Steel Drum Comparison (Hapi, Kaizen, RAV, handpan 

Aside from the beautiful drumming can we just appreciate how nice this guy is

hes like nature skrillex

I keep clicking on him to receive a quest.

All I can say is that I am mesmerized by his playing technique and he is chill and respectful.

Can I say something from my heart? You were the first video I saw about handspans, you were so kind and helpful, and now, making handpan songs is one of my favorite things now! It’s a big thanks to you, and I feel in your debt.

"... a new beautiful instrument to carry your soul forward." Man, I just burst into tears. I was watching you play and thinking I need to reclaim my ability to play the instruments I already own before I invest in something new and then you went and said that. Beautiful, just... beautiful.

He’s the Bob Ross of steel drums.

I like the sound of the hang drum. It has a steel drum tone but it is enclosed with a bit less resonance. Yes, I wish the price was alot less. These instruments are very relaxing

the last 2 sound incredible!

These drums are very healing. Feel funky? Pick one up and play. In 5 minutes or less, you are a different person. God Bless all the beautiful musicians for creating these magical instruments.

this is an awesome video, it was part of my decision making process in buying my first tongue drum, which I just received from Kaizen. Thank you for putting this together. For those awaiting their Kaizen drums... I got my drum. I dealt with Levi directly, and I was not involved with the indiegogo campaign. I bought it off the site in December 2016. I was really let down with the customer service. I was given an estimate of three weeks, which was consistent with the time indicated on the website. I was told "very soon", "ASAP", "in about a week" many times. After 18 frustrating weeks of emails I got my drum. It is exactly what I ordered, and I am happy with it. It sounds great. I don't mind waiting. What bothered me was the constant assurance that it was almost ready to ship, when it wasn't. If Kaizen would be straight with their customers and say "hey, I am backlogged, I have your order but it is going to take 4 months to get to you" I would have been cool with that. I would not have retracted my order. Perhaps that is the concern. This style of business will do more damage in the long run. All the best

I like the comparisons, and the exhibition of techniques with each style of drum and hitting variations.

Beautiful! It was really interesting to hear the different kinds all together, they each surprised me.

Just the tiny sample you gave was pretty magical. The vibration in my ears and my hand as I was holding my iPhone was blissning. 🙏

i got chills when you played the handpan, just beautiful

I met someone who had one made from a propane tank and it sounded amazing. I've been fascinated by them ever since. I wish I could afford the bigger hand pan drums but, I think I might buy one of the smaller ones and give it a try. Thanks for the information!

Just ordered my RAV Vast! I have been dreaming about having a handpan for years and now I finally get to start my journey. I'll be learning to play the RAV and eventually hopefully get a handpan in a year or so!

Thank You for this demo comparison. Its been a great way for me to see and more importantly hear the various steel tongue drums.

In order to play any type of Hang drum, you need to grow Dreadlocks first.

I love that second to last one. That sounds resonates so strongly with my spirit

I just played the RAV vast for the first time. It was a great experience.

What beautiful sounds these drums make! They are gorgeous! I absolutely love them!

There is simply no comparison to Hang drum. Magical sounds. There is huge market for these but they need to become more affordable

Hearing them feel like im flying or something. Feels great.

Watched this video, few months later I bought a rav vast. Hadn't seen one before until this video!

When you try to copy the hang drum without patent violation and end up making an even better sounding instrument

What a nice walk-through of some really exceptional instruments.

Hand pan at 3:42 was beautiful

Thanks to You, I totally changed my mind from hapi mini to Rav!!!!!!!!!!! Simply amazing! I believe everybody will have individual feeling about these instruments, but I just totally fallen in love in the last one! :)

WOW that last one is breathtaking

steel handpan sounds so good, too bad it costs $1500+

you convinced me to get a kaizen f big bear, what a blissful sound, such an amazing resonance... blessings :)

There is just something so amazing about the lowest note on that steel handpan

I'm so happy I found this! I couldn't remember the name of the tongue drum, and now I know of so many more kinds just like it! Russian handpan RAV, so cool. Thank you.

These things are magical. I can't wait to have one.

very educational, thank you!

Man.. the dynamics on the RAV Steel drum are absolutely amazing. There's so much going on with the sound!

I ain't never seen a man so in touch with the world

Thank you for that! Thought I wanted something closer to the Hapi drum.... but learned I really just want the handpan 💖

After watching this video like a year ago I now own 2 Rav drums😊 D Celtic minor and A integral

This was very helpful to me as someone who is very interested but has no experience. Thank you :)

His appearance helps build the mystique of the instrument.

Wow! The difference in tone. Thanks for this informative video. You are a delight to listen to!

Thank You for sharing! Very nice instruments, I like RAV very much.

Amazing instruments. So glad I stumbled across this video

damn that RAV Vast produced a note that I definitely didn't expect, really cool!

All of them sound amazing. Thanks for the vid!

The last on is ultra resonate and sounds the best

Thanks so much for this video! I've always wanted a handpan but they're ridiculously expensive....the expense is certainly justified given that they're made by hand and whatnot, but it's just far outside my budget for now. Maybe in a few years I can afford one. I'm super glad that there's a more affordable (and portable) alternative! I'll definitely be picking up one of those small tongue(?) drums in the near future. I prefer the look of the Kaizen drum to the Hapi, but I'm worried about the customer service since some others have had issues with communication and excessively long waits, but as long as I get what I order (and hopefully it doesn't take TOO terribly long) I can deal.

Ahh! Just what I've been waiting for!

Great to hear the comparisons of the different types of hand drum! I'm just waiting on my Zen Celtic Minor handpan, and considering a Rav Vast 2 while I wait so this is fantastic to get a better idea of the differences! Thanks for the video!!

Thanks a lot. The last one resonate best for me.

The handpan part sounded so good i started dancing 😭❤️

I love the bigger sound out of the bigger instruments but the small ones may be a good place to learn.

Thanks guy. I have had ulnar neuropathy in my writing hand/arm for 28+ years now but I bought a 13 note 12 inch Happybuy steel tongue drum. I will be very limited of course but after I start out slow and get a feel for the tones and notes I'll be tuning in. Cool to hear the different tones, I bet that bigger one can do some special stuff.

All this time I thought those transported aliens 👽. Go figure they are drums...

Noooo, the mallet fell down behind the stairs

Thanks for the comparison. I've had my rev vast 2 in Da major for about a month and It's a great addition to my show. writing some songs and using it in my songs. Amazing instrument.

Aweso.e overview and comparison of the drums!

Love, Love, Love...so Hopefully I can get my 1st one. Thank you for your time and talent sharing.😍😍😍😍🔥

Great video. Nice performance. Exactly what i was lookin for.

Thanks for putting this together.

So cool! Love hearing these!

Your playing reminds me of Indian classical instruments

Thank you. Great review of the different drums. Will be very helpful when deciding on my first purchase.

I want to play the instrumental, stand-up steel pans, but if I ever found one of these, I'd be so enthralled...

this vid was so helpful. I have for a long time been wanting one of the above and didn't know the much one to get asa beginner. Super helpful. Thank you.

Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. Cheers from Julia in New Mexico USA!

Festival drummer checklist checks off 110%

Wow ! This is amazing and thank you for the explanations - I was always confused.

Needed this video. Thanx mush

Thank you so much for doing this helpful video! I'm leaning toward the Kaizan. It will be my first steel drum.

Thank you for that beautiful introduction!

I'm glad i found this. I was looking for a handpan but it's not within my budget right now. hopefully next year once i find a place/ marker. I def like the sound of the Kaizen and its size. I might have to just order one of those for now.

Excellent and informative video. Loved your music!

Hahahahaha love your Pura Vida shirt!! Costa Rican guy here!!! keep up the good work!

Sounds wonderful

Thanks for this video review good sir! I love all of the differences between the drums.

Fantastic video! So informative! Thank you!

Thanks for your help dude, I really would love a steel hand pan, I just dunno if the other's cut it! Better get saving! Peace

nice video - great info and great playing - thanks for the inspiration! rock on brother.

I just bought the Hapi slim in C major. I am having trouble trying to play it with my hands, and prefer the mallets. Glad you mentioned it is a bit harder to play the Hapi with your hands, as I was worrying maybe mine was too tight. I love the drum. This is a great video, so lucky to have all those drum options to choose from!

Great overview of different drums. Thanks :-D

So, if i wanted to get into these. What would be a couple things you'd point me to? Which Drum? How to learn? Where to start? I'm inspired!

Dude I liked every second of that. Amazing tones. That's from a guitar player with too many pedals.

Nice T-shirt!!! PURA VIDA !! Música mágica!

Thank you for the helpful video.

2:38 feels like an episode of House.

Remarkably beautiful!

Thanks for all these samples...WOW.. and Talented too btw😉

Thank you for your knowledge

peaceful sound..and cool instruments!!

So majestic

The smaller drums are quite interesting, but I still prefer the fuller sound of the Rav

love the vids brotha keep it up mad love from california!!! saving up for one of those Kaizen f Big bear tune going to take me a long time but im going to get one you inspired me to want to play thanks so much!

Nice video and a good introduction to those drums.

thank you so much! this actually helped me a lot !!!

Man I really like those Kaizens

The Rav Vast is my favorite

You play all of them and i will lie in the grass stoned immaculate