{"product_id":"handpan-45-cm","title":"Handpan 45 cm (18 in)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCheck out the compositions you could create with this compact instrument\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fiz3V6C67h4?si=zIXnsf6WJQzik-wF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall in love with our compact 45 cm (18 in) diameter handpan and its gorgeous, soothing tone!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose a 45 cm (18 in) handpan so you can take it with you everywhere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most handpans measure between 50–60 cm (20–23.6 in), this model is smaller yet still produces pleasant, relaxing acoustic vibrations. With a 45 cm (18 in) diameter, this compact handpan can absolutely deliver the resonant voice you’d expect from a larger model. Made entirely of stainless steel, the nine notes of this percussion instrument are tuned to a G minor scale. You can also choose between the standard 440 Hz frequency and the more exotic 432 Hz. Thanks to its compact size, this \u003cstrong\u003e45 cm (18 in) handpan\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for musicians looking for a lighter, more travel-friendly model. Its smaller format also means a more accessible price, which is perfect for percussionists who want a great-sounding handpan on a budget. Finally, the silver finish, accented with bronze in the tone fields, is sure to win you over. Treat yourself to this miniature handpan and explore its huge artistic possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFree accessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 290-page book with 25 pieces of sheet music and a 16-video course taught by a handpan instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nA padded carrying case\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tripod stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of drumsticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nA cleaning cloth\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications of the 45 cm (18 in) handpan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument family: percussion – idiophone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of notes: 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: G minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: 440 or 432 hertz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 45 cm (18 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 14 cm (5.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nMaterial: 1.2 mm (0.047 in) thick stainless steel\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 kg (6 lb 10 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a model with a different design? In that case, order our \u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emini-handpan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which comes in a beautiful bluish colour. You can also discover many others in our collection, which includes \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eall the handpans sold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e by our company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover the Hang, unveiled for the first time in Frankfurt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2001, designers Félix Rohner and Sabina Schärer of PANArt introduced the original Hang at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. Visitors were particularly surprised by the sounds a simple metal object could produce when struck. Those tones were largely made possible by a special material called Pang, a type of nitrogen-nitrided steel developed by PANArt specifically for its instruments. The first generation of \u003cstrong\u003eHang Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e featured 45 unique sound models—an exceptionally wide range—with names such as Ake Bono, Hijaz, Pygmy, Melog, and Zhi Diao. To acquire one of these 5,000 limited-edition instruments produced between 2001 and 2005, musicians had to send a handwritten letter explaining their motivations and wait months, even years, to receive an invitation to the workshop in Bern and finally purchase their own Hang. All that is now a thing of the past, as you can order your handpan right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarness the celestial frequencies of the handpan for intense meditation today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn September 9, an article highlighted how the handpan, \u003cstrong\u003ean idiophone instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e born in Switzerland in 2000, is reinventing relaxation. Created by Félix Rohner and Sabina Schärer in the PANArt workshops in Bern, the original Hang—nearly impossible to buy since 2014 without a written letter of intent—inspired the modern handpan. Made from two welded nitrided-steel half-shells, it radiates sound 360° thanks to its tri-tone tuning (fundamental tone, octave, and fifth), encouraging deep relaxation and a greater sense of well-being. Music therapists and practitioners of receptive meditation and art therapy incorporate it into sound-massage sessions, yoga flow, and even meditative colouring workshops to calm the mind. Unlike the unpleasant infrasound emitted by a poorly adjusted fan, the handpan’s vibrations are tuned to feel comfortable and soothing. You can also listen to it on CD or online video to recreate the atmosphere of a meditation centre at home. Enjoy this concentrated source of serenity—order your handpan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the meditative dimension of the handpan today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the handpan is widely used by sophrologists, relaxation practitioners, and therapists for its remarkable abilities in \u003cstrong\u003esophrology, meditation, and music therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to its harmonic frequencies and fluid notes, it creates a state of deep calm and promotes concentration. Many specialized facilities, such as wellness centres and travelling spas, now incorporate the handpan into their sessions. Just a few strikes on the central note, called the \"ding,\" and its 7 or 8 associated tones are enough to feel an almost instantaneous calming effect. No musical training is required, making it accessible to everyone, including novices and patients suffering from post-traumatic stress. Group music therapy workshops use the handpan to encourage non-verbal expression and strengthen group cohesion. Recordings of sessions are also available as playlists to prolong the experience at home. If you want to diversify your wellness practices or support your patients with a unique sound tool, invest in a handpan. Order your handpan now to enjoy this soothing sound experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmerse yourself in the nomadic origins of the handpan with Panacea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handpan has nomadic roots dating back to 2012, when Klaïm organized the first \"Rendez-vous du Hang®\" before launching Panacea in 2013, the first national Hang® and handpan gathering in France. This event, which took place in an orchard near Paris, brought together enthusiasts for improvised jams and world instruments. Carried in a simple case, the handpan brought together amateur and professional musicians, many inspired by the music of the film La Vie d’Adèle (Palme d’or 2013) composed by Klaïm himself. At the heart of the experience, \u003cstrong\u003ethe handpan’s portability facilitates your musical journeys\u003c\/strong\u003e, letting you improvise in a variety of locations, from rural farms to urban squares. By joining these first gatherings, you will explore the creative universe of this instrument invented in 2000 by PANArt, while joining a network of enthusiasts enriched by festivals such as GRIASDI, HANGAOUT, and the Handpan Festival in Sauvian. Pack your handpan and write the next chapter of this musical adventure today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"440 Hertz","offer_id":51475721453907,"sku":"Handpan-45-Cm-440-Hz-9-notes","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"432 Hertz","offer_id":51475721486675,"sku":"Handpan-45-Cm-432-Hz-9-notes","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/files\/Handpan-45-cm.jpg?v=1769163003","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en-ca\/products\/handpan-18-in","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}