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PlayPan: Comprehensive Handpan Learning Program

 

PlayPan is a complete educational program designed to help students achieve professional-level handpan skills through an academic and structured approach between the instructor and the learner. This program provides the ideal environment for playing the handpan anywhere, anytime, making it perfect for all handpan enthusiasts and musicians.

 

In this course, you will learn Handpan playing step-by-step, including note reading, handpan techniques, and music theory, enabling you to develop a broad musical perspective and play with confidence. The program includes numerous rhythmic and melodic patterns, thoughtfully categorized so that with daily intelligent practice, you can track your progress and deepen your understanding of handpan performance.

 

Bilateral Brain Training is at the core of PlayPan. Through practicing exercises and études, you will enhance coordination between both hands and your neural-muscle connection, unlocking unlimited creativity in your handpan performance.

 

A unique feature called “Play With Me” is included, offering structured rhythmic patterns and song forms. For optimal results, it’s important to practice these sections diligently, allowing your hands and musical perception to grow for performing pieces more fluently.

 

All lessons are designed with flexibility in mind. You can slow down videos via the course player to grasp details of exercises, techniques, and musical forms, ensuring you learn efficiently at your own pace.

 

PlayPan emphasizes mindful practice and musical awareness. Handpan playing is more than mastering notes—it’s a journey into the present moment. By following this program, you will enjoy a structured path that makes learning handpan enjoyable, effective, and creatively fulfilling.

 

Additionally, background tracks and practice music are provided for all exercises and études. These tracks enhance your learning experience by making daily practice engaging and enjoyable, allowing you to experience the sensation of playing within a group setting. Instead of using a metronome, you can use these tracks to maintain rhythm naturally while enjoying your practice.

 

Through PlayPan, you can easily learn handpan through repeated practice and instructional videos, and for additional guidance, our online support packages offer direct assistance from instructors.

 

With consistent practice, patience, and belief in your path, this handpan learning program will help you achieve mastery, creativity, and joy in your musical journey.

 

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Common Sessions
Course Introduction 1. Course Introduction Erfan Ghavighalb, Amirali Rahmani, Iman Shabkhiz, Arash Taremi · 00:08:14 Now playing Free Completed Correct Playing Posture for Handpan 2. Correct Playing Posture for Handpan Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:03:25 Free Completed How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly? 3. How to Play Handpan Notes Correctly? Erfan Ghavighalb, Amirali Rahmani, Iman Shabkhiz · 00:05:10 Plan required Completed Handpan Symbols 4. Handpan Symbols Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:02:18 Plan required Completed Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing 5. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing Zack · 00:04:39 Free Completed Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing 6. Breathing and Mindfulness – Session 2: Oceanic Breathing Zack · 00:02:58 Plan required Completed Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1 7. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 1 Zack · 00:07:21 Plan required Completed Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 2 8. Warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 2 Zack · 00:08:51 Plan required Completed warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3 9. warm-Up and Corrective Exercises – Session 3 Zack · 00:09:22 Plan required Completed Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing 10. Handpan Warm-Up & Breathing Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:02:26 Free Completed
Level 3 Sessions
Lesson 57: Performing Piece No. 8 11. Lesson 57: Performing Piece No. 8 Iman Shabkhiz · 00:04:20 Plan required Completed Lesson 58, performing piece No. 9: practicing the rhythmic pattern and playing the melody line over the pattern. 12. Lesson 58, performing piece No. 9: practicing the rhythmic pattern and playing the melody line over the pattern. Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:03:07 Plan required Completed Lesson 59 and Performance of Piece No. 10 – Playing and Introduction to Arpeggios on the Handpan. 13. Lesson 59 and Performance of Piece No. 10 – Playing and Introduction to Arpeggios on the Handpan. Amirali Rahmani, Arash Taremi · 00:02:38 Plan required Completed Lesson 60: Performing Piece 11 – Combining Eight-Note Rhythmic Patterns with Melody 14. Lesson 60: Performing Piece 11 – Combining Eight-Note Rhythmic Patterns with Melody Amirali Rahmani · 00:02:16 Plan required Completed Lesson 61: Practicing a Section of the Rotation Melody on Handpan 15. Lesson 61: Practicing a Section of the Rotation Melody on Handpan Erfan Ghavighalb, Iman Shabkhiz, Arash Taremi · 00:03:36 Free Completed Lessons 62 to 65: Practicing Piece 12 – First Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation 16. Lessons 62 to 65: Practicing Piece 12 – First Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:04:07 Plan required Completed Lessons 66 & 67: Practicing Piece 13 – Second Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation 17. Lessons 66 & 67: Practicing Piece 13 – Second Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation Erfan Ghavighalb, Arash Taremi · 00:02:44 Plan required Completed Lessons 68 & 69: Practicing the third rhythmic pattern of Rotation, performing Piece 14 18. Lessons 68 & 69: Practicing the third rhythmic pattern of Rotation, performing Piece 14 Arash Taremi · 00:02:56 Plan required Completed Lessons 70 & 71: Performing Piece 15 – The Fourth Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation 19. Lessons 70 & 71: Performing Piece 15 – The Fourth Rhythmic Pattern of Rotation Erfan Ghavighalb, Amirali Rahmani, Arash Taremi · 00:03:11 Plan required Completed Lesson 72: Performing Piece 16 – Playing and Constructing Melodic Structures Using Chords 20. Lesson 72: Performing Piece 16 – Playing and Constructing Melodic Structures Using Chords Iman Shabkhiz · 00:08:08 Plan required Completed Lesson 73 & 74: Preparatory Exercises for Performing Passages 21. Lesson 73 & 74: Preparatory Exercises for Performing Passages Erfan Ghavighalb · 00:01:21 Plan required Completed Lesson 75: Learning and Performing Triplet Notes, Whole Notes, and Half Notes 22. Lesson 75: Learning and Performing Triplet Notes, Whole Notes, and Half Notes Erfan Ghavighalb, Arash Taremi · 00:03:11 Plan required Completed Lessons 76, 77, 78: Practicing Single Strokes and Accents on the Handpan 23. Lessons 76, 77, 78: Practicing Single Strokes and Accents on the Handpan Erfan Ghavighalb, Iman Shabkhiz · 00:03:10 Plan required Completed Lessons 79 to 84: Practicing Double Strokes and Paradiddle Strokes on the Handpan 24. Lessons 79 to 84: Practicing Double Strokes and Paradiddle Strokes on the Handpan Erfan Ghavighalb, Iman Shabkhiz · 00:03:53 Plan required Completed Lessons 85 to 93: Exploring Time Signatures and Ghost Note Execution on the Handpan 25. Lessons 85 to 93: Exploring Time Signatures and Ghost Note Execution on the Handpan iman Shabkhiz, Arash Taremi · 00:06:54 Plan required Completed Lesson 94 – Learning and Performing Piece No 17 in 6/8 Time Signature on the Handpan 26. Lesson 94 – Learning and Performing Piece No 17 in 6/8 Time Signature on the Handpan iman Shabkhiz · 00:05:29 Plan required Completed