Sound Cradle – Monochord Chair

Sound Cradle Rocking Chair

The cradle bottom is a chamber room and protective environment in one. Inside the string vibrations are the most intense; It’s as if one were sitting inside a harp and could feel the melody with their entire body. One experiences a “sound massage,” especially when there is physical contact with the instrument. By gently rocking the cradle while playing one can achieve a deep relaxation and have a positive effect on the psyche!

The Sound Cradle Rocking chair is very easy to use: One just gently strums the strings with their fingertips (felt picks, feathers, etc.) to create a beautiful shower of sound. Or create a more rhythmic melody with the Sound Cradle by plucking single strings, one at a time.

Because of easy tuning, the Sound Cradle can be used by everyone. When inside the cradle you can play for yourself through the elongated holes.

Materials: European timber (beech, birch and ash) as thin sheets bent into half circles combined with solid moulding. Surface treated with natural resin (shellack, plant wax, plant oils, alcohol), nickel plated steel-pins and steel-strings.

The Sound Cradle be used by an extremely wide range of people: from infant to elder, from handicapped person to competitive athlete.