Lesson description and learning notes
One of the most important aspects of effective handpan practice is warming up before starting your sessions. Proper warm-up exercises prepare your hands, wrists, and fingers, reducing the risk of strain and allowing you to play more comfortably and efficiently.
In this session, we focus not only on physical warm-up techniques but also on conscious breathing exercises, which serve as a vital bridge between handpan playing and mindfulness. By practicing intentional breathing, you can cultivate presence, focus, and emotional connection during every note you play
Combining warm-up routines with mindful breathing enhances hand coordination, finger agility, and overall musical flow, making your practice sessions more enjoyable and productive. These exercises also help you stay physically relaxed, mentally focused, and emotionally connected to your music, ensuring that every handpan session is both expressive and meditative
Integrating warm-up and breathing exercises into your daily routine builds a strong foundation for advanced handpan techniques, supports long-term hand health, and allows you to fully experience the joy of playing in the moment
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
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
Now playing
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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