

Client: Chuck Jonkey

*** Song duet using both above and below instruments ***

[L] Monica Banta: Bass Marimba (shown above) , [R] Chris Banta: Lead Marimba (shown below)

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Rhythmic Bass Marimba (2006)

Model: D211P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 11 Notes | 2 Octave | D2 to D4

Client: Chuck Jonkey

(This is a product of design modification in various steps.)

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Rhythmic Contra Bass Practice Marimba (2009)

Model: D116P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 16 Notes | 3 Octaves | D1 to D4

Client: Chuck Jonkey

Novelty Mini-Marimba (2009)

Model: D46P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 6 Notes | 1 Octave | D4 to D5

Client: "Rhythmic Jam" Group

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Model: A217P Tenor Marimba

A-Minor Pentatonic [A-C-D-E-G] | 17 Notes | 3-1/5 Octave | A2 to C6

Model: E218P Semi-Bass Balaphone Marimba

A-Minor Pentatonic [A-C-D-E-G] | 18 Notes | 3-3/5 Octave | E2 to C6

Children's Bass Marimba (2009)

Model: D211P | D-Major Pentatonic [D-E-G-A-C] | 11 Notes | 2 Octave | D2 to D4

Client: Horizon Hills Adult Education Center

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"Zebrawood" Bass Marimba (2010)

Model: G119P | D-minor Pentatonic [D-F-G-A-C] | 19 Notes | 3-1/2 Octaves | G1 to D5

Client: CCBANTA Estate

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Tenor Marimba (2018)

Model: A217P | A-minor Pentatonic [A-C-D-E-G] | 17 Notes | 1 Octave | A2 to C?

Client: Munyungo Jackson

Available for rent from

LA Percussion Rentals

Tenor Balaphone/Marimba with Bass Extension (2019)

Client: LA Percussion Rentals

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.

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

Add Bass Unit Extension

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:

All "A" pitches have an embedded wooden disc in the middle of the bar for instant pitch recognition.
The C pitches have a numbered octave identifier next to the lettered note: