{"title":"Somni Cálix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Somni Sounds Cálix in its exclusive Raven Sounds edition — hand-tuned aluminum sound tools with two notes a fifth apart, plus the padded Cálix carrying case.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somni-sounds-calix-exclusive-raven-sounds-edition","title":"Somni Cálix – Exclusive Raven Sounds Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cálix is a handheld sound healing instrument from Somni Sounds, a small family workshop in Nova Friburgo, Brazil. Each one is cut and shaped from a single sheet of aluminum alloy and hand-tuned to two notes a perfect fifth apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Cálix unusual is what happens when you move it. Strike either wing and sweep the instrument through the air and the sound shifts and modulates with the movement. You can play it stationary like a resonant metal instrument, or move the sound through a room or around a listener — particularly useful in sound baths, yoga and movement classes, and one-to-one sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Raven Sounds edition is made exclusively for us in a dedicated batch. The larger wing is etched with a Raven logo with the Somni Sounds mark on the lower wing. Each Cálix includes a padded handle and double-headed mallet, with soft and hard striking surfaces for different tones and harmonics. Tuned to A=440 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListen to the recording for each tuning above to hear the differences between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTunings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Cálix is tuned to two notes a perfect fifth apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA\/E\u003c\/strong\u003e — low register · approx. 16 × 23 in · 3.1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC\/G\u003c\/strong\u003e — mid-low · approx. 15 × 21 in · 2.4 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD\/A\u003c\/strong\u003e — mid-high · approx. 14 × 20 in · 2.2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE\/B\u003c\/strong\u003e — high · approx. 13 × 19 in · 2.2 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eF\/C\u003c\/strong\u003e — high · approx. 12.5 × 19 in · 2.0 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs that work well together: C\/G with E\/B or F\/C, and D\/A with E\/B or F\/C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlaying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrike toward the outer ends of each wing rather than the middle: near the center you get more of the fundamental, while toward the edges the upper harmonics come forward. Try both mallet heads and different spots on each wing — one Cálix covers more ground than you'd expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Cálix rings, try moving it slowly through the air. Changing its position and angle changes how the sound moves through the room and reaches the listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum won't rust or drift out of tune in normal use, but it will scratch, so rest it on fabric or in a Cálix bag rather than against hard surfaces or other instruments. Clean with 70% alcohol on a soft cloth; a metal polishing wax minimizes fingerprints if you like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somni Sounds","offers":[{"title":"A\/E","offer_id":53036461457728,"sku":"SS-CALIX-AE","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C\/G","offer_id":53036461490496,"sku":"SS-CALIX-CG","price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D\/A","offer_id":53036461523264,"sku":"SS-CALIX-DA","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E\/B","offer_id":53036461556032,"sku":"SS-CALIX-EB","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"F\/C","offer_id":53036461588800,"sku":"SS-CALIX-FC","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/0415\/3920\/files\/Calix_A-E.png?v=1787199316"},{"product_id":"somni-sounds-calix-bag-padded-5-slot-carrying-case","title":"Somni Cálix Bag – Padded 5-Slot Carrying Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomni Sounds' purpose-built carrying case for the Cálix. Thick padding and five individual slots keep up to five Cálix separated from one another in transit. Because the aluminum surface can scratch when instruments rest against each other, Somni recommends the case for carrying them to classes, workshops, and sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits every Cálix tuning, from A\/E through F\/C. Made in Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somni Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036461719872,"sku":"BSS-CALIX","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/0415\/3920\/files\/CalixBag.png?v=1787199263"}],"url":"https:\/\/ravensounds.com\/en-ca\/collections\/somni-calix.oembed","provider":"Raven Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}