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The sound of the A Marmara is serene and soothing, like a soft lullaby of a siren swinging on the blue sea waves. It is a minor scale named after Marmara Island and has the most delicate sounds of all the RAV drums. Traditionally, the pan and tongue drum music is associated with slow minor melodies. RAV A Marmara is no exception. So if you are searching for the same feel, this drum will be your dream-come-true-instrument.
The A Marmara is an exceptional scale as it gives you access to the notes no other RAV Vast can provide you with. However, this scale can be played by anyone, regardless of the mastery level, and it will excite beginners and advanced musicians.
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If tuning is not in stock, the waiting time will be 2-5 weeks long after placing the order.
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The A Marmara has a melodic, calming and very relaxing minor sound. Because of the thinner steel (1.5 mm) this RAV drum is made of, the voice of A Marmara is so tender. Besides, it is 1 kg lighter than most of the other RAV Vasts (the weight of the A Marmara is 4.9 kg).
The A Marmara has united the best features of two other RAV Vasts – the Golden Gate and the A Integral. It has the tension of the Integral scale and the nostalgic feel of the Golden Gate, but unlike these two scales, the A Marmara is much easier to deal with. You can think of the A Marmara as the C# tuned scale if you set aside the A2-tuned Ding. This drum has a very similar layout to the one that the A Integral scale has (except the missing G-note). However, notwithstanding the similar note progression, these two scales provide a different mood (major VS minor).
The steel tongues of the A Marmara are tuned in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th octaves. Furthermore, it is a pentatonic scale which means that the same notes are replicated in stacked octaves. Thus, the A Marmara provides a comfortable position of two A notes (the Ding and the left note) to anchor playing.
The A Marmara is a Lydian based scale with changes in the 2nd and 6th notes. All of the notes work well together. Even though this scale has two halftones (G#3-A3, D#4-E4), there aren’t many dissonances. Even the tone fields above the tongues sound great, and no note throws off the entire scale. All of the tongues have all the harmonics very clearly audible on them.
Just like in the Golden Gate RAV Vast, the A Marmara has a couple of movements that define this particular scale, but what you add on top of it gives you variety and melody to whatever you are playing.
You can switch between the minor and major feel by concentrating on different areas on the drum. For example, if you want to get a major feel, all you need to do is just anchor around the higher pitch tongues on the top. And vice versa, go down to the bottom notes to enhance the minor feel.
There are a couple of chord progressions you can play with the scale. But the primary progression is the A (A2-E3-A3) and the triad right below (C#3-G#3-C#4). You can create numerous harmonious melodies anchored around these note progressions (check out the official video to review the techniques).
For whom this scale will work
The A Marmara is a scale that can satisfy people who are just beginning their musical path or getting to know the instrument and seasoned musicians who know notes and chords.
As for the beginners, the A Marmara is really easy to play. Just like the B RUS (RAV Universal scale), the A Marmara is the scale you’ll be able to learn a lot with, just with a more melancholic feeling to it.
Does A Marmara have a chance to become the most favourite RAV drum scale of an experienced musician? Absolutely! This scale can enlarge the spectrum of the musical vocabulary that you possess. This scale has a lot of sharps, which makes the sound unique. The A Marmara has a bunch of notes that are not presented in many other RAV Vasts. The A Marmara shines both in slower and more meditative playing and in very chordal orchestration. There’s a lot of dyads and triads available on this scale that allow you to create engrossing songs.
Among RAV Vast drums, A Marmara pairs well with the D tuned scales. Among other instruments – it sounds well when it’s accompanied with the C# pentatonic minor flutes.
If you have been convinced – do not hesitate and order A Marmara RAV! If you would like to hear it play, visit our virtual player page.
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Good morning world! Rav Vast is the most wonderful instrument I have known and touched. I've never played an instrument. I'm a beginner, but it's wonderful to learn new melodies. One of my dreams has come true. I have Rav Vasta Marmara - these are unique sounds that calm me down and give me a sense of security. Now I'm collecting money to buy a course. Thank you for what you are doing. |
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I have recently bought an A Marmara Rav vast. Every step of the process from purchasing to tracking (one week door to door delivery) to arrival in a well packaged box was super easy and stress free. These guys seem to be running a really professional business. If you are tempted to buy any Rav vast from them, rest assured and take the plunge. As for the drum itself, it is excellent build quality and finish and each note is in perfect tune. The A marmara scale seems basically like an A major 7 chord (A, C#, E, G# with 2 octaves with a beautiful sounding high D# in the scale as well). I am definitely more of a minor preferring person but this scale is far from just major sounding. The resonance and seemingly endless lingering tones give this scale a melancholic, mystical and almost haunting sound. In summary, I am extremely pleased i took the plunge and look forward to many hours of sitting and exploring the beautiful sounds this drum produces. If you still can't decide, all I can say is, you won't be disappointed whatever scale you decide to get. Ravs kick * ! (Drum purchased Nov 2020)
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I’ve been looking for a scale tuned in A key and was thinking of the A Integral vs A Marmara but A Marmara sounded much more harmonious to me so I ended up taking this scale. Thanks to their Virtual player - you can try to play any of their drums online and choose the best rav drum scale. The A Marmara also had this sort of integral feel so I decided at the end I will get 2 scales in 2 A Maramara. I like its melancholic introspective sound and the romantic name too! |