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– A good quality handpan is neither mass-produced nor quick to produce. Mostly made to order, a handpan is crafted by highly skilled creators to your own specification. With very few skilled manufacturers in the world, demand is high and supply low. That is why handpans cost so much.
- How much does a Hang drum cost?
- Is the Hang drum hard to play?
- Where does the Hang drum originate from?
- What's the difference between a tongue drum and a Hang drum?
How much does a Hang drum cost?
How Much Do Handpans Cost? Quality handpans and Hang® (i.e. nitrided with stable architecture) cost between $2,000 to $10,000. A good one bought direct from a maker will cost $2,000 to $3,500. Although rare, used top-shelf handpans have sold for as much as $10,000.
Is the Hang drum hard to play?
Playing a tune on a handpan is easy because of the scale and notation of the instrument. ... The harder part might be mastering a rhythm, although even that does not matter as much as with other instruments. This article is an overview of learning to play.
Where does the Hang drum originate from?
The Hang is a recent musical instrument created by Felix Rohner and Sabrina Schäre in Switzerland in 2000. Its origin lies in the 1970s the classic Trinidad steel drum, which sparked a new craze throughout Europe and caught the attention of Rohner who has been playing the steelpan for the last 20 years.
What's the difference between a tongue drum and a Hang drum?
Steel Tongue Drums are usually smaller, but heavier than hand pans. They are made of thicker steel and resonate much longer than a Handpan. They have a meditative sound, but are less suitable for fast, percussive playing.
