{"product_id":"handpan-la","title":"Handpan in A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eListen to how this instrument tuned to A sounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mo3Bdxffq-g?si=lsukxC3wM31hRIKz\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecome a true handpan virtuoso with this model in A!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou'll love this excellent A handpan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly 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 \u003cstrong\u003ehandpan in A\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 with 25 scores and a 16-video course taught by a handpan instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA padded carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protective natural jute braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tripod stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of 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 A 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: A major or A minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency: 440 or 432 hertz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22 in (55 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 10 in (25 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nMaterial: 0.05 in (1.2 mm) thick stainless steel\u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8 lb 13 oz (4 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiatonic handpan scales include notes that can sound dissonant when played at the same time. That’s why there are \u003ca href=\"__linkproduct1\" title=\"__linkproduct1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehandpans in the pentatonic range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 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 \u003ca href=\"__linkcollection1\" title=\"__linkcollection1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etype of handpan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover the permanent site of the Handpan Festival de Sauvian and its infrastructure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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, \u003cstrong\u003eyour handpan accompanies you in these moments\u003c\/strong\u003e of creativity and connection. Bring your instrument and join us today to experience Sauvian all year long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the heritage of the Hang, invented in 2000 by PANArt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHang\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExperience the instant pleasure of the handpan without composing any melodies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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. \u003cstrong\u003eEach note is beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the origins of the steelpan modified by Pantheon Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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 \u003cstrong\u003ethe term handpan\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instruments du Monde","offers":[{"title":"A Major \/ 440 Hertz","offer_id":51715586326867,"sku":"Handpan-A-major-440-hz-9-notes","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A Major \/ 432 Hertz","offer_id":51715586359635,"sku":"Handpan-A-major-432-hz-9-notes","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A Minor \/ 440 Hertz","offer_id":51715586392403,"sku":"Handpan-A-minor-440-hz-9-notes","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A Minor \/ 432 Hertz","offer_id":51715586425171,"sku":"Handpan-A-minor-432-hz-9-notes","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9454\/1508\/files\/Handpan-la.jpg?v=1769163670","url":"https:\/\/instruments-du-monde.com\/en\/products\/handpan-in-a","provider":"Instruments du Monde","version":"1.0","type":"link"}