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Treat yourself to a smooth, melodic handpan tuned to E!
Choose E when purchasing your future handpan
The key of E, whether minor or major, is a scale that makes it easier to express emotions through notes and music. Musicians are free to choose the feelings they want to convey to their listeners, or to themselves, through their compositions. Originating in Western music, and more specifically in the Baroque and Renaissance periods, a handpan in E minor is ideal for more meditative atmospheres, while its E major version brings out bright, uplifting emotions that can instantly boost your mood—almost like a natural antidepressant. To top it all off, this handpan is crafted from high-quality stainless steel, so it resists rust and corrosion with ease. Give yourself the chance to become an exceptional musician—treat yourself to this beautiful handpan today.
Accessories included:
A 290-page book featuring 25 pieces of sheet music and a 16-video course taught by a handpan instructor
A padded carrying case
A protective natural jute braid
A tripod stand
A pair of drumsticks
A cleaning cloth
Technical specifications of the E handpan
Instrument family: percussion – idiophone
Number of notes: 9
Key: E major or E minor
Frequency: 440 or 432 Hz
Diameter: 55 cm (22 in)
Height: 25 cm (10 in)
Material: 1.2 mm (0.05 in) thick stainless steel
Weight: 4 kg (8 lb 13 oz)
If you’re seeking a very classic tuning that’s commonly used for all musical instruments, take a look at our handpans tuned to the note C. You can choose between the major or minor scale, allowing you to select your handpan precisely according to your desires and expectations for your musical compositions.
Dive into the handpan experience—starting September 9
On September 9, 2025, a blog post highlighted how the handpan is used for meditation and relaxation, while also recalling its recent origins in Switzerland in 2000. Created by Félix Rohner and Sabrina Schärer, the original Hang—now nearly impossible to obtain without submitting a motivation letter since production ended in 2014—paved the way for the modern handpan. This idiophone is crafted from two welded, nitrided steel shells, each tuned to three frequencies (fundamental tone, octave, and fifth), creating an ideal sound palette for musical relaxation. Music therapy practitioners incorporate it into yoga, sound massage, and music-therapy sessions, sometimes combining the handpan with Tibetan bowls or overtone singing. Each note, hand-hammered by the artisans at Handpan-Store, radiates 360° vibrations that promote brainwave entrainment and help release tension. Take advantage of the tips from this article and order your handpan today to enrich your wellness practices.
Learn the secrets of studio recording for your handpan
In the studio, the handpan reveals its full harmonic richness thanks to the right recording techniques. Place a pair of condenser microphones about 30 cm (12 in) from the "ding" and an ambient microphone about 2 m (6.5 ft) away to capture the natural resonance. Some engineers prefer an X/Y pair to achieve a precise stereo image, while others use a large-diaphragm mic for added warmth. You can also connect piezoelectric sensors directly under the "gu side" for a clean signal to mix. Preamp settings, along with light EQ in the midrange, can bring out the harmonics without changing the instrument’s timbre. Video tutorials and dedicated workshops explain how to position microphones and adjust compression for the handpan. Learn these studio recording secrets to give your handpan tracks a professional edge, then order your instrument today to quickly enrich your music production.
Try the Gudu, a fusion of the udu and the Hang
After the Hang was discontinued in 2013, PANArt introduced the Gudu, a hybrid instrument that combines the convex shape of the Hang with an enlarged lower sound port, inspired by the Nigerian udu. The Gudu produces deep bass and warm midrange tones, while its eight upper notes retain the melodic character of the Hang. The addition of a second port, sometimes tuned to a minor third, enriches the polyphony. This creation, designed by Rohner and Schärer, explores the synergy between idiophone and membranophone percussion instruments. Lovers of rhythmic and harmonic textures will find a whole new playground here. Discover the Gudu and complete your collection with this piece of PANArt heritage.
Fuse handpan and Indian music at Vivaan, enjoy a unique experience
Vivaan, the handpan festival in India held from February 16 to 18, 2024, at Shoonya Farm Retreat near Belgaum, celebrates the fusion of handpan sounds with Indian classical music. Initiated by Dipak Thakkar, founder of MusiCurry and the Handpan India Community since 2017, this event features concerts by Pt. Ronu Majumdar (flute), Aditya Kalyanpur (tabla), Carola Ortiz (clarinet), Martin Dubois (kora and overtone singing), Jeremy Nattagh, and Tatsunori Hara. Workshops on vocal raga, percussion, banjo, and instrument making are led by local and international artists. Participants can explore culinary traditions at a festival that alternates between outdoor concerts and cultural immersion sessions. Handpan fusion and Indian heritage invite you on a sensory journey combining improvisation and musical rituals. Lightweight and easy to carry, your handpan can come with you for jam sessions under the palm trees or sound-meditation sessions at sunset. Bring your instrument and experience this intercultural adventure today.
Legal warranty: when you order from the French company Instruments du Monde, you’re covered by a 2-year statutory warranty on all our items.
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Free delivery: if you live in Canada, delivery is free.
Shipping time: ships within 48 business hours.
Delivery time: orders are delivered to Canada within 3–14 business days. This time frame may be extended to 30 days for other countries.
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