Handpans are unique and beautiful instruments that are made from steel. The handpan is a member of the idiophone family, which means that it produces sound by striking or rubbing it. Handpan have a unique sound and you will be able to identify one by hearing just a few notes. You can find many different types of handpans but the best ones will always be high quality with good tone and durability.
What is Handpan?
Handpans are a type of drum, often referred to as idiophones. They’re made from steel and played with your hands or mallets. Handpans can also be played with sticks, but this isn’t recommended because it’s harder to get a good sound out of them when you play them like this.
Handpans are usually round or oval, but they don’t have to be some handpan makers have created square ones too! They come in all sorts of colors too! You might even find one that matches your favorite color scheme!
Types of Handpan
Handpans are a type of instrument that originated in the Swiss Alps. They have no strings, wood or metal and are made from aluminum alloy. Handpans have been described as sounding like bells, gongs and drums all in one instrument.
Handpan Construction Materials
Handpan construction materials are an important consideration when choosing a handpan. The most common material is steel, which makes up the body of the instrument and gives it its signature sound. Brass is also popular because it’s more durable than steel, but it’s also more expensive and heavier to carry around. Aluminum is lighter than both brass and steel, making it ideal for travel or performance situations where space or weight limitations are a concern (such as performing at festivals). Handpans made from wood are often used as cheaper alternatives to handpans made from metal; however, these instruments tend not to have as much resonance due to their lower density compared with other materials like fiberglass which makes them unsuitable for professional musicians looking for optimal sound quality in their instrumentation choices.
How to Choose Your Handpan?
When you’re ready to buy a handpan, there are a few things that you should consider. First off, what is the most important thing when choosing your new instrument? Well, it depends on what type of music you want to play and who will be listening. If you’re going for an intimate setting where only close friends and family will hear the music, then maybe something smaller would be best. However, if this is going to be played at concerts or festivals then maybe something larger would suit better for everyone around you can enjoy it too!
There are also many kinds of handpans available at different sizes/prices so make sure when choosing one which one fits best with your needs! For example, if I were looking for one right now then I would probably go with “The Dreamcatcher” ($1600 USD) because it has such beautiful sound quality while still being affordable enough where anyone could afford one without having too much money invested into their hobby.
Sound Quality
The sound quality of a handpan is subjective. It’s possible that two people could play the same handpan and experience different sounds, or even hear different notes. This is because there are many factors that affect how you perceive a sound, including your mood and environment. For example, if you’re feeling happy when playing your instrument and listening to music at home on a rainy day with friends around you then it will probably sound good in comparison to if someone played their instrument while they were sad or angry at work during rush hour traffic even though both scenarios involve playing the same handpan!
Another reason why one person may like one type of tuning over another could simply be because they heard another version first so now every other version seems off-key compared with what they’re used too (this happens often). If someone hears “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” played in C major for example, then listens back later but changes key signature from C major into A minor by accident…they’ll notice something isn’t quite right anymore even though nothing changed except tuning pitch!
Durability
It’s a good idea to consider the durability of your handpan before you buy it. Handpans are fragile instruments that are not designed to be played outside or in wet conditions, so if you’re looking for one that can withstand weather and temperature changes, you may want to look elsewhere. Handpans also aren’t made to withstand extreme temperatures or high temperatures they’ll warp if left in direct sunlight or placed near heat sources (like a fireplace).
Price
Handpans are not cheap, but they’re not terribly expensive either. You can find a good handpan for under $1000 if you look hard enough. However, this is not an instrument to be considered an investment: handpans do not appreciate like regular instruments and cannot be resold at any price. They are also unique creations made by individual artists who may only create one or two instruments in their lifetime!
Conclusion
The handpan is a unique instrument that can be used in many ways. It’s important to find the right one for your needs, but we hope this guide has helped you understand what makes a good handpan and how to choose one.