Create your own daily break.
MIND BALANCING TOOL
The Balafon
Balafon is a musical instrument from Africa where it is traditionally made using dried gourds for resonance. At Woodpecker’s Music we have re-engineered the build of a traditional balafon. We have designed a new resonance chamber, which maintains vibrancy of sound and at the same time provides lightness, portability, and a modern design.
Playing the Balafon is a chance to calm down and take a break from daily inertia. As you play you will feel your mind become lively and curious to explore the world of sounds.
Handmade
Every instrument along with its bag and the wool-padded mallets is made by hand. The notes of the Balafon are precisely tuned in three tuning stages - this way its wood gets enough time to settle in its new form and the instrument remains in tune for a long time.
Pentatonic
The Balafons are tuned in pentatonic scales where every one note is in harmony with the rest. That’s why it is surprisingly simple to play, and even those with no musical wisdom can enjoy its harmonious sounds.
Light & portable
Rolled down into a stylish pack the Balafon is ideal for holiday trips or evenings in a park, praised for enriching the atmosphere during the precious cosy evenings at home.
THE STORY
About Ignas
Hope you’re enjoying your visit so far! Read on to learn how our Balafons came to life.
As a student I had immense passion for traveling and playing music. Nature reserves, beaches and river banks and were top spots for my creativity to manifest. Being part of a musical fire performance I was continually surrounded by creative people.
In the midst of my bachelor degree in UK I decided to turn a set of slats from an old bed into what sounds truly unique. That's when the first portable Balafon came to being. Since then this music tool has seen a variety of landscapes and received positive feedback in a number of countries.
I'd like to make this instrument available worldwide to help people make their days more vibrant and creative. Now with a team of five we're on a mission to make this happen. Our future vision entails building completely new musical instruments with unique sound and modern design.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR FEEDBACK
The instruments are currently being made. If you’d like to get one please leave your contact details below and we will get in touch with you shortly. Warm welcome for any feedback, ideas and suggestions!