Handpan Scales Studio

Discover the meditative art of handpan playing with interactive lessons, practice modes, and musical exploration

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Resonance: Medium

D Minor

Perfect for beginners - warm and meditative

D3A3Bb3C4+5

Celtic Minor

Mystical and flowing - great for storytelling

D3A3C4D4+5

Hijaz

Exotic Middle Eastern flavor - adventurous

D3A3Bb3C#4+5

Major

Bright and uplifting - joyful melodies

C3G3A3B3+5

Pentatonic

Simple and beautiful - easy to improvise

D3A3C4D4+5

Kurd / Annaziska

Most popular scale - emotional and versatile

D3A3Bb3C4+5

Integral

Balanced and harmonious - great for meditation

D3A3B3C4+5

Sabye

Dreamy and ethereal - perfect for ambient music

E3A3B3C4+5

Equinox

Bright and mysterious - unique harmonic structure

D3G3A3B3+5

Amara

Joyful and uplifting - great for happy melodies

C3F3G3C4+5

Pygmy

African-inspired - rhythmic and earthy

F3G3Bb3C4+5

Akebono

Japanese scale - peaceful and contemplative

A3B3C4E4+5

Golden Gate

Warm and inviting - perfect for storytelling

F3A3Bb3C4+5

Mystic

Mysterious and haunting - for deep exploration

E3A3B3C4+5

Raga Desh

Indian classical - rich and complex harmonies

D3F3G3A3+5

Lesson 1: Center Note Foundation

Start by playing the center note - this is your home base. All melodies return here.

Click the center note and feel its grounding energy

D Minor Scale
Follow the guided lessons above and click highlighted notes to learn step by step

Follow the guided lessons above and click highlighted notes to learn step by step

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