How to Play Handpan (Hangdrum) - Lesson 1: Striking Technique

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[karamjitsingh]

I cant even afford a handpan, what am i doing here? 😂😂 love to listen to it though

[jeanthornton]

One coming in the post .. im 71 and always wanted one.. so decided to go for it. Thanks ❤

[egowoman]

For the first time I heard a hand pan when I sat on a terras near a park in Amsterdam. It brought tears to my eyes. Did not dare to go to ask what instrument that was. Now, years later I stumbled upon a video that was shared in Social Media. There I heard the name handpan for the first time. So I am going to buy one. First I will go and find out which handpan touches my soul and the journey starts from there including the great community of handpan players. Namastee 🙏🏽

[eliara-thevoice]

I recently received my first handpan/hangdrum. Daniel Waples inspired me. It's so intuitive. I love it. I don't need need to know the notes or read music. I just follow the sounds and let the sounds lead me.

[jjnolascojr]

i appreciate you showing us how to play man. i’ve had my handpan for about two weeks now and i’ve already learned so much from you. i put people to sleep when i play around them lol

[serenosky]

Just got my first handpan, a MAG d minor kurd. I've looked at various lessons and I must say I find yours the easiest to follow with the quickest progress. I am of course also trying to own jamming and rhytms, but it helps to follow some sort of structural course, and I find yours brilliant.

[radiantbird]

I just bought one on credit... I have wanted one for years... I'll be paying it off over the next year.

[anacanhola]

Many years ago I was walking down Sta Catarina Street in Porto City when I listened to a heavenly sound all around me... it took me a while to understand were it was coming from but then I saw a guy in the midle of the street with a handpan (first time ever) and it was such a strong emotional experience... I really would like to learn how to play it myself 😊

[PentragonCosplay]

I just buyed a handpan, it arrived today and I hope with your videos I will be able to play some easy tunes soon. I am definitely going to use the thumbs for the three lower tones but for the other ones I find the middle fingers more practical.
Thanks for making these!

[mxrshtrnt]

Bruh, these things are so expensive. I really want one though.

[expatguideph]

thank you, very helpful, oh gosh this was 6 years ago, still very helpful in 2023, thank you David

[jacklovejane]

Seems like all handpan teachers have the same first name :
Thank you David

[WolvenDance]

Thank you so much for these videos! Knowing there isn't a ONE SINGLE ABSOLUTE way to play this beautiful instrument is extremely reassuring! (My oboe teacher would rap my knuckles with a pencil if I wasn't holding the instrument right! --Not hard, though, just enough as a firm reminder xD ) Oddly enough, the fingers that gave me the most trouble with the oboe are my favorite fingers for handpan; my ring fingers.

Thank you for supplying this boost of confidence, as trivial and silly as it seems. I'm anxious to check out your other lessons!
Blessed be and merry meet

[imstillhere]

I had a dream about playing this. This will happen.Thank you so much ❤️🙏.

[alizarinetta]

I m getting my very first handpan in just about a month, i cant wait:-) thank you for your videos:-) greetings from Prague:-)

[SunshineDoodle]

Finally got my today! Thank you so much for the extremely simple intro! I played piano for almost 15 years but got in a car accident and don't have all function of my left hand, any tips for how to play with limited ability?

[sagedog]

Hi David, am awaiting my first "handpan", actually have a Hapi Drum on the way. Have found that your tutorials seem very well thought out and would suit me (or anyone wanting to get started on these instruments) in learning how to get the most of my new instrument. I find your videos very well thought out, not only in their drills, but in the progression that you lay out for growing and improving one's dexterity and coordination. I've been practicing already on my desk, as I watch or sometimes on my lap, until my drum does finally arrive. Hope the practice pays off and when I can, I'll submit a video to show you how well your teaching comes across. Thank you for your efforts and your skill!

[AlyGSpirit]

Very sensitive and grounding intro to the handpan! Thank you very very very much!!! All my blessings for you

[SuperSin]

I really need to say thank you for ur awesome videos. As a kid i played drums, but never became really good. Now the little i learned back then really helps me with ur lessons and learning to play this wonderful instrument is kind a insane. At the moment i'm at Lesson 4 or 5 and it just sound so awesome. Thank u

[bluestarhealingangels]

This is so cool when they 1st came out they cost $400 was able to find new one a 17 inch pan drum for $268
I have a frame drum it helps to make your fingers strong also wanted a hand pan thanks for lesson