Handpan La Sirena

Explore the steel tongue drum, the precursor to the Hang

Before the Hang, some makers were already building steel tongue drums in the 1990s—steel drums with cut tongues that produce distinct notes. Their hand-playability, portability, and cut-based tuning inspired Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer in Bern to envision a more melodic instrument. The tongue drum already offered intuitive playing without wrong notes, but it lacked deep resonance. The Hang, and later the handpan, kept that accessibility while adding a central ding, a bottom port tuned as a Helmholtz resonator, and a nitrided Pang alloy for a richer harmonic spectrum. Choose a handpan to experience this one-of-a-kind evolution.

Enjoy a handpan session with online lessons now

With the rise of online courses and streaming platforms, the handpan can now come straight into your living room through online handpan lessons. This Swiss instrument, created in 2000 by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer, combines two welded shells of nitrided steel to project sound in a full 360° field. Thanks to its three-phase tuning (fundamental, octave, fifth), each note creates a deeply immersive vibration—perfect for meditation and relaxation. You can follow pro video tutorials, join virtual masterclasses, or watch concerts recorded live from meditation centres in Amsterdam, Bern, or Berlin. Sound-healing platforms also share original creations featuring handpan resonance, sometimes paired with Tibetan singing bowls or overtone singing. With no need for traditional music reading, each guided session helps you cultivate a sense of calm and well-being. Whether you’re new to the instrument or already an experienced musician, these digital resources support you step by step. Start learning online, and order your handpan to deepen your practice today.

Join the monthly meetups of the Pangonia Handpan Festival in Berlin

Since 2022, the Berlin community behind the Pangonia Handpan Festival has been hosting monthly meetups open to everyone, rotating between unusual venues and cultural spaces to encourage connection. Each meetup features collaborative learning sessions, improvised jams, and instrument-making demos from local builders. These previews help you build friendships ahead of the annual event, which brings together 14 artists, 11 concerts, and 7 workshops. You’ll meet 25 volunteers coordinating the event, a vegan food stand highlighting Berlin specialties and artisanal products, and a bar serving fresh fruit juices and homemade kombucha. These meetups provide an intimate setting to hone your playing and often end with spontaneous jam sessions outdoors or in classic courtyard spaces. Lightweight and easy to carry, your handpan can follow you through every neighbourhood in Berlin, ready to resonate with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your instrument and join these friendly gatherings today.

Sign up for a discovery workshop to try out the handpan

Don’t have a handpan yet? Discovery courses and introductory workshops are made for you. Organized in many European cities, these sessions lend you a quality instrument at no extra cost, so you can fully immerse yourself in this sound world. During these workshops, which last between two and four hours, you’ll explore the instrument’s history, how it’s made, and its notes under the guidance of professional teachers. These events often take place in cultural venues, specialist stores, or community centres, particularly in Lyon, Montpellier, and Bordeaux. They include a presentation of the PANArt Hang and an overview of independent makers such as Morg and Baladi. You’ll learn your first melodies, develop accurate finger technique, and explore basic rhythms. These discovery workshops are an excellent first step before investing in your own handpan. Sign up for an introductory workshop to try out the handpan for free and order your instrument with confidence after experiencing it for yourself.

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.

Returns and exchanges: not satisfied with your order? Not sure if this product is right for you? We’ve got you covered! Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, and you don’t need to provide a reason. Shop with peace of mind.

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.