The Handpan Workbook
The Handpan Workbook by the Malte Marten Method is a practical guide for anyone who wants to learn how to play the handpan. It was created to help you explore this unique instrument step by step, in a clear and structured way.
Inside, you’ll find everything you need to build a solid foundation, from understanding how the handpan is made, to discovering the right way to touch and play it. You’ll learn how to find melodies and rhythms, how to connect with the sound, and how to let your own musical expression unfold naturally.
The workbook combines simple explanations with practical exercises that gently guide you forward. As you move through each chapter, you’ll grow more familiar with your instrument, your hands will become more confident, and your playing will start to feel effortless and free.
Whether you’re new to music or already have some experience, it will meet you where you are and help you deepen your connection to the handpan, and to the joy of making music.
We wish you a wonderful time exploring.
Inside the Workbook:
Foundations & Essentials
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Introduction
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10 Tips for your practice
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Handpan structure
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The D Kurd handpan
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Chords
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The three pillars of music
Learning system & Playing Basics
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Explanation of the tablature system for handpan patterns
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First touch
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First chord progression
Rhythms, Patterns & Musical Development
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Rhythm and melody exercises
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Compositions exercises
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Various chord progressions
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Combine rhythm, harmony & melody
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Improvisation exercises
Deepening Your Journey
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Ideas and impulses for your next steps
Customers praised this handpan learning resource as "very helpful" and "absolutely valuable and easy to understand." The workbook enables self-paced learning with well-structured tutorials. However, one customer noted readability issues: numbers in tables are thin and pale, with gray backgrounds making them hard to see on a music stand.
Das Übungsbuch eignet sich gut zum Nachschauen der der einzelnen Schritte in den Video Tutorials. Zumindest ähnlich. Was ich sehr gut finde, dass es ein Ringbuch ist. So fallen nicht immer die Seiten zu. Was ich nicht gut finde, die Zahlen in den Tabellen sind sehr dünn und blass. Das ist kaum lesbar. Dazu kommt, dass die beiden unteren Reihen grau und dunkelgrau hinterlegt sind. Das kann ich gar nicht mehr erkennen, wenn das Heft auf meinem Notenständer steht. Ich habe mir jetzt dünne, weiße und schwarze Eddingstifte gekauft und hoffe, das damit nachmalen zu können.
Das sollte bei einer späteren Neuauflage unbedingt verbessert werden.
Very helpful
Absolut Wertvoll und leicht verständlich.
Sehr gut strukturiertes und erklärendes Workbook - so kann ich in meinem Tempo lernen und mich ausprobieren.
das Buch ist Sehr hilfreich. Hab sofort unterschiedliche Melodien ausprobiert!!! Vielen lieben Dank!
Frequently Asked Questions
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We ship with DHL and insure each package with at least €2,500.
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Customers ordering from UK and US: We deliver DDP, meaning all costs are covered! Relevant import tariffs and custom costs are included in the shown prices.
Customers ordering from outside EU, US & UK: Please be aware that there will be additional import custom charges from your country you will have to cover. We can assist but can not give exact information about every country.
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