When it comes to categorizing handpans there’s a couple things (only a couple!) to help break it down. When you know what type of model, player, scale, key, frequency, aesthetic the handpan you want is or has, it can really help you understand how to find the handpan of your dreams without too much ducking […]
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There are many companies as well as individual crafters involved in making handpans. But it’s always better to rely on a trusted seller to get a good instrument than to get scammed while trying to save your money. Buying hang drums isn’t something you can do in seconds. Unlike buying a new mug or
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Selecting your first handpan is no easy feat. With numerous considerations to make, it can be overwhelming to determine the right type of instrument, scale, steel, and number of notes for your needs. But fret not, our definitive guide will help you breeze through the process of choosing your very first handpan with confidence. First
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It’s part 2! If you’ve missed the first part of learning Sam Maher’s NY Subway piece then click the link below and get started! Otherwise, carry on! Sam Maher’s NY Handpan Piece – Part I & II
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No doubt, Sam Maher’s NY piece is one of the most attention-grabbing out there. Is it because it’s so difficult to play? Maybe. When broken down the piece can be learnt by anyone with a basic understanding of rhythm, hand positioning and tempo (timing). It’s important you check out our individual classes on learning these
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Handpan is a melodic musical instrument that is primarily made up of steel. Handpan is inspired by a steel drum from Gatham and Trinidad Tobago from India. A well-made handpan produces gentle and melodious tones. The biggest appeal of this instrument is that anyone can play it. No music knowledge is required to play and
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The History of Hand Pans Part Three: From Felix Rohner to Our Own NovaPans The modern hand pan, as we know it today, emerged from the experiments of Felix Rohner and colleagues with a variety of instruments, but his business dealings and sales methods have shrouded the hand pan is a kind of mystery
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The History of Hand Pans, Part Two: From Ellie Manette to Felix Rohner The hand pan that sits in your lap, or that you may be considering buying, has an interesting history, and we at Nova Pans are passionate about the history of music; it’s only right, then, that we pay homage to the
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The History of Hand Pans: Part One How the Steel Pan Came to Be: A Story of Oppression and Rebellion Its widely acknowledged that the history of the hand pan is rooted in the steel pan of Trinidad and Tobago, and that the steel pan influenced the makers of the first ‘Hang’ in
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Our Story Novapans exists to make high-quality handpans available at affordable prices, and was founded by David while he was studying Music at Kings College, London: ❝I once only listened to these beautiful instruments to relax and transcend from one world to another, but now I play them and can assuredly say that these