Lesson description and learning notes
Every musical instrument that is played according to international standard techniques uses its own set of symbols and notations, and the handpan is no exception. Understanding these symbols is essential for both learning and performing the instrument correctly.
Executing handpan symbols accurately is one of the most important aspects of handpan practice. These visual guides indicate how to strike the notes, the timing, dynamics, and other expressive techniques, allowing you to play with precision, consistency, and musicality. By following the symbols correctly, you develop a deeper connection between your hands, your mind, and the music, ensuring that each note resonates clearly and beautifully.
Incorporating the study of handpan symbols into your practice helps you enhance timing, rhythm, and overall musical expression, making your playing more fluid and expressive. Proper attention to symbols also supports technical accuracy, hand coordination, and long-term skill development, which are crucial for both beginners and advanced players
With consistent practice, executing handpan symbols accurately allows you to master complex pieces, improvise effectively, and experience the full expressive potential of the instrument, transforming every session into a rich, mindful, and musically rewarding experience
1. Course Introduction
Free
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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
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6. How to Memorize Music Note Names?
Free
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7. Time Signatures, Symbols, and Notations
Free
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8. Reading Musical Rhythm
Free
Completed
9. What Are the Note Names on a Handpan?
Free
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10. Reading Rhythms for Different Music Notes
Plan required
Completed
11. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Free
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12. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing
Free
Completed
13. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1
Free
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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
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17. Handpan Symbols
Now playing
Free
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18. Playing and Reading the 1/4 Time Signature
Free
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19. Playing and Reading the 2/4 Time Signature
Free
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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
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23. Lesson 7: Playing and Reading Note Names in Rhythm Reading
Free
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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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