The Monolini Monochord in A tuning is the overtone-rich, minor-flavoured voice of the family. It comes with a tailor-made bag, making it light and comfortable to travel with. Sound bath facilitators, sound massage practitioners and meditation guides often choose this tuning for its intimate, inward-drawing character.
Specifications
- Size: approx. 72 × 21 × 11 cm
- Material: cherry wood frame, ash wood soundboard
- Tuning: A fundamental – 11 overtone strings in a, 5 bass strings in A, 5 fifth strings in e (21 strings total)
- Weight: 1.9 kg
- Finish: natural hard-wax oil treatment
- Accessories: tailor-made water-resistant bag, tuning key, tuner, spare strings, linen cover
- Origin: Germany, handcrafted
Sound and character
The A tuning is rich in overtones with a gentle minor character. Its voice is sensitive, deep yet luminous – many listeners feel that this tuning speaks directly to the heart. It is easy to sing along with and a wonderful companion for contemplative practice.
How to use
Hold the instrument in your lap or place it on the client and play with slow, stroking motions. The outward-curved body follows the body line softly. Use it for personal meditation, sound baths, intuitive singing, sound massage or ceremony.
Why this product
- Overtone-rich, sensitive minor character
- Tailor-made bag – ready for travel and mobile work
- Lightweight at only 1.9 kg
- Cherry-and-ash pairing: durable and musically expressive
- Natural, skin-friendly surface treatment
Care tips
- Allow the instrument to adjust to room climate before playing
- Pluck the strings with fingertips in a soft, swaying rhythm
- Keep it tuned regularly so the minor character stays clean
- Store in the included bag, away from direct sunlight and heating
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop based in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades they have been building monochords, sound beds, sound chairs and ceremonial drums for sound bath facilitators, sound massage practitioners, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand built from certified sustainable woods and finished with natural treatments such as hard-wax oil.