For the first time I heard a hand pan when I sat on a terras near a park in Amsterdam. It brought tears to my eyes. Did not dare to go to ask what instrument that was. Now, years later I stumbled upon a video that was shared in Social Media. There I heard the name handpan for the first time. So I am going to buy one. First I will go and find out which handpan touches my soul and the journey starts from there including the great community of handpan players. Namastee 🙏🏽
I recently received my first handpan/hangdrum. Daniel Waples inspired me. It's so intuitive. I love it. I don't need need to know the notes or read music. I just follow the sounds and let the sounds lead me.
i appreciate you showing us how to play man. i’ve had my handpan for about two weeks now and i’ve already learned so much from you. i put people to sleep when i play around them lol
Just got my first handpan, a MAG d minor kurd. I've looked at various lessons and I must say I find yours the easiest to follow with the quickest progress. I am of course also trying to own jamming and rhytms, but it helps to follow some sort of structural course, and I find yours brilliant.
Many years ago I was walking down Sta Catarina Street in Porto City when I listened to a heavenly sound all around me... it took me a while to understand were it was coming from but then I saw a guy in the midle of the street with a handpan (first time ever) and it was such a strong emotional experience... I really would like to learn how to play it myself 😊
I just buyed a handpan, it arrived today and I hope with your videos I will be able to play some easy tunes soon. I am definitely going to use the thumbs for the three lower tones but for the other ones I find the middle fingers more practical. Thanks for making these!
Hi, i’m also planning to buy one, i’ve never used a handpan before but i love it and find it interesting. But i’m a little bit afraid of the idea, what if i didn’t learn how to play it and it was waste of money! So wanted to ask you what do you think, i guess it has been couple of months since you bought it, is it hard or you learned?
Finally got my today! Thank you so much for the extremely simple intro! I played piano for almost 15 years but got in a car accident and don't have all function of my left hand, any tips for how to play with limited ability?
I don't really have tips because both my hands work fine and I don't even have a handpan. But I was curious if you worked it out! I hope you enjoy the instrument very much
Thank you so much for these videos! Knowing there isn't a ONE SINGLE ABSOLUTE way to play this beautiful instrument is extremely reassuring! (My oboe teacher would rap my knuckles with a pencil if I wasn't holding the instrument right! --Not hard, though, just enough as a firm reminder xD ) Oddly enough, the fingers that gave me the most trouble with the oboe are my favorite fingers for handpan; my ring fingers. Thank you for supplying this boost of confidence, as trivial and silly as it seems. I'm anxious to check out your other lessons! Blessed be and merry meet
This is so cool when they 1st came out they cost $400 was able to find new one a 17 inch pan drum for $268 I have a frame drum it helps to make your fingers strong also wanted a hand pan thanks for lesson
I really need to say thank you for ur awesome videos. As a kid i played drums, but never became really good. Now the little i learned back then really helps me with ur lessons and learning to play this wonderful instrument is kind a insane. At the moment i'm at Lesson 4 or 5 and it just sound so awesome. Thank u
Hi David, am awaiting my first "handpan", actually have a Hapi Drum on the way. Have found that your tutorials seem very well thought out and would suit me (or anyone wanting to get started on these instruments) in learning how to get the most of my new instrument. I find your videos very well thought out, not only in their drills, but in the progression that you lay out for growing and improving one's dexterity and coordination. I've been practicing already on my desk, as I watch or sometimes on my lap, until my drum does finally arrive. Hope the practice pays off and when I can, I'll submit a video to show you how well your teaching comes across. Thank you for your efforts and your skill!
I love the sound so much, yet I'm so unsure of how often I'll use this as an investment. I'm really looking to get one, it could be such a cool thing to cover modern songs on.
thank you brother. Alway have been mainly a guitar player, bass, little piano, other odd stringed instruments, etc. I enjoy playing the drums, not enough to spend the $ and I’ve always loved playing the congas. Anyway I saw a handpan in a movie or t.v. show 10 or so yrs ago and knew I wanted one. I finally broke down and bought one yesterday as a birthday pres to myself. (2-11-75) Thank you! Subscribed🙏🙏🙏 Liked. Looking forward to gleaning some of your knowledge. now, DON’T C@(K IT UP! 🤪 😉
one of the finest masterpiece instrument created by a creator..thank you mush for bringing this to us to mesmerize with this magical sounds of handpan..
I just offered myself a huge present. A handpan. I've thinking about it for years and with the black friday deals it became more affordable. Thanks for my ex-husband paying out of the house 😁. So now I only buy myself things that give me pleasure. And I'm quiet sur a handpan will do just that. Now all I need to do is to learn how to play it😃
Hey there David, Thank you so much for this very easy to follow beginners guide, am enjoying working through it! Am curious what kind of stand you are using here for your Handpan please?😁
❤ well if you save up that's what I did it took me 6 months and I got mine I did misplaced the little chair and mallets that it came my little fingers can't hit it hard enough to make the tones loud or correct sounding
I was really lucky. Id wanted one for a long time and was in the right place at the right time. One of my friends bartered my goat skin and a pair of animatronic cat ears for my new hand pan.
my mom just bought me a ukulele so im prob not getting a handpan anytime soon but im still here cause i still wanna know how for when i eventuslly do get one
Hey David, I'm learning how to play my handpan and I currently only use my thumbs. I honestly can't see myself using any other fingers as it is hard to get a solid sound. Should I practice with my other fingers or is it possible to play this instrument with only my thumbs? I don't see a lot of other people using their thumbs. Thanks for all your videos.
you can do quite well with just your thumbs so no need to stress about that :) But to advance, it helps if you add at least 1 or 2 more fingers.but this will take time if it doesn't come naturally. see lesson 15 in this series for how to practice those: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--ExH5QvFmXs.html
Hey David! awesome videos man, I just recently purchased a handpan D minor 9 notes by lark music sold by Orcinawind on amazon, I have been messing around with it for a few days and it seems like I have to hit it pretty hard with my fingers to make good sound otherwise its quite feint. I was wondering if you know anything about this brand and if its a cheap knock off. If it is can you please recommend a good quality starter brand I could buy? I still have time to return this. Thanks in advance bro.
Hey, based on the reviews im reading, and looking at the price tag you seem to get what you pay for. For a decent quality you're looking at 1200 or 1500 at least. You can definitely use this to practice, and develop. But if you're not enjoying the sound then you have to think about investing a bigger amount. These are usually mass produced in china and you don't get the same magic with them. Up to how you feel about it, and if you have the budget for a better one. That's the best I can say.
Hi I’m looking to buy my first hand pan. I have been playing drums for about 40 yrs and I don’t want to spend to much money but I don’t want to buy a cheap one that will need replacing. Can you please recommend one.
Thanks for this, David! Is there a certain key that is most popular to start with? I expect it depends on the kind of music you are playing, but am curious if there is one or two keys most suitable if you are only going to buy one handpan. Thanks!
Hi Sarah, there is no best or most popular scale in my opinion. You just need to listen to a lot of videos on here, and usually they will say in the description or title what scale it is. HOWEVER: there are definitely some hard scales which have very limited applications in my opinion: Hijaz, and Akebono, were like this for me. These scales would limit your style for sure. A simple minor or major scale would be probably a good place to start
@@DavidUrbanHandpaninformation on Europe an the USA will be greatly appreciated. I can compared both prices. Greetings from San Jose and thanks a lot for prompt response.
I would love to learn to play the hang drum. If anyone has one to donate, I would be happy to write a review on my social media channels. Thank you for sharing this video tutorial.
Hello, thank you very much for publishing these tutorials, they are very didactic, a consultation, I have been practicing for three days several hours and my thumb hurts in the bone, is it normal or am I doing something wrong ?, regards
yes, thats normal if you've never played for long hours on a percussion instrument with your hands. your fingers will get used to the beating and punishment :)
Thats a hard question. I have a video on this subject here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y3X29dkLD-s.html being able to visit a maker and hear their work live is a very big plus. Try out as many as you can, listen to many different scales on youtube. Easier scales might be something like a D minor, Kurd 9. Harder scales would be something like a Hijaz, or Akebono. I hope that helps.
a good starting handpan would cost you about 1000-1500 USD, either second hand, or from a mid-range manufacturer. there is a good second hand market through handpan.org for example. do NOT buy from ebay, it's full of scams.
check out these 2 videos on the topic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y3X29dkLD-s.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x-Vw8tHl4SU.html
Hi David! I don’t know anything about music, but I think your technique is good. Do you think I would learn how to play handspan following you? I already subscribed with your channel. Thank you!
Depends how much money you are willing to spend, and how fast you want it. But I wouldn't recommend going below a certain price range (at least 1200 EUR usually). And decide if you want it new or used. THe latter will require more research. You can also check out my video on the topic from a few months ago.
Ahoj ;) Jsem tu samože kvůli lekcím, ale...zaujalo mě Tvé jméno...Zní česky. Tak zkouším, jestli jsi opravdu "náš", nebo ne...(?) Pokud ano, prosím, šlo by zařídit české titulky líp, než "jen" přes AJ+automatický překlad? - Jinak, tyhle lekce jsou super počin ;) To každopádně tak, jak tak...!!! Díky.
