{"product_id":"handpan-blanc","title":"White Handpan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTreat your ears to a piece played on this instrument\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tppPovPSNFo\" title=\"Handpan Blanc\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose white for your next handpan!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLet yourself be tempted by the pure, neutral white of this superb handpan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite rare in the world of handpans, white models like this one are nonetheless full of charm. With a colour reminiscent of snow, frost, or even milk, this percussion instrument features nine notes tuned to D Kurd, a minor scale that encourages relaxation and introspection. Crafted entirely from stainless steel, it offers better corrosion resistance while delivering rich, harmonious tones. In addition to choosing the frequency, you can pick between two versions of this sound instrument. The first, called “smooth,” features a perfectly even surface, while the second, “relief,” has a slightly grainy, textured look. Please note that this is purely a design choice, as the sounds produced by this \u003cstrong\u003ewhite handpan\u003c\/strong\u003e will remain exactly the same regardless of the version you select. Take a big step into the world of intuitive music and order this handpan now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAccessories included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 290-page book containing 25 scores 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 soft mallets\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 white 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: D Kurd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: 440 or 432 hertz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nMaterial: 1.2 mm thick stainless steel\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a higher-quality model crafted from high-hardness stainless steel, we recommend our \u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTree of Life handpan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The tones will be slightly more pleasant to listen to. If you’re unsure about your choice, browse \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eall the handpans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e available in our store. You’re sure to find the model that suits you perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJoin local meetups to improve your handpan skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn many European cities, local handpan meetups are held regularly in cafés, event venues, or coworking spaces. These informal gatherings, advertised on Facebook and Meetup groups, bring together amateurs and professionals for a friendly jam session. Everyone brings their instrument, shares playing tips, swaps graphic notation, and hosts quick intro mini-workshops. These events encourage connection, collective progress, and shared inspiration. They’re also a great way to try new models, discover advanced techniques—rolls, flats, and muting techniques—and get personalised feedback. \u003cstrong\u003eJoin a local handpan meetup\u003c\/strong\u003e and order your instrument to be part of this musical movement today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCombine several handpans to create unique harmonies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Hang, created in 2000 by PANArt, has not been available new since 2014, but its influence lives on in today’s handpans. Handcrafted from nitrided steel shells, each has a single scale, but it is possible to combine several instruments with different tunings for \u003cstrong\u003ecomplementary harmonies in sound therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on the location—an alpine garden, a yoga studio in Paris, or a meditation centre in Berlin—these handpan ensembles create a rich soundscape, using fundamental frequencies, octaves, and fifths to induce deep relaxation. Music therapy practitioners use this technique to enhance well-being and promote mental cohesion. Treat yourself to this symphony of vibrations and purchase several handpans for a customised sound experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaster the harmony of the handpan with the 1:2:3 ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magic of the handpan lies in the 1:2:3 harmonic ratio: the fundamental, the octave, and the compound fifth. By modulating these three frequencies, each note produces a natural and captivating resonance. This approach, inherited from the first steelpans developed by Ellie Mannette and perfected by Winston Spree Simon in the 1960s, was adopted by PANArt for the Hang in 2000. Victor Levinson, with his SPB handpan, introduced the systematic tuning of “shoulder tones” (second octave on the edges of the notes) in 2013, followed by Ezhan of Echo Sound Sculpture. The result is an instrument offering a rich and deep harmonic palette, ideal for meditation, composition, and sound therapy. Understand and explore this \u003cstrong\u003e1:2:3 harmonic relationship\u003c\/strong\u003e by ordering your handpan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTake part in Vivaan, the handpan and Indian culture festival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivaan, the handpan and Indian culture festival, is held at Shoonya Farm Retreat, near Belgaum in India. Created by Dipak Thakkar, founder of MusiCurry and the Handpan India Community since 2017, this event offers a unique fusion of \u003cstrong\u003ehandpan music\u003c\/strong\u003e and local traditions. Dipak, a self-taught banjo, handpan, and keyboard player, has invited international and Indian artists such as Pt. Ronu Majumdar (flute), Aditya Kalyanpur (tabla), Jeremy Nattagh, Carola Ortiz (clarinet), Martin Dubois (kora and overtone singing), and Tatsunori Hara. The programme includes fusion concerts, percussion workshops, traditional singing workshops, kundalini yoga, and cultural heritage tours. Craft stalls highlight the diversity of the local music scene, and participants can meet handpan makers on site. Bring your handpan or try those available on site and immerse yourself in the Vivaan adventure today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"Smooth \/ 440 Hertz","offer_id":51451045151059,"sku":"Handpan-Blanc-smooth-440-Hz-9-notes","price":799.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smooth \/ 432 Hertz","offer_id":51451050688851,"sku":"Handpan-Blanc-smooth-432-Hz-9-notes","price":799.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Textured \/ 440 Hertz","offer_id":51451045183827,"sku":"Handpan-Blanc-grainy-440-Hz-9-notes","price":799.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Textured \/ 432 Hertz","offer_id":51451050721619,"sku":"Handpan-Blanc-grainy-432-Hz-9-notes","price":799.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/files\/Handpan-blanc.jpg?v=1769161842","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en-ie\/products\/white-handpan","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}