Adult Handpan

Enjoy the Swiss Handpan Festival to the fullest with your portable instrument

The Swiss Handpan Festival, held annually at the Kulturfabrik in Wetzikon (Zürichstrasse 40), features artists such as Hang Massive and S. Littlestone Duo on Friday, followed by Flavio Salvaje, Dan Mulqueen, OWA, and Kabeção on Saturday. On Sunday, an open mic hosted by Flavio Salvaje invites everyone to share their music before workshops—singing circle with Nadia Simon, body percussion with Dan Mulqueen, composition with Laurent Sureau, advanced techniques with Kabeção, and singing with OWA—running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. An S-Bahn shuttle from Zurich and the Medikon/Kulti bus serve the site, and parking is available in the nearby BMW garage. Enjoy the workshops and Sunday open mic in a friendly and respectful atmosphere. Buy your handpan and make the most of these moments of musical escape in Switzerland.

Discover why infrasound has nothing to do with the handpan

Infrasound… many people think of that eerie phenomenon once blamed for making “haunted” houses feel terrifying—sometimes simply because of a poorly tuned fan. On the other end of the spectrum, the handpan, created in Switzerland in 2000 by Felix Rohner and Sabrina Schärer, produces carefully tuned overtones in a 1:2:3 ratio—fundamental, harmonic octave, and fifth—creating vibrations that feel deeply grounding. It’s no coincidence that scientists use infrasound to explain discomfort and anxiety, while the handpan offers a therapeutic listening experience by projecting sound in 360° thanks to its two welded, convex steel shells. Used in sound therapy and music therapy, it can support a sense of well-being by helping your brainwaves sync with its harmonies. Whether you listen on CD, watch a video, or experience it in a relaxation space where a therapist blends the instrument into yoga and sound massage sessions, the handpan can turn any room into a soothing cocoon. Treat yourself to this striking contrast between anxiety-inducing infrasound and the calm harmonies of the handpan to elevate your well-being. Get your handpan now!

Let the Handpan be your best teacher

Unlike traditional instruments, the handpan is often called its own best teacher: as you play, you instinctively learn the resonance of each note. This instrument doesn’t produce “wrong” notes thanks to its harmonized structure, letting you focus on touch and dynamics with confidence. The circular layout around the central "ding" encourages spontaneous creativity and naturally guides beginners through their first improvisations. You’ll discover your own styles and rhythmic patterns session after session, without needing music theory or sheet music. This idea of "self-learning" was popularized by PANArt when they created the Hang in 2000, followed by the handpan in 2009. Complementary learning—online lessons or workshops—can then refine your technique and improve hand dexterity. The handpan is the best teacher for intuitive learning, guaranteeing rapid and enjoyable progress. Get yourself a handpan and let its magical sound guide you as you develop your musicality.

Discover the secrets of PANArt's technical documents

Since 2001, PANArt has published several documents detailing its tuning, design, and materials methods on its official website. These rare and valuable publications describe, among other things, the use of the nitrided "Pang" alloy, the precise shaping of the shells, and the formation of the "Dings." They explain how to control upper partials using a central dome structure inspired by gamelans and Asian gongs. They also explore note layout, the zigzag pattern around the ding, and the nitriding parameters that help achieve optimal tuning stability. Geared toward insiders, this technical corpus has allowed many makers—such as Ezhan of Echo Sound Sculpture and Bellart—to freely draw inspiration and develop their own handpans. These writings form a bridge between art and science, essential for anyone who wants to understand the birth of the Hang and how it connects to the modern handpan: dive into the journey by treating yourself to a quality handpan.

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