Rawa 12-note C Major Handheld Chime
Rawa 12 note C Major Handheld Chime
Hand Made in Moldova by Nazar Drums
The Rawa is a new variation of instrument from the family of tubular chimes musical instruments, or metallophones. Until now they are produced in a few handmade music workshops, and every workshop builds the instrument in its own way and gives its own name for it. For our unique variation and instrument, we have given the name “Rawa”. There are most known other names for similar tubular chimes - Daiva, Diatonic, Dyvia.
The main difference of this type of metallophone is the way of fixing the tubes together – with the Rawa, you can hold the instrument in your hand, move and walk with it. Therefore, it is very practical to use in sound healing sessions as you approach very close to the person with the instrument so that the high frequency vibrations are really felt.
In addition, it is just nice to have it in every family, for kids, for friends. You don't have to be a musician at all, everybody is able to get nice sounds and beautiful melodies very easily.
Specifications and tonality
C major (C D E F G A B C D E F G) - it's a “chakra” tonality, it has 7 notes and is in the right order exactly corresponding to chakra position. Every special note corresponds to a chakra.
C major Rawa, 12 aluminium tubes:
longest – 53 cms, shortest – 29 cms
Tube diameter –2.5 cms
Tube thickness –1.5 mm
Weight – 1.8 kg
How it is made
The Rawa tubular chimes are made from 12 differing lengths of aluminum tubing attached horizontally so that you can hold them in one hand. The tubes are fixed with a strong rope, and attached at the top and bottom to two pieces of wood used for holding the instrument. The wooden stick with artificial leather is included in the set (it is similar to a tibetian singing bowl stick).
The most important thing in building the Rawa is to tune the notes correctly and to be very precise about it. In the end, it gives harmonious and amazing combinations of sound, very pleasant for the human ear. I pay the most attention to the tuning so that in the end, the sound of my Rawa is clean and amazing.
For whom and for what is this chime?
**For healing sessions, sound therapy:
As stated already, it is very useful for healing and any sound therapist can use tubular chimes in their practice. If you have handheld tubular chimes, it is even more practical.
**For retreats, meditations:
If you organize a spiritual event or practice, as part of a morning meditation or yoga practice, there are many moments when you will want to benefit from such a calming sound.
**At yoga studios:
It is a nice piece of the decor and spiritual attributes in your yoga studio. You can incorporate this beautiful sound during shavasana, for example.
**For musicians:
It has perfect tuning, you can easily transport and install it on the stage, and make your melodies more interesting.
**Office stuff, gift for your partners:
Have a short peaceful break with a calming sound after a hard day with stress. It gives a person peace and renews their energy.
**For families:
It’s a nice gift for the whole family, one more piece of creativity in your house. Kids love to play it, friends will be interested to see and get beautiful sounds. It's a good piece of home decor.
Shipping Rates
Canada : Free shipping
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