Master Series Handpan – D Integral Minor

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D natural / integral minor – (D), A, Bb, C, D, E, F, A

Sometimes called free integral, the natural minor scale is extremely well-suited to the handpan. The scale creates just the right balance between tension and release, letting the player drift and dream for hours. A versatile tuning that pairs with many other scales.

Comes with a padded carry backpack, and you can also add an optional protective hardcase.

See this Handpan in Action below ! Headphones recommended

 

More Details

Our Master Series Handpans are made from first grade pressed iron and have a larger volume, to help their resonance. Extra time is taken to tune higher sympathetic frequencies, resulting in a more harmonically balanced instrument.

The handpan is a new and mysterious instrument, distantly related in principle to the steelpan of Trinidad and Tobago, but inspired in sound by the Hang of Switzerland. Played by hand, rather than sticks or mallets, the handpan has a rich, intimate sound, full of emotion. There is no specific technique or style in the art of playing a handpan. A player with patience and an open mind will be rewarded with deep layers of complexity to explore.

Maintenance & Care

We recommend ongoing care and maintenance on handpans. Here are a few tips to protect the handpan from rusting and other damage:

Sweat may deposit salts to the surface, which contribute to rust formation. Before playing, wash and dry your hands.

Don’t play the handpan if it’s hot (for example, if it’s been in the sun).

Handpans should only be played gently and with one finger at a time: No hands, fists, or mallets.

After each play, wipe down the instrument with a soft, clean, dry cloth (preferably microfibre).

Clean your handpan every 6 – 12 months to remove dirt & oils: Use isopropyl alcohol, or a more gentle rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol or ethanol based of 50-75%, diluted with water). Use a soft cloth on both sides, the rim, and the inside.
If your handpan has oil on it, you’ll need to re-apply it since the cleaning will remove the oil.

Store your handpan in a cool place, and out of direct sunlight, ideally outside the case in a safe place. If stored inside the case, leave the zip 1/4 open to release the moisture from the case. Check that the foam in the case doesn’t get damp.

Apply Phoenix oil every 2 weeks – 2 months. Make sure to only use appropriate oil/wax for this process. You can get Phoenix oil here.

Would you like more advice on how to deal with rust or would like to ask another question? contact us and we’ll be happy to guide you!
Email us: [email protected]

 

 

 

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We recommend using good quality headphones for all our sound grabs – they’re recorded at high fidelity for your listening pleasure!

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