Handpan for Beginners: Your Ultimate Guide

The handpan fascinates people worldwide: A metallic body, nine to 22 tones – and immediately creates a spherical sound that touches the heart and ears. But those who delve deeper...

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Immerse yourself in the flow – using the handpan as an example

A handpan beat expands into space, folding time into a pulse, and you drift in the flow, where self and sound merge into a flowing stream.

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The complexity of handpan tuning: harmony of metal and precision

The handpan is not just a musical instrument, but a sonic sculpture whose magic is based on a complex and precise tuning. Its spherical, harmonious sound does not arise by...

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The Harmony of the D Kurd Handpan – Magic, Sound Worlds and Musical Possibilities

The D Kurd Handpan is one of the most fascinating and versatile tunings in the world of handpans. Its mysterious, melodic sound captivates people, whether for meditation, improvisational music, or...

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Which Handpan Scale? A Guide

Handpans have a special fascination: With their warm timbre and meditative vibrations, they create a unique sound experience that captivates both beginners and experienced musicians. But especially at the beginning,...

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Striking a handpan: Here's how.

The touch is the heart of handpan playing. How you strike the handpan determines its sound character. Unlike percussive instruments like drums, sensitivity and precision are essential. Fingertip instead of...

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The secret of the handpan sound: The magic of overtones

The sound of the handpan has fascinated people all over the world since its invention. But what exactly makes this magical sound so unique? The answer lies in the overtones...

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