The handpan is a finely tuned and tempered steel pan instrument that is easy to learn and soothing to play. Invented in Switzerland in 2000, it continues to attract growing numbers of players worldwide.
Anyone from any background, at any age, can play the handpan. Never played an instrument before? You'll love the handpan. Do you have a long career playing music onstage? You, too, will love the handpan. The pentatonic and hexatonic scales make a lifetime of music instantly accessible for any player.
You won't need years of lessons to start making music with a handpan—you'll be up and playing the moment you open the box. You'll of course get better with practice, but the handpan is so relaxing, it won't even feel like practice.
Throw your handpan in its backpack carrying case and hit the road, and you can enhance your enjoyment of just about any location. My handpan—that's me in this picture, playing on the jetty in Mission Beach—has been from beaches to mountaintops and everywhere in between.
The handpan is surprisingly versatile. It goes great with other handpans, but also cajons and djembes, guitars, gongs, flute, piano—even unexpected instruments like banjo or accordion. You really can jam with anyone!
This instrument displays an uncommon ability to bring together people who love its music. Whether it's online or out in the real world, there are growing numbers of handpan players in every state and country looking to connect with other players.
Now comes the fun part: Exploring all your handpan and gear options. Click below to get started: