Handpan Stories

If you've spent any time researching your first handpan, you've probably noticed one name coming up again and again: D Kurd. It's the scale you'll see on almost every beginner recommendation list, hear in most...

440 Hz or 432 Hz – which handpan tuning is right for you? We break down the sound differences, compatibility with other instruments, and help you decide based on whether you play solo, with others,...

It is a question we hear all the time: “I have never played an instrument before. Can I really learn the handpan?” The sound of the handpan draws people in, but it is common to...

If you have been playing the handpan for some time, chances are you have already felt the pull to share it with others. It might start with a friend asking a simple question, or someone...

So you've heard the sound of a handpan and now it's stuck in your head. Maybe you stumbled across a video online, heard someone playing in a park, or a friend let you try theirs....

Hi, I'm Lukas Ziegler, a sound practitioner offering sound baths and handpan workshops in Austria. In this blog post, I'm excited to share with you my experience with playing the handpan during sound healing journeys...

Since 2020, PANArt (creators of the original Hang drum) has pursued aggressive legal action claiming copyright over the fundamental design of handpans. They're trying to prevent hundreds of makers worldwide from building instruments – including...

Hey everyone! I’m Malte Marten, and today, I’m thrilled to share a bit about my personal journey with handpans and the instruments that have become close companions throughout the years. “Which handpan do I play?”...

Hello and welcome! I'm Malte Marten, and today we're diving into the universe of the perfect handpan for beginners. If you're just starting out and wondering which scale might be the perfect fit for you, you've...