Tinka Tong – Aria (A major, 432 Hz)
The Tinka Tong Aria is the Air element of the Feeltone Elemental Soundscapes collection. Six tongues, A major tuning, 432 Hz reference. A light, joyful sound that lifts the mood and pairs perfectly with the rest of the series and Feeltone monochords in A.
Specifications
- Size: 30 × 12 × 9 cm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
- Material: padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii) and cherry wood (Prunus serotina)
- Number of tones: 6, scale: A – C – E – A – B – C
- Tuning: A major, ARIA tuning
- Reference pitch: 432 Hz
- Accessories: 2 mallets
- Colour profile: yellow
- Finish: hard-wax oil
- Origin: Germany, Feeltone workshop
Sound and character
The Aria's six finely tuned tones create a warm yet uplifting mood. The 432 Hz reference produces a softer, more natural vibration. The A major scale lends a bright, joyful character – ideal when you long for a cheerful, light atmosphere. The fine hardwoods round out the sound with rich overtones.
How to use
- Sound therapy sessions with the energy of air
- Morning or energising meditation
- Companion to yoga and movement-based practice
- Pair it with a Feeltone monochord in A
Why this product
If you favour the 432 Hz reference and you long for a small, A-major drum with uplifting character that matches Feeltone monochords in A, this instrument was made for you. It is also a unique gift for anyone interested in sound therapy or meditation.
Care tips
- Play with your hand, fingers or the supplied mallets
- Try the bouncing technique across several tongues
- Hold the handhole for one-handed play
- Store in a dry place at moderate temperature
- Use only the supplied mallets to keep the tuning clean
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 therapists, sound artists and meditation practitioners. Every instrument is hand-built from certified sustainably sourced woods and finished with natural treatments (hard-wax oil).