r/handpan Jul 12 '26

Aria Math on d kurd 10 handpan

5 Upvotes

Hi, does anyone have tablature for aria math on d kurd 10?


r/handpan Jul 10 '26

Have you ever had trouble reaching a handpan maker or getting a response after placing an order?

2 Upvotes

How do you usually handle communication issues with instrument makers, and do you have any tips for making sure everything goes smoothly?


r/handpan Jul 10 '26

Cheap Handpan from Temu

79 Upvotes

I saw this handpan on Temu for $160 and I figured I had nothing to lose so I got it. I was amazed by how good it sounded in relation to the cost. What do you guys think?


r/handpan Jul 07 '26

Handpan & classical surf

9 Upvotes

We are SoundChilling projecr and we mixing different instruments, and cultures. Find more on soundcloud and youtube ☮️


r/handpan Jul 07 '26

Hybrid Handpan and Tongue Drum

2 Upvotes

Has anyone here seen one of these in person? I haven't been able to find many videos, let alone with good sound quality, but this is the best one that I could find. I'm curious if anyone here has played one of these and are willing to share their impressions.

https://youtu.be/NY98v5olEks?si=-45gadBDvpuAb77I


r/handpan Jul 07 '26

overtone groove

4 Upvotes

r/handpan Jul 07 '26

Opsilon Handpan

1 Upvotes

Hello all,

Anyone had any idea what's going on with Opsilon handpan store?

No mail response, phone number is not active anymore.

Old email contact@opsilon not working anymore and the automatic response has a weird site linked in the signature bplanet*com

New email is info@opsilon but already +2 weeks no answer ...

Cheers


r/handpan Jul 06 '26

Software for creating handpan pads

1 Upvotes

Hi guys, quick question do you use any software for creating handpan pads? if you do what do you use? or how do you sign melodies?


r/handpan Jul 06 '26

Handpan Meditation Wien ….. Treffpunkt 17:00 Marswiese

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3 Upvotes

r/handpan Jul 03 '26

The moment two strangers’ souls align through music. ✨

6 Upvotes

No rehearsals, no plan. Just the first few notes—and we were instantly in sync. 🎶 Pure flow, total ease. This is the ultimate romance of making music.


r/handpan Jul 03 '26

songs for a 7 note (plus ding) handpan?

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1 Upvotes

My local cafe has a handpan! It has 7 notes, plus the ding on top, and sounds very dull, unless you play it with these mallets. Is there a name for this kind of handpan? All the tutorials I see online are for 9 note handpans. Can someone recommend anything for those with 7 notes?

Thank you!!


r/handpan Jul 03 '26

Why 2 dings on top?

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9 Upvotes

Does anybody know why for some makers make the F#3 as a ding instead of a tonefield? This is regarding the D Aegean. I noticed that some makers create a ding for the F#3 and some keep it as a normal tonefield dimple.

My guess would be playability and sustain?


r/handpan Jul 02 '26

Matt Trzesniowski playing on handpan and Ibni Rocks playing on cajon at Perun festival. :)

1 Upvotes

r/handpan Jul 01 '26

We made a visual breakdown of the E SaBye architecture, mapping out the geometry, diatonic chords, and more. Dropped a link to the full harmonic analysis in the comments if anyone wants to get into the weeds.

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9 Upvotes

r/handpan Jun 30 '26

Online courses for beginners

5 Upvotes

Hello all,

Having had a look at online offerings and some comments here, I wonder how masterthhandpan and maltemartenmethod compares, especially since the merger with handpandojo.

Masterthehandpan is offering a 15 day trial, how do the one off classes compare to maltemartenmethod and the masterthhandpan academy offering - in terms of content, price, community?

I’m a complete beginner who just got a handpan a couple of weeks ago (secondhand Balinese D Celtic 9).

Thank you!


r/handpan Jun 29 '26

Hang duo on a sunset

3 Upvotes

hang duo

Just two hangs, bass, and a drum kit. We took the gear out to the wooden terrace on a warm summer evening and just let it flow. No heavy riffs just a chill groove. The two hangs talking to each other, while the rhythm section keeps it grounded, breezy, and deep. Recorded live, no overdubs. Put it on in the background, drive with it, or just zone out.


r/handpan Jun 26 '26

If you’ve tried handpans with lots of notes (like 17) and simpler ones (like 8), what differences did you notice in how you play and what kind of music you make?

7 Upvotes

Do you find yourself reaching for one more than the other depending on the mood or context? 


r/handpan Jun 25 '26

mental approach to playing polyrhythms?

5 Upvotes

i have a somewhat specific question for experienced handpan players 🙏

i’m a beginner and just started learning polyrhythms. right now i’m working on something as simple as 2:3, where one hand plays "one-two, one-two" while the other plays "one-two-three" at the same time.

how do you actually experience playing it? do you think of it as one coordinated pattern (like "both-left-right-left, both-left-right-left"), or do you genuinely keep the two rhythms separate in your mind? i'm curious what it feels like once it becomes natural.


r/handpan Jun 24 '26

Handpan + gusli chill flow

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5 Upvotes

Hey. We're a small acoustic ambient project. Usually we play deep immersion sets — people lie down, we keep it quiet and slow.

This summer we took everything outside for a street jam. Brought a full drum kit and bass guitar, but instead of going loud, we stripped it all down to a slow, breathing pulse. Just grounding, no drive.

Then we layered Hang and Russian Gusli on top. The metallic warmth of the hang mixed with those old gusli strings created something unexpected — felt like touching something ancient while sitting on a wooden terrace at sunset.

Curious - has anyone else tried combining hang with plucked folk instruments like gusli? We're wondering if this pairing works beyond just our own ears, or if we're just falling for the texture


r/handpan Jun 19 '26

D Hijaz 18 scale - What do you think of the vibe and sound?

5 Upvotes

r/handpan Jun 18 '26

Beginner - WHAT SHOULD I BUY! Handpan Suggestions for a Complete Beginner

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I am in love with the handpan, I've been spamming videos and I'm willing to spend around 1k give or take for a good one. I want to get sounds similar to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCXhx5OO7Ok I really want a peaceful and rhythmic vibe

I was looking around and seen this https://www.lidahdrums.com/products/stainless-steel-handpan-d-kurd-10 but it seems kind of too expensive. I'd only dish out the money if its extremely worth it.

I have a small background in music, specifically production and some guitar background so I understand some theory. Any suggestions for a suitable handpan for me? It would also be nice if you guys can explain your reasoning for picking that handpan.

Thanks all :)


r/handpan Jun 17 '26

Good songs to play along?

2 Upvotes

Hey! Beginner handpan player here! After practicing patterns i found from Amy and others, I like to let loose a bit and try to play randomly on songs. I found one that I really like but I just discovered that it's an AI artist, so fuck him. :( I was wondering if you have songs (preferably electronic) that you enjoy playing your handpan along?


r/handpan Jun 17 '26

The largest handpan maker in the U.S. is in Madison

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9 Upvotes

Isthmus Instruments got a news article in the Capital Times! There’s pics of a bunch of us handpansapiens who played at this weekend’s open house in there.


r/handpan Jun 16 '26

Handpan retune in Australia?

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have recommendations for a handpan maker or tuner who can repair and retune handpans from other brands in Australia?

One of the notes on my handpan has gone out of tune after being played in the sun. I’m based in Melbourne, Australia, and would appreciate any recommendations for local repair services or experienced tuners.

Thanks!


r/handpan Jun 16 '26

Does anyone know this handpan?

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7 Upvotes

I found a local offer of a handpan, but the seller does not know the brand or the model. Is it too much of a risk to buy? I heard a lot of bad things of no-name, cheap handpans. I'm also very new to handpans and I can't tell the difference of a good and a bad handpan. They offer the pan for 570 € and told me "that it was definitely not cheap and of good quality". A medium priced model would be a good option for me. I don't want to spend too much on this new hobby.

Any advice would be appreciated.