Who makes handpan?

Founder and tuner Terence Jay constructs stainless steel, raw steel, and nitrided steel handpans in three sizes. Pansnap is the manufacturer of the Solaris handpan, which is crafted and tuned by Bryant Evangelista. Pantheon Steel was the first handpan maker in the United States and, arguably, the second in the world.

How much does it cost to make a handpan?

For a solid handpan with a standard number of notes (7-8) from a good maker: you should probably expect to pay no less than $1,000-$2,500 (new). For a ‘top-shelf’ make and/or for more notes: you’re looking at around $3,000-$4,000 (new). For anything rare or custom: you can expect to pay more.

Where are handpan drums made?

The heritage of this instrument originates in Bern, Switzerland where Felix Rohner and Sabina Schårer constructed this multifaceted instrument called Hang. Felix Rohner was the first prominent player of a musical instrument called the Trinidad Steel drum which received its first recognition in Europe in the early 70s.

Why do handpans cost so much?

If you could buy a handpan in any music store, well, the price of a handpan would probably be pretty low. But since there are only a handful of people making good handpans (the supply) and a lot of people want to buy a handpan (the demand), the price for a handpan is high.

Do handpans go out of tune?

Secondly, handpans can go out of tune if you play too hard. You may not think that you’re hitting your handpan as hard as a hammer, but over time, playing too hard with your fingers can still change the tuning of your handpan. Yes, the handpan is made out of steel but remember it’s still a fragile instrument.

Who is the most followed handpan player in the world?

#greenscreenvideo #greenscreen @bretmanrock is actually the most followed Handpan player in the world!

Are Sela handpans good?

Sela Harmony Handpan This makes it a great option for traveling with and playing wherever you go. The Sela company advertises this handpan as being a good option for playing around a fire or at a yoga event. The sounds it makes are very soothing to hear.

How old are handpans?

The handpan is a relatively new instrument in the world, having been first invented in 2001. However, the origins of tuned steel itself, the primary concept involved in creating the tone of the handpan, can be traced back to the 1930s and 1940s in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

What culture is the handpan from?

The handpan may look like a Stone Age relic, but it was actually invented about a decade ago by Swiss artists Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer. The two were steelpan makers, and they came up with a new instrument, which they christened the “Hang” meaning “hand” in Bernese German.