Zenko Omega
Perfect - rhythmic - lively
Features:
- 9 tones: Omega - G3 Eb4 G4 Ab4 B4 C5 D5 Eb5 F5
- Dimensions: Diameter: 32 cm, Height 13 cm
- Weight: 2,8 kg
- Material: stainless steel
- Included: bag with shoulder and carrying strap and attached accessory bag made of durable plastic textile, stand ring, 2 mallets made of wood/rubber
- Made in France
The Zenko is a metal slotted drum, also called a tank drum. This melodic percussion instrument is made of stainless steel and is the result of years of research. The surface is copper anodized.
The Zenko is designed for percussive playing. It can be played by hand or with enclosed sticks.
Sound examples
Omega, scale played with a mallet
Omega, scale played by hand
Omega, small improvisation played by hand
Tunings
There are currently 8 different models + 1 chromatic extentension.
- Akebono - G3 C4 D4 Eb4 F4 G4 C5 D5 Eb5
- Equinox - G3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F#4 G4 B4 D5
- Harmony - C4 F4 Ab4 Bb4 C5 C#5 Eb5 F5 G5
- Ionion - A3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4 C5
- Combo - Bb3 C#4 Eb4 F4 F#4 G#4 Bb4 C#
(IONIAN CHROMATIC EXTENSION) - Omega - G3 Eb4 G4 Ab4 B4 C5 D5 Eb5 F5
- Pentatonic C - A3 C4 D4 E4 G4 A4 C5 D5 E5
- Pygmy - C4 D4 Eb4 G4 Bb4 C5 D5 Eb5 G5
- Solstice - B3 C#4 D4 F#4 G4 Bb4 B4 D5 F#5
Information on product safety:
Product: Zenko
Manufacturer: Metal Sounds-350 chemin du perussier-84170 Monteux
Email: info@metalsounds.fr
Publication: before December 2024
Hazard warning:
Fingers can get jammed if they are inserted into the slots or openings
of the drums. It is generally to be avoided that objects or fingers are
inserted into the opening, as this can lead to jamming. The mallets can
be mistaken for lollipops and should not be put in the mouth.