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Lesson description and learning notes
First, we practice a four-beat rhythmic pattern using sixteenth notes and the handpan slap technique
Pay close attention to proper rhythm counting, accurate execution of slaps, and correct timing for quarter notes and sixteenth notes within the melodic structure of each beat. Begin practicing at a slower tempo to master note reading, hand placement, and the differences in attack intensity between the ding, side ding, and slap strokes, then gradually increase the speed as you gain control
Maintaining a consistent rhythm without slowing down or speeding up is essential. Background tracks included in this lesson are highly effective for helping you internalize timing, improve coordination, and stay aligned with the four-beat structure. This practice strengthens your handpan technique, dynamic control, and rhythmic accuracy, ensuring a solid foundation for advanced handpan performance
1. Course Introduction
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2. Correct Playing Posture for Handpan
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3. How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly?
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4. Handpan Symbols
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5. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing
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6. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing
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7. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1
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8. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing
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9. warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3
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10. Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing
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11. Lesson 17: What is a Slap?
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12. Lessons 18, 19, 20 & 21: Rhythmic Pattern Practice
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13. Learning and Playing the Sixteenth Note
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14. Lesson 22: Four-Beat Rhythmic Pattern Using Sixteenth Notes
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15. Lesson 23: Learning and Practicing Sixteenth-Note Rests
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16. Lesson 24: Learning and Playing Double Notes
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17. Lesson 25 & 26: Learning and Performing Dotted Notes on the Handpan
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18. Lesson 27: Performing Dotted Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes on the Handpan
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19. Lesson 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33: Four-Beat Rhythmic Patterns Practice on the Handpan
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20. Lesson 34: Performing Piece 3 – Reversals and Handpan Playing
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21. Lesson 35: Performing Piece 4 – Combining 4-Beat Rhythmic Patterns
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22. Lesson 36: Learning and Performing Combined Eighth and Sixteenth Note Patterns
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23. Lesson 37: Learning and Practicing Piece 5
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24. Lesson 38: What Are Chords in the Handpan? & peace No 6
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25. Lesson 39 to 51: Practicing and Performing in 8/8 Time Signature
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26. Lessons 52 to 56: Performing Piece 7 in 8/8 Time Signature
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