The difference between the scales
The world of musical scales is so vast and beautiful, the possibilities are endless and the research never ends. It excites us to discover the opportunities that each scale provides, it is in the distance between the notes where the real magic begins. The modes can vary from deep to uplifting, sad to exciting, from […]
Which kind of stainless steel is right for me?
The question Many handpan enthusiasts are asking this question – what is the difference between 1.0mm vs 1.25mm steel and what are the benefits for each?How would I know which one to choose for my handpan? In this article we will do our best to give our point of view on this topic. We will […]
How to record a Pantam with Thomas Ben-Tov
In this blog post we set down with our long time friend, Pantam player, Pantam stand maker and sound engineer – Thomas Ben Tov. Thomas is our go to guy when it comes to recording our Pantams.He is well known in the Pantams and Handpans world, and have recorded and mixed some of the top […]
The Handpan / Hang history
Today we can find several names which define the same instrument – ‘Hang’, ‘Handpan’, ‘Pantam’, ‘Hang drum’ and many others. In this article we will take a look at the history of these names and the actual physical and sound differences between them. The ‘Hang’ – Switzerland, 1999 In 1999, the Swiss percussionist Reto Weber […]
What is the difference between a ‘Nitrided handpan’ and ‘Stainless handpan’?
Choosing the material of your handpan is an important part, but how do you know which one fits your needs? You will find all the answers in this article.
Making the difference between a high quality handpan and a lower quality handpan.
In this article I will share my ideas and thoughts about creating a high quality instrument.
Taking care of your pantam
Taking care of your Pantam is very important, here are the guide lines for a proper care of your instrument.
