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Article on Garrahand Drum:

Instrument: The Garrahand is a modern, electric version of the Hang or Steeldrum. It is easy to play, electric, and creates a deep and hypnotic sound. It's application is equally as important in both the world of professional music and the world of sound-meditation, music therapy, and healing. The garrahand has been widely adopted around the world as one of the top music-therapy devices in cases of mental rehabilitation, and also is a favorite instrument of popular commercial artists who use it in albums and on tour.

It has a round body molded of steel-chromium which, when taps with the finger tips creates soft tonal sustained harmonics. The panels on the top half of the dome produce seven distinct notes, while the underside of the body produces a sound similar to that of a Tibetan bowl. There is an electroacoustic output microphone inside the belly of the drum, allowing the sound to be digitally recorded or amplified with the use of a microphone cable.

The drum is tunable to different scales for effect and therapeutic value. This also allows a combination of two garrahand drums to produce 14 total notes. It's design is easily portable and durable, for use in schools or for traveling musicians.

Therapeutics: Since the invention of the Garrahand drum, it has been widely adopted as a music-therapy device.

Acclaim: Several music publications around the world have done feature articles on the Garrahand, highlighting its unique features and design.

References: www.garrahand.com

Endorsers: English Percussionist, Pete Lockett: http://www.petelockett.com/about.html