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Listen to how this instrument tuned to A sounds
Become a true handpan virtuoso with this model in A!
You'll love this excellent A handpan
Highly prized for blending beautifully with most other instruments, the key of A also offers huge room for improvisation and pairs well with many other handpan scales. In short, it’s a versatile, go-anywhere tuning that makes it easy to play with other musicians, no matter what they play. A handpan in A minor creates an expressive, introspective mood, while the same instrument in A major leans toward bright, uplifting, feel-good melodies. Choose the scale that best matches your musical goals. With 9 precisely tuned notes, a stainless steel build, and a generous set of included accessories, you’ll have everything you need to create endlessly. Step into the wonderful world of handpans and add this one to your cart today.
Accessories included:
A 290-page book with 25 scores 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 mallets
A cleaning cloth
Technical specifications of the A handpan
Instrument family: percussion – idiophone
Number of notes: 9
Key: A major or A minor
Frequency: 440 or 432 hertz
Diameter: 22 in (55 cm)
Height: 10 in (25 cm)
Material: 0.05 in (1.2 mm) thick stainless steel
Weight: 8 lb 13 oz (4 kg)
Diatonic handpan scales include notes that can sound dissonant when played at the same time. That’s why there are handpans in the pentatonic range, whose notes are designed to naturally harmonize with one another. No matter the order you play them in, you’ll feel like you’re creating majestic melodies with this type of handpan in your hands.
Discover the permanent site of the Handpan Festival de Sauvian and its infrastructure
The Handpan Festival de Sauvian, founded by Cédric in 2014, now boasts permanent on-site infrastructure—drinking water access, electrical hookups, and stabilized stages—thanks to Cédric’s earthmoving work three months before the 5th edition. This permanent setting makes it possible to host Handpan Family gatherings and acoustic evenings throughout the year. Each edition now brings together more than 7,500 festival-goers for concerts, workshops, and showcases, while 10 to 12 handpan makers and 60 exhibitors of crafts, jewelry, and world instruments create a vibrant marketplace. Ahead of the festival, an emerging-artist competition, judged by Klaïm, Kelu, and David Charrier, selects one performer for the main stage. Didgeridoo, Jew’s harp, sound healing, and yoga workshops round out the program in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Lightweight and easy to carry, your handpan accompanies you in these moments of creativity and connection. Bring your instrument and join us today to experience Sauvian all year long.
Explore the heritage of the Hang, invented in 2000 by PANArt
The Hang, the precursor to the handpan, was invented in 2000 by Félix Rohner and Sabina Schärer at PANArt in Bern. Its rapid success inspired the creation of the handpan in 2009, designed to make this instrument more accessible to musicians around the world. The original Hang consisted of two folded and hammered steel shells, tuned to a 9-note scale. This formula evolved into lighter, modular handpans, making handcrafted production easier. The first Hang models featured an engraved serial number and a raw finish, elements that have since been replaced by nitriding and patina techniques to improve durability. The Hang has become a collector’s item, while the handpan carries forward its principles to offer a playful, intuitive experience. Museum exhibitions and technical conferences in Europe trace this evolution, highlighting the Hang’s impact on contemporary intuitive music. Explore the legacy of the Hang, invented in 2000, and order a handpan to continue this sonic lineage right in your own home.
Experience the instant pleasure of the handpan without composing any melodies
Unlike instruments such as the violin, which require an expert to produce a harmonious melody, every handpan note sounds rewarding from the very first strike. This Swiss idiophone, developed in 2000 by Félix Rohner and Sabina Schärer, has no strings or membrane, but two convex steel shells welded together that resonate with a 1:2:3 tuning (fundamental, octave, fifth). This simplicity allows anyone, even without musical training, to fully enjoy its relaxing qualities. Each note is beneficial for soothing the mind and body, thanks to its ideal frequency ratio. Used in guided meditation, yoga flow sessions, or sound massage, the handpan envelops the listener in a vibrational bath conducive to relaxation. The original creators at PANArt even requested a letter of motivation before providing a Hang, the insider’s version of the instrument, underscoring its rarity. Today, the handcrafted models from Instruments du Monde remain accessible, offering a pure, warm tone. Treat yourself to this instant pleasure and order your handpan now.
Explore the origins of the steelpan modified by Pantheon Steel
In 2002, Kyle Cox and Jim Dusin founded Pantheon Steel in the United States to rethink the steelpan. The duo used pioneering tuning methods, borrowed from the ghatam and the Hang, to develop a prototype in 2007 called SPB, featuring nine notes and optimized "shoulder tones." Pantheon Steel popularized the term handpan via Handpan.org, allowing for rapid dissemination of the practice. Their SPB incorporated a modular bottom port and partial nitriding, offering unprecedented tuning stability. The goal was to make the instrument more accessible while retaining the harmonic richness inherited from Trinidadian steelpans and Asian gongs. Discover the originality of the SPB and complete your collection with a handpan inspired by this transatlantic fusion.
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 mainland France, Belgium, or Luxembourg, delivery is free.
Shipping time: ships within 48 business hours.
Delivery time: orders are delivered to France, Belgium, Switzerland, and European Union member countries within 3–14 business days. This time frame may be extended to 30 days for other countries.
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