Lesson description and learning notes
Creating beauty on the handpan requires more than just musical knowledge and technical skill; it also demands focus, presence, and mindfulness. Breath serves as the vital bridge between mind and body, helping us cultivate awareness and maintain a deep connection to the present moment
In this session, we explore conscious and deep breathing techniques to enhance both our musical expression and mindful awareness. By learning to breathe intentionally, we can improve our concentration, reduce tension, and deepen our emotional connection to the music we create on the handpan
Specifically, we will practice diaphragmatic breathing, engaging our sense of touch to feel each breath fully. This method not only enhances mindfulness but also allows handpan players to use breath as a tool for expressive playing, aligning rhythm, dynamics, and emotion in real-time
Through guided exercises, you will experience how diaphragmatic breathing supports both meditation and musical performance, making your handpan practice more centered, fluid, and emotionally rich. Integrating breath awareness into your daily routine strengthens mind-body coordination, focus, and creative flow, essential for advanced handpan techniques and immersive musical experiences
1. Course Introduction
Free
Completed
2. Correct Playing Posture for Handpan
Free
Completed
3. How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly?
Free
Completed
4. History of Music and Note Names
Free
Completed
5. Types of Notes and Musical Clefs
Free
Completed
6. How to Memorize Music Note Names?
Free
Completed
7. Time Signatures, Symbols, and Notations
Free
Completed
8. Reading Musical Rhythm
Free
Completed
9. What Are the Note Names on a Handpan?
Free
Completed
10. Reading Rhythms for Different Music Notes
Plan required
Completed
11. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Now playing
Free
Completed
12. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing
Free
Completed
13. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1
Free
Completed
14. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 2
Plan required
Completed
15. warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3
Free
Completed
16. Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing
Free
Completed
17. Handpan Symbols
Free
Completed
18. Playing and Reading the 1/4 Time Signature
Free
Completed
19. Playing and Reading the 2/4 Time Signature
Free
Completed
20. playing and Reading the 3/4 Time Signature
Plan required
Completed
21. playing and Reading the 4/4 Time Signature
Plan required
Completed
22. Lessons 5 & 6: Playing and Focusing on Sound Dynamics
Free
Completed
23. Lesson 7: Playing and Reading Note Names in Rhythm Reading
Free
Completed
24. Lesson 8 – Playing and Learning the Eighth Note
Plan required
Completed
25. Lesson 9 & 10: Alternating Hand Technique
Plan required
Completed
26. Lesson 11: Proper Handpan Striking and Finger Placement
Free
Completed
27. Lesson 12: Proper Handpan Striking and Finger Placement
Plan required
Completed
28. Lesson 13: Back-and-Forth Practice on Handpan Notes
Plan required
Completed
29. Lesson 14: Back-and-Forth Practice on Handpan Notes
Free
Completed
30. Lesson 15: Performance of the First Piece with Backing Track
Plan required
Completed
31. Lesson 16: Performance of Piece 2 with Backing Track
Plan required
Completed
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