Celtic Minor Handpan

Experience the musical solidarity of HANGAOUT with your handpan

HANGAOUT, organised in June at the Domaine du Balbuzard in La Rouze (Condat-en-Combraille), was born from a bold bet to support the French handpan scene during the health crisis. In just three months, Klaïm brought together artists such as Waagal, Alem, Tom Vaylo, and the duo Serà around a pay-what-you-want model where all profits are shared fairly between musicians and technicians. The “apéro scénique,” a concept where each musician gets a free drink to step on stage, created unforgettable moments of connection. A €4.31 raffle offered the chance to win three handpans, a tongue drum, and other prizes while also funding the event. Workshops in didgeridoo, Jew’s harp, yoga, and shiatsu massage, led by practitioners from Univers des 7 Chakras, added a wellness dimension. A pay-what-you-want festival and fairly shared profits highlight the spirit of solidarity that drives this event. Easy to carry, your handpan is the perfect companion for improvising during these friendly meetups. Bring your instrument and join this human adventure today.

Take advantage of private online lessons for personalised guidance

For tailor-made support, opt for private online lessons with renowned teachers such as David Charrier or Miloon. These video sessions, via Zoom or Skype, adapt to your schedule and your level, from beginner player to seasoned virtuoso. Each lesson is prepared around your goals: improving posture, right/left hand coordination, discovering basic rhythmic patterns, and refining advanced techniques such as rolls and harmonics. Your teacher shares graphic scores and video exercises and analyses your sound in real time to fine-tune your touch. This option eliminates travel while still giving you interactive dialogue and instant feedback. In-person lessons are also possible for those living near the Metal Sounds workshops in Saint-André-de-Sangonis or affiliated studios in Montpellier. Take advantage of private online lessons for personalised guidance and order your handpan today to begin learning at your own pace.

Combine several handpans for a panoramic sound now

Each handpan, an idiophone invented in Switzerland in 2000 by Félix Rohner and Sabrina Schärer, is tuned to a single scale, which helps minimise dissonance. However, for advanced sound healing and music therapy practices, you can pair multiple instruments, each tuned differently, to create a panoramic sound of complementary scales. This approach, inspired by polyphonic blending, lets you layer handpans in C, D, or other keys for a harmonic-rich vibrational bath. The two welded nitrided steel shells diffuse vibrations at 360°, helping deepen relaxation and encourage a flow state during meditation or yoga sessions. Artisans collaborating with Instruments du Monde offer these sound configurations, with personalised tuning for each instrument. Whether you lead art-therapy workshops or organise group relaxation sessions, this technique enriches the acoustic experience. Treat yourself to this unique set—order your handpans today.

Discover the lower port, known as the "punt," and its Helmholtz resonator

The handpan uses a lower port, called a "punt," "gu," or "port," tuned according to the Helmholtz resonator principle. Located under the shell, this opening amplifies low frequencies and creates a striking contrast with the upper notes. Striking the punt like an udu produces a deep, low percussive tone that complements the note fields laid out on top. Artisans such as Echo Sound Sculpture and Pantheon Steel meticulously tune the punt to ensure an even, dynamic response. This feature, inherited from the tradition of the ghatam and gongs, gives the handpan its dual melodic and rhythmic expressiveness. Order your handpan and master the art of the punt to enrich your performances.

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 Ireland, delivery is free.

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Delivery time: orders are delivered to Ireland within 3–14 business days. This time frame may be extended to 30 days for other countries.