The Monolini Monochord in C tuning is the overtone-rich, major-character version of the series. It creates a bright, serene, open mood — an excellent choice for morning practice, cheerful meditation and joyful sound work.
Specifications
- Tuning: C (major character)
- Dimensions: approx. 72 × 21 × 11 cm
- Weight: approx. 1.9 kg
- Materials: cherry wood frame, ash wood soundboard
- Strings: 21 (11 overtone, 5 bass, 5 fifth)
- Origin: Germany
- Finish: natural hard-wax oil
Sound and character
The C tuning offers an overtone-rich, major-leaning sound. The overtone carpet is brighter, the bass is present but the overall picture moves upward, light and clear. Many people find the sound of the C-tuned Monolini cheerful and uplifting.
How to use
- Morning attunement, daily start practice
- Cheerful, lively meditation
- Sound baths and sound massage where a bright, cheerful sound is wanted
- Livelier phases of group sound work
- Creative musical improvisation
Why this product
The C tuning is recommended for those wanting serene, open-character sound work and drawn to upward-moving, bright sound. An excellent complement for sound bath facilitators and sound massage practitioners alongside a deeper, minor-leaning Monolini.
Care tips
- Try faster, more rhythmic plucking — the C tuning handles lighter, playful articulation well.
- Place on a cushion or in your lap to allow free vibration.
- Check the tuning regularly.
- Store in a room with stable temperature and normal humidity.
About Feeltone
Feeltone is a craft instrument workshop in Lassan, northern Germany, founded by Ingo Böhme. For more than two decades they have built 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 sustainably sourced woods and finished with natural hard-wax oil.