Base note sounds good but lucked out on some of those higher notes. You are spot on about the risks involved. I heard one on Temu I actually liked (many others I didn’t). I wasn’t going to purchase without first hearing the scale and the resonance. I have sensitive ears and can hear the harmonics slightly out but not enough that it hurts my ears like the one you have in your video. In fact the 10 note d minor 432 hand-pan I have is awesome because i I can genuinely connect to it with joy and I’ve been inspired to play every it day. I’ve discovered this is my instrument! So while is morally questionable it’s facilitated being a very healing instrument for me in a difficult time and in the bigger picture its leading to me now wanting to save up and invest in a locally made one here in Australia. Plus it is leading to me eventually creating and sharing healing sounds in the with friends, family and the wider community.
I did the same! Difference is that I had never heard of the instrument until about three weeks ago and became absolutely fascinated. Really loving your channel, Amy ... here was my little review as an absolute newbie ... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C7roaFFS_W8.html
Hahaha - I love seeing you two goofing out! I was absolutely sure you'd get Rosie's last one, which, I think, was the same chords as Sea of Love. Cruelly ironic, considering this is a cover that you play/sing so beautifully (and one of my happiest ever moments with you) 🙂
I have to say that the few seconds that really made the difference clear to me was just that first ascending scale played in the same setting (mic, room, etc.) as your tutorials and other videos. As Rosie got into the top half of the scale and those “incomplete” harmonics started barking out, yeah, wow. I agree that accessibility is a huge issue for the handpan, but I really hope a better answer comes along than what you got (and hopefully returned without incident!) from this factory situation.
FWIW, I bought mine from Acolyte (which is the "budget/beginner" version of a Nirvana handpan) - it's made in the USA, and I paid $1300 for it. I like it but I'm certainly not a connoisseur.
Just bought one from amazon and sounds pretty good...but yes it is a gamble thats for sure. my tip is buy with amazon prime, sending back is no isue. the good news for handpan shops/makers is that many people are going to upgrade in the future. i made a short video today if you interested how my new pan sounds like. thanks for the video
I recommend Node Handpans in Bradford made by Mo. I bought my first pan from him and he is very very helpful and has promised to repair or retune if necessary. I paid £635 - and I play it along with Amy’s turorials.
Great video. I bought the very same and I get the same sound as you. I thought I would be able to do better sound as I skill up but apparently Im maxing the sound as it is now. The sound from my Amazon handpan is giving a very narrow sound image not deep or long sound. But still its playable and something to start my journey with and as I progress I will definitely purchase a real handpan.
Yeah like I said in the video, I think there comes a point as you improve that in order to grow any further you need a good quality instrument. But if it gets you started, that's amazing!
Sorry but this video is kind of bullsh*t. First of all Meinl is a great brand, they are one of the leading brands for drums and percussion. I play drums for 30 years and Meinl is very very very good. My wife does soundhealings and in her world Meinl makes one of the best instruments for her job, always the best tuned you can find. We have multiple handpans, cheap to very expensive. I have a cheap D kurd 12 just to see the quality myself. It is tuned perfect en the sound isn't that bad. Ok next to a €3000+ handpan we have you can tell the difference but the cheap one is stainless and the expensive one is ember so like pears and apples. The other point I have to make is that shells aren't expensive as they say, they are way cheaper. Ayasa (Yes that top brand in the handpan industry) sells them for less that €150,- a set. And they are made in the Netherlands, so way more expensive to produce then from a Chinese manufacturer. So people don't believe everything you hear. The prices for handmade boutique handpans are way and way over the top for what they are. As long as people give misleading information people are buying tales.
I totally agree that Meinl is a great percussion brand! I've bought a fair few things from them in the past. Which is why I think it's expected that they're selling great quality handpans, but I just don't think they're quite there yet. Saying that, it's been a while since I've played one and they could well have improved. I'm not sure exactly where they're sourced. I'd be curious to try. Having spent a fair amount of time in various workshops of different makers, seen the process and tried it myself, I really don't think handpans are overpriced. Obviously there are some expensive outliers but that will always be the case. I know many makers try best they can to keep prices as low as possible, but the cost of entry into building is SO high because of the equipment and labour necessary, so naturally the prices are still super high. I see a shift coming though for sure
🛸 this is SUCH a quickly changing market that I can't possibly cover everything in this video, and will likely update as things change and advance. But as some have already noted, it seems I kinda lucked out on this handpan, as it wasn't as bad as i thought it might have been. I know handpans arent super accessible. Yet. The cheaper market is not a good alternative. I hope for that to change. Somehow.
My Handpan from China for $200 and It's a complete copy of what you have in your video.. I really wanted to try it first. Now, I love this instrument. I recently moved to LA, now I want to find a company to play Hang and chat with..🙃
@@VERT502 … Find Hamsa Handpans … they’re in LA and aside from being a great builder, he does community jam events that are open to anyone interested. I got my 2nd pan from them. Also, Acolyte Instruments (previously Nirvana Handpans) is just a hop, skip and a jump away in Glendale. I bought my first pan from them. They’re both great companies! ☺️🛸🎶🦋
@@VERT502 … Find Hamsa Handpans … they’re in LA and aside from being a great builder, he does community jam events that are open to anyone interested. I got my 2nd pan from them. Also, Acolyte Instruments (previously Nirvana Handpans) is just a hop, skip and a jump away in Glendale. I bought my first pan from them. They’re both great companies! ☺️🛸🎶🦋
If you like you can do for me a good handpand for a present to me 😅😅. Here in argentina. We have two type of Luthiers. Cheap AND good. Or expensive AND excelent but Is for rich people. I need some profesional to increase my skills. But i cant afford. I live in argentina . ❤❤❤❤
Yeah handpans everywhere are still really only accessible to the rich or those lucky enough to be in a situation where they can save. But it's good that you have a good cheap option!!
Amy I recently bought a D Kurd 10 notes from MEINL german brand ( cost approximately 1700euro ) although I discovered it is Handmade in CHina the sounds and quality seems pretty good ….what do you think of MEINL ? Thanks 😊
I like Meinl as a percussion company, I've bought from them before. I have't heard a Meinl handpan in a long time so I don't know. Back then I wasn't impressed. I think for that price it's worth buying from an independent builder, but if you're enjoying it, then it's perfect 😊
Thanks for your feedback Amy …frankly I hesitated between MEINL handpan and SELA handpan …..but as I got discount and only paid 1300 euros then it was worth more choosing the MEINL …am a new Handpan player so will use this one for practice for at least a year and then will go for a nicer one next time ….personally I love the AYASA in Netherlands or the Battiloro in Italie …which one do you think is best ? Big hugs 😊
Ok … Rosie is here now …. And my reaction to the taps? Ouch!! Although the poor quality did get masked during the jam. But, to me, that’s not worth spending almost $320 in US dollars. But then, I’m a bit spoiled (and fortunate) to have pans from some really good builders! Glad to see you returned it. Hope that process goes smoothly!! Love y’all…. 🥰 … 🛸🎶 .. 🦋
I actually filmed this video at the beginning of the year, it's just taken a long time to edit it into something that I feel is fair and eloquent enough to post. I know it will still be super controversial, but yeah, the returns was SUPER easy. Delivery company picked it up.
@@AmyNaylorMusic .. I could tell a lot of time, work and edits went into creating that video, but you did a great job!! I don’t have the patience for that. My videos are all one take and done .. maybe shorten a bit in front and end but that it. The rest seems like so much work and it takes enough time to do the little I do and post it to 4 music sites. But, it works well enough, so I’m good … but ALWAYS impressed with both your and Rosie’s videos!! Good stuff!! 💕🛸🎶🦋
I had an experience with a company called Boomslore handpans when I was first getting into the instruments that was horrible. Fake reviews, lying about creating there pans in house to justify a cheaper price of $850. Turns out they were basically drop shipping handpans from Temu. The quality of the one you purchased from amazon is actually very decent for the money spent, so you kinda lucked out. The box the Handpan came in literally said “this is a handplate, beat the meditation” 😂
Haha yeah I think this is the main worry. The downright scams, which is how it all started. Now, factory made pans are getting better. I'm curious to see where it will go
I got a cheap d minor kurd....granted it doesn't sound as full as the pricer ones but I figured, as a beginner, this will be fine till I can save up for the expensive ones. I love watching your tutorials just trying to get my hands to do what yours do...lol. I'm gonna be 59 this year and I love the sounds to calm my ptsd anxiety.
@AmyNaylorMusic sound therapy is awesome. Plus when you are grounding yourself outside. I also, thanks to my husband, am getting a high spirits bass E earth tone flute to learn as well. Wish I would of started years ago! No one around here teaches handpan or the native indian flute. I live in Northern Iowa, USA
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Remember! If you buy a nice instrument and don't end up sticking with handpan, you'll be able to resell. Whereas an instrument of this quality will never be able to be sold again.
Oh wow ….thats an excellent point! One I never thought of mentioning to people as I help them get handpans and am having that discussion of inexpensive vs expensive. Thanks for bringing that up!! 🙏🏼 .. 🛸🎶 .. 🦋
I’m just learning about hand pans & this presentation was extremely informative- thank you ! Just out of interest what is the approximate cost of the extended Dm Kurd you demonstrated? I’m a professional pianist and I think I would benefit from the extra notes.
wich note make a melodive meditative ? hand pan have high vibration sound like 1000 hz make it reaaly celestial . not all music are meditative in what you find on RU-vid .
What is your opinion on the neotone mutant digital handpan. Do you think its worth it for 3000 euros? or should I just get a D kurd or low pygmy or something
I'm counting to 7 which requires a bit more focus (instead of 8 as the original trend does) but I'm playing in double time. Two lots of 7 per count in a phrasing pattern that changes halfway through the video when the chords come in from 223 to 322. So in my head I'm counting the phrasing "taki taki takita" to get the groove but out loud I'm counting numbers. It's a cool trend that is actually a great independence challenge as a handpan player 😵💫
