RAV Vast "B Celtic Minor" Handmade Steel Hand Pan Drum - NEW - SHIPS FROM USA

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RAV Vast "B Celtic Minor" Handmade Steel Hand Pan Drum
Includes Soft Carry Case (Black / Red Trim) - Zip Closure with Backpack Straps
Handmade from Russia /
Ships from United States
Description:
Playing the B Celtic Minor is like wandering around the lush sacred groves after the April shower looking for the four-leaf clover. You can hear the notes of Greensleeves while playing this scale. It recreates the traditions of Celtic rhythms that you still can hear in English folk music and old Irish ballades.
The B Celtic Minor has a romantic and slightly melancholic minor voice. It produces a calm and peaceful sound and is really easy to play. This is the scale you can’t really go wrong with as it’s very harmonious.
The B Celtic Minor will become a perfect choice for beginners as it is easy to handle and learn various patterns.  It also works perfectly for a fast-playing style. The B Celtic Minor pairs perfectly a good bunch of RAV drums and other instruments, so it’s gonna be a good choice for a pro to take part in jam sessions.
Parameters:
Notes
B2 F#3 A3 B3 C#4 D4 E4 F#4 A4
Proficiency Level
Easy
Mood
Peaceful and calming
Culture
Celtic
Key
B
Material
0.07" (2 mm) steel
Weight
11 lb (5.9 kg)
Size
20'' (51 cm)
Height
7'' (17 cm)
Coating
Painted
Colour
Blue-green
Ethereal, soothing and calming – that’s how the B Celtic Minor sounds like. If you are a fan of relaxed melancholic melodies, the B Celtic is just what you need (it’s also one of the favourite scales of the RAV brand creator – Andrey Remyannikov).
The B Celtic is a hexatonic variation of classic B Minor scale without the 6th note - G. The notes of the B Celtic Minor are tuned in 2nd, 3rd and 4th octave. You can find the same set of notes repeated in two stacked octaves. The central B has an octave pair – the 4th note on the scale (the second and third notes are paired as well). The adjacent tongues made of 2 mm special steel produce intervals in thirds (either minor or major) creating many harmonious dyads and chords. There are two adjacent F# and A notes that create a minor chord.  If you add C#, you’ll get an F♯ minor triad. With the B Celtic Minor you can also play a B minor chord (tapping D, F# and B), A major chord (playing A, C♯, and E), D major chord (D, F♯ and A). You can try various progressions, loop them and find the ones you like the best (and it will be a hard thing to do as they all sound marvellous).
The B Celtic has a good bunch of relative scales in the RAV family. The B Celtic Double Ding RAV Vast replicates the notes of the B Celtic except the extra bass note on the Ding tuned in A. How to choose between these two scales. The Double Ding will be great for those who are interested in learning techniques. If you take the B Celtic Double Ding scale as a beginner today, the scale will have a lot to provide you tomorrow when you evolve as a musician. The B Celtic Minor will be a good choice if you want to play melodious songs right here, right now without delving into chords.
If you are choosing between these two scales, keep in mind that the Double Ding is just a little bit more complicated to play. So if you are a beginner, you’d better start with the B Minor scale and then move on to the Double Ding.
The D Celtic RAV Vast is relative to the B Celtic as well, but the overall voice of the instrument is higher. There’s also the B Celtic Minor among the RAV Pans. The drums have the same range of notes, however, these are two different musical instruments (tongue drum and handpan), so the same notes will sound totally different (check their online sound samples to compare). Still these two instruments create a wonderful duet (as the RAV Pans were designed to sound harmoniously with the RAV Vasts).
For whom this scale will work
The B Celtic is a great scale if you are just starting out. But the point that the B Celtic Minor works well for beginners doesn’t mean it has nothing to propose for sophisticated players. There are very few notes that sound dissonant (and only one halftone (C#4-D4) but it’s not that prominent). For beginners it means ease to learn as you literally can’t go wrong in the melody you are creating. For the seasoned players it means you can practice fast playing and improvisation. The unique heartwarming sound of the scale makes the B Celtic Minor a good instrument for meditation.
The B Celtic is just perfect for playing with other musicians, especially if they are familiar with pentatonic scales (and most of them are). With the B Celtic you can transpose the song up to a beat using the chords and that will help a lot when playing together with a guitar or keyboard player. The B Celtic Minor also works great with flutes, especially those in the keys of B minor and F# minor.
What about pairing with the RAVs? This steel tongue drum will create a perfect harmonious duet with the B Celtic Double Ding, B Kurd, B RUS and the D Major.
Carry Case Description:
Practical and durable, this case will protect your RAV from rainy weather and will be your best buddy when it comes to playing outside.
Transporting and storing your RAV Vast is easy with the RAV Case. The carrying case specifically created for the RAV Vast drum to keep your drum safe and sound while going out.
This case has a classic black color and elegant design. The outer part of the RAV Case is made of a thick Oxford fabric. This case has backstraps and a handle on the top to carry it easily. It also has thin padding that protects your RAV Vast from some occasional banging when you are traveling, storing it in your car, or using public transport.
The soft cushion inside the RAV Case makes it comfortable to carry as a backpack as you don’t feel the pressure of the RAV Vast drum against you. The bracing system is safe and secure.
Are you afraid of getting your RAV Vast wet? Adjust the outer side of the RAV Vast case. The magnetic outer side is waterproof and will provide perfect protection for your RAV. It allows you to not have it in direct contact between the drum with the material.
Do you like to play the RAV Vast outside? Unfold the waterproof part and sit on the ground, trunk, sand, or any other surface without worrying about it soaking through.
Special hack: put the closed RAV Case on your knees and place the drum upon it. This will provide additional stability for your RAV while playing.
If you have the RAV Mallets, adjust them easily with a fastener on the side of the case.
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