Tinka Tong – Aria (A major, 440 Hz)
The Tinka Tong Aria is the Air element of the Feeltone Elemental Soundscapes collection, with the standard 440 Hz tuning. Six tongues, A major scale – joyful, light, uplifting sound that fits other instruments 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: 440 Hz
- Accessories: 2 mallets
- Colour profile: yellow
- Finish: hard-wax oil
- Origin: Germany, Feeltone workshop
Sound and character
The Aria's six fine tones bring a warm yet bright, energetic character. The 440 Hz international tuning means it combines without trouble with piano, guitar or any standard-pitched instrument. The pentatonic arrangement allows intuitive play.
How to use
- Sound therapy, meditation, yoga
- Joint music-making with other instruments (440 Hz reference)
- Group sessions where you play together with others
- Morning energising ritual
Why this product
If the 440 Hz international standard matters to you and you are looking for the joyful energy of the Air element in the Tinka Tong family, this is the ideal version. The same craft quality, just a different pitch reference – easier integration with other instruments.
Care tips
- Use it as accompaniment to a Feeltone monochord in A
- Play with your hand, fingers or the supplied mallets
- One-handed play is possible by holding the handhole
- Use only the supplied mallets to protect the tuning
- Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture
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).