- ZENKO IONIAN
The ionian scale is a A minor diatonic scale. A A3 in the center will give a deep bass that will be used as a pivot. This scale is very versatile and can be played by beginners or experimented musicians. It fits particularly well with the educational purposes so it's good for schools.
- ZENKO PYGMY
The Pygmy scale is a C minor pentatonic scale with a 7th minor. The C4 note in the center gives a medium bass that is used as a pivot. This scale is a pentatonic mode (5 notes that are repeated) that comes from Africa. It will fit perfectly with manu ethnic instruments. A beloved scale by World Music musicians.
- ZENKO HARMONY
The Harmony scale is a very versatile scale that combines a C minor and a C# major scale. The C4 note in the center gives a medium bass that is used as a pivot. It offers a large range of different chords bringing inspiration to the musician. This scale is a Metal Sounds creation, just try it!
- ZENKO SOLSTICE
The Solstice scale is based upon an G open tune chord (D G B D) and can be played in a major or minor mode (with the Bb). The B3 note in the center gives a medium/low bass that is used as a pivot. The sharp and flat notes that are around this basic chord gives this model all its richness. For musicians of all level.
- ZENKO OMEGA
The Omega scale is a G major scale mainly composed with natural notes. The G3 note in the center gives a deep bass that is used as a pivot. The sprirt of this scale is close to the Middle East harmonies, using many half-tones that offer several interesting combinations. surprising and mysterious, this scale is a Metal Sounds creation.
- ZENKO C PENTATONIC
The Penta C is a C major pentatonic scale. A A3 in the center will give a deep bass that will be used as a pivot. This scale is a pentatonic mode (5 notes that are repeted), it be played by beginners or experimented musicians. Perfect to play with other instruments in a C major harmony, this is a highly energetic range.
about METAL SOUNDS
The Metal Sounds company has been created in october 2011 after 5 years of researchs and partnership between Philippe Maignaut and the Djoliba music store around the creation and the development of the Spacedrum.
The Metal Sounds’ purpose is to build and sell metal melodic percussion instruments, as handpans (Spacedrum®), steelpans (steeldrums) and tongue drums(Zenko®) . Passionated by music and creation, we are specialized in the metal shaping. Thanks to many years of experience we propose high quality instruments.
As Art craftmen we’re making our instrument only on order. Our expert advices and the follow-up to your order come in addition to our know-how.
Our customers is composed of musicians, therapists, associations, music high schools... And also novices interested in this new kind of music instruments.
