A long-ringing tone from a tube that fits in your hand
The Sonos Tube is made from carefully selected, specially treated aluminium tubing, precisely tuned by the maker to the note C at 512 Hz. When struck, it produces a long-lasting, full, resonant tone - a sound that almost fills the room and can not only be heard but almost felt. It belongs to the tuning system built on A 432 Hz: C 512 Hz is one of the notes of that scale.
The special closable sound chamber
The real speciality of the Sonos Tube is that its sound chamber can be closed after striking. The entire vibration then stops at once - the long-ringing tone can be silenced with a single movement. You decide exactly how long the sound lasts: let it ring freely, or use it as a short, clear signal.
When will you use it?
Beyond sound baths, quiet relaxation sessions and calming background music, the tube is also excellent as a start and end signal for group sessions: its clear tone catches attention while remaining pleasant. Sound practitioners, yoga teachers and anyone looking for a relaxing instrument at home will enjoy it - beginners too, as playing it requires no prior training at all.
Facts and handling
The tube is 29 cm long, 5 cm in diameter and weighs approximately 0.55 kg. It is made in Germany. It is played with a mallet; store it in a dry place and avoid knocking it against hard surfaces so the precise tuning lasts for years.